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Alexandria University Council Forms Financial Aid Committee Supporting Outstanding Students at International Programs
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, at the outset of the University Council meeting, conveyed his greetings on the occasion of the approaching Eid al-Adha, and the anniversary of the June 30 revolution, which represented a fundamental shift and a milestone in the history of the homeland to restore its identity and freedom, during which the will of the Egyptians wrote an immortal epic to preserve Egypt’s identity, writing in history the glorious birth of a new path of national action, to launch the process of development and construction in all fields for the establishment of the new republic.
• The Council also congratulated the newly elected board members of the Faculty Members Club, after the elections that took place last Friday at the club's headquarters. Dr. Konsowa stressed that all forms of support will be provided to the new board, to help it achieve its important societal role, noting that there are ongoing development processes in the club to be a suitable forum for faculty members and their families.
• Within the framework of the social responsibility of Alexandria University, the Council approved the formation of a committee to study the establishment of the Scholarships Office of Alexandria University in cooperation with civil society institutions and businessmen, to provide scholarships for financially struggling outstanding students, to study with double degrees and joint degrees at the bachelor's and postgraduate levels. Dr. Konsowa stressed that the university confirms that the lack of financial ability of the outstanding and creative students will not be an obstacle to achieving their academic ambitions.
• The Council approved the adoption of the Pharmaceutical Economics program, which is a credit hours system professional master's degree at the Faculty of Pharmacy, between the departments of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice.
• The Council approved the second phase of the Alexandria University Research Support Initiative (Alex-RSI) and increased its budget from 200,000 to 300,000 EGP per project, with the aim of highlighting outstanding research results and supporting international scientific publishing, by rewarding researchers who publish in high-ranked international journals.
• The Council approved the partnership agreement between Alexandria University and the Francophone University Agency - Montreal Quebec - Canada, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and South Ural University in Russia in the field of functional food and nutrition, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Physical Education for Women) and Terry Fox College of Sport Science & Business in Canada, the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and St. Petersberg Electrotechnical University in Russia, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The council also approved the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and the Ashrakat Charitable Foundation, the cooperation protocol between Alexandria University (Faculty of Science) and the Egyptian company for the production of ethylene and its derivatives "ETHYDCO", memorandums of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Pharmacy), the Ministry of Health, Alexandria Pharmaceutical Company, 57357 Hospital and MedZine Pharmaceutical Company, the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Institute of Graduate Studies and Research) and the Basel Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer to Arab Countries, and the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Agriculture) and Al-Fateh Dairy Products Factory.
• The council approved the promotion of 29 faculty members, 17 to the position of professor, 12 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 13 lecturers, and the granting of 80 doctoral degrees and 107 master's degrees in various scientific disciplines.
Dr. Konsowa Inaugurates Twentieth Annual Conference of Egyptian Scientific Society of Bronchology
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated the activities of the twentieth annual conference of the Egyptian Scientific Society of Bronchology, headed by Dr. Tarek Safwat, Professor of Pulmonology at Ain Shams University. The inauguration session was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Essam Gouda, Professor of Pulmonology at Alexandria University and Conference Chairman, Dr. Mohamed Hantira, Vice-President of the Conference, Dr. Ahmed Youssef, Head of the Chest Department, Dr. Ayman Baeis, Vice-President of the Conference, in addition to Dr. Amira Tahio, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria, as well as several professors and scientists of Pulmonology and Allergies from various Egyptian universities, and associations of Chest, Allergy, Internal Medicine, and Intensive Care.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa stressed the keenness of the Alexandria University administration to advance medical education by achieving competitive education and linking it to international educational institutions. He pointed out that Alexandria University signed the first joint scientific degree in the Middle East in the fields of medicine, surgery, and oral and dental medicine with the British University of Manchester. Konsowa announced that the soon-to-be-established “Alexandria International University” will host all the joint degrees signed by Alexandria University with international universities. He added that the university is keen to support young researchers, by providing a budget allocated for them to communicate with their colleagues in the same majors in major international universities that signed dual degrees with Alexandria University. He also pointed out that a large part of Alexandria University's mission is to extend a helping hand to treat the needy, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as the health of the low-income citizen is an important priority in building the new republic. Dr. Konsowa also thanked the role of NGOs and civil society for their great role in supporting the medical sector in university hospitals, pointing to the volume of support received by Alexandria University hospitals, which exceeded 500 million pounds. He also expressed his appreciation of the role of scientific societies within Alexandria University and their pioneering role in developing the medical sector.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen confirmed that the Pulmonology Department at the Faculty of Medicine provides a great and remarkable activity in scientific research and scientific conferences to provide distinguished health service to citizens. He highlighted the high attendance at the conference, that is a sign of its success, and confirmed that Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa attending all scientific medical conferences, represents a message of support and encouragement from the university administration for the Faculty of Medicine and its various specializations.
While Dr. Essam Gouda confirmed that this year's conference discusses rare disease cases, whose radiographs and analyses were presented via computer and display screens, as they were commented on by a group of specialized professors. Gouda added that the conference also discussed topics of pulmonary embolism, treatment of allergies and asthma, and the use of optical endoscopes in diagnosis and treatment of various lung tumours, as well as a discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism, treatment of obstructive pulmonary disease, and the use of the polysomnogram in diagnosing the disease.
Dr. Ahmed Youssef indicated that the conference also discussed the economics of treatment, how to reach diagnosis and treatment of various diseases in an economical manner and set controls and guidelines for treatment. In addition, a workshop was held to teach the basics and techniques of using bronchoscopes & thoracoscopes, under the supervision of a group of scientists and professors using the Hands-on System, that is, practical education.
Dr. Amira Tahio indicated that there is great cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the six faculties and institutes of the medical sector at Alexandria University, to provide distinguished medical services to all citizens.
Alexandria University President Congratulