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Alexandria University's Community Service and Environmental Development Council Discusses Latest Preparations to Receive Evaluation Committee for Best Environmentally-Friendly University Competition
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, stressed during the Council meeting today, the university’s interest in the literacy file and providing all forms of support to students to overcome all difficulties related to this issue, explaining that communication had been made with the director of the branch of the Adult Education and Illiteracy Eradication Authority in Alexandria Governorate, and the Chairman of the Adult Education and Illiteracy Eradication Authority to discuss these procedures and reach solutions to them.
Dr. Saeed Allam announced the university’s intention to organize an integrated community medical service convoy to the village of Bahig in Borg El Arab area next August, under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, the University President. This comes within the university’s participation in the Decent Life "Hayah Karina" initiative, and with the participation of the faculties of the medical, educational, veterinary, agricultural, and sports sectors to serve the most needy areas.
Within the framework of Alexandria University’s preparation for the Best Environmentally-Friendly University competition, Dr. Fahmy Charles, Emeritus Professor at the Higher Institute of Public Health, stressed the importance of the readiness of all university faculties, institutes and facilities in accordance with quality and accreditation standards, while highlighting the identity of Alexandria University, its unique heritage, and its keenness on sustainability and modernization in all aspects, especially green and smart digital aspects, and the extension of its environmental and community activities, to support the state’s policies, initiatives and strategies, especially in preserving the Alexandrian environment, provided that field simulation visits will be conducted in the coming period.
The Council approved a cooperation agreement between Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health, and Al Falah Academy for Health Promotion in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Council also approved a joint cooperation protocol between the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University and the Egyptian Bar Association in the field of scientific and cultural cooperation, legal studies and training.
The Council reviewed the report submitted by Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, on the Engineering Forum for Business and Jobs 2024, which was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, during this month, with the participation of a large number of companies and industrial institutions in various engineering specializations, with the aim of encouraging the employment and training of faculty graduates and students.
The Council reviewed a number of activities, workshops, seminars, initiatives, courses, service convoys, employment forums, student training, and community activities in the university’s faculties that took place during the months of April and May 2024.
Announcing names of the faculties that won the Dramatic Arts Festival awards in its thirteenth session
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, witnessed, on Wednesday evening, 5/22/2024, the ceremony of announcing and distributing the awards of the Performing Arts Festival in its thirteenth session to university students for the year 2023.
Its activities were held from May 17 to 20 at the Anfoushi Culture Palace, in the presence of a number of deans and deans of colleges, Prof. Dr. Manal Fouda, Head of the Theater Department at the Faculty of Arts, Major General Mohamed Fathi Abu Al-Nasr, Secretary General of Alexandria University, a number of art icons in Alexandria society, and the artist Sama. Ibrahim Bint, Alexandria University.
The ceremony included honoring the participating faculties, which are the faculties of engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, law, education, nursing, arts, economic studies, political science, computers and data science, tourism and hotels, veterinary medicine, fine arts, and agriculture. Elements of excellence in the field were also honored. The theatrical representation reached 30 places, and the results of the individual awards were announced and the winners of the first three places, which are the Faculties of Engineering, Dentistry and Agriculture, were honored.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen congratulated the winners from the students of the various colleges, stressing the university’s keenness to enhance the role of various student activities within its various colleges and encourage students to practice them. He thanked the General Administration of Youth Welfare and the University Students Union for their tangible efforts in promoting student activities, and the Theater Department. at the College of Arts for his role in encouraging and evaluating student initiatives during the past period. Dr. noted. Abdel Mohsen said that during the year 2023, Alexandria University obtained first place among Egyptian universities in terms of the number of student activities, which reflects the university’s role in paying attention to the talents and skills of its students and allowing the practice of student activities of all kinds, which led to enriching the comprehensive educational experience for its students.
Prof. Dr. Manal Fouda emphasized in her speech that cultural awareness and investment in people are among the most important requirements for achieving development, and from this standpoint, we are all proud of the role that the university plays in encouraging the practice of student activities at the university and discovering talents, to build an active generation in society.
Omar Afifi, President of the Alexandria University Student Union, confirmed during his speech that the university theater had been restored to its normal location during the past two years. He stressed that the large festival currently underway is a testimony to this achievement, noting that this festival constitutes a milestone in the university’s efforts to revitalize its cultural and artistic scene, and is expected to be an unforgettable event for students.
Afifi pointed out that the activities provided by the university are not only aimed at achieving advanced positions, but also at enhancing student activities in line with the university’s vision. He expressed his hope that all faculties of Alexandria University would participate in the festival next year. He also thanked Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansra, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen for their continued financial and moral support for the Student Union.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses Recommendations of First International Conference on Advances in Science for Sustainable Development (ICASSD 2024)
Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research held its meeting, Wednesday, 22 May 2024, headed by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research.
During the meeting, the Council reviewed the recommendations of the First International Conference on Advances in Science for Sustainable Development (ICASSD 2024), where Dr. Saeed confirmed that the conference came out with a set of important recommendations that are consistent with the vision of Alexandria University in the graduate studies sector, through the use of applied scientific research to serve the sustainable development goals of the Egyptian state 2030, and the necessity of having a unified platform for research and capabilities of centers, institutes and research bodies, available to all researchers and research bodies, in addition to the optimal use of science, technology and innovation to reach tangible scientific and applied results that serve the reality of Egyptian society, to solve the problems and challenges facing economic growth.
The Council also discussed the topics of supervision of academic theses and validity reports, topics of the teaching assistants’ and assistant lecturers’ committee.
The Council also approved a memorandum of understanding between the Polytechnic University of Bari in Italy to establish a partnership with some universities in the Mediterranean basin countries in the fields of engineering, land, construction, and other disciplines.
Alexandria National University Organizes First Marathon for Its Students
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Kheshen, Academic Supervisor of Alexandria National University, and under the supervision of Professor Dr. Tamer Helmy, Advisor to the Student Union, the Sports Committee of the Alexandria National University Student Union organized the first sports marathon for university students, and it was held under the slogan “Run for Your Health”.” It started from the end of the Sidi Gaber Bridge westwards along the sea road to the Silsila Tower downtown, and at the end of the marathon, the winners were honoured as follows:
• Ahmed Abdellatif - Faculty of Science – First Place (Male Students)
• Iman Abdelhadi – Faculty of Dentistry - First Place (Female Students)
• Omar Abdallah -Faculty of Engineering – Second Place (Male Students)
• Shahd Magdy - Faculty of Engineering - Second Place (Female Students)
• Mohamed Ashraf - Faculty of Computers – Third Place (Male Students)
• Judy Mohamed - Faculty of Engineering – Third Place (female Students)
Prizes were also distributed to all students participating in the marathon.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives the Board of Trustees of Bibliotheca Alexandrina
His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, received today the Board of Trustees of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which includes an elite group of prominent Egyptian and international figures, including Dr. Magdi Yacoub, Dr. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, former Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mrs. Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Mr. Miguel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations at the United Nations, Dr. Mohamed bin Issa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Morocco, Sheikha Mai bint Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohamed Al Khalifa Centre in Bahrain, Ms. Amina Mohamed, former Minister of Culture of Kenya, Ms. Samia Nkrumah, Dr. Mofid Shehab, Engineer Hani Azer, and Mr. Mohamed Salmawi, President of the Egyptian Writers Union. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nevin El-Kilani, Minister of Culture, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi welcomed the members of the Board of Trustees, stressing the importance of the valuable role played by the Library of Alexandria in disseminating and deepening knowledge and science, as well as encouraging reading, research and cultural work, in a way that supports dialogue between civilizations and deepens common understanding and coexistence among peoples. He noted that realizing the importance and richness of diversity Human rights, and devoting the principles of citizenship, is the basis for protecting the societal fabric, stressing the need for the library to complete the mission that Egypt performs in building bridges between cultures, and in establishing peace and development.
Mr. President also stressed the state’s keenness for the library to provide innovative ideas and activities, work to deepen scientific and cultural interests among young people, and contribute practically to qualifying them to assume the responsibilities of the future, by simplifying science using innovative technological methods, and supporting the culture of creativity and innovation at the scientific level. technical and artistic fields, discovering talented children and youth, as well as creating knowledge and deepening the relationship between scientific research and technical development, with a focus on consolidating the Egyptian identity through various library programmes, indicating the state’s keenness to provide full support for all cultural projects aimed at innovative and effective visions to support young people and adolescents.
On their part, the members of the Board of Trustees appreciated the continuous support they receive from the state to ensure that the library fulfils its historical cultural role, praising the interest that Mr. President personally gives to the work of the library. In this context, they presented their visions regarding the various roles that the library can play, to achieve its goals as Egypt’s gateway to the world and the world’s window on Egypt, its rich culture, and its extended history.
The meeting also witnessed an open discussion about the international and regional situation, where the Board of Trustees praised the pivotal role played by Egypt to restore stability in the region, end the war in Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the residents of the Strip. For his part, Mr. President affirmed Egypt’s keenness to stop the bloodshed in the Strip, and the continued positive contribution. In advancing efforts to resolve crises in the region, stressing that consolidating a culture of peace is an essential element for a more stable and secure future for the region and the world.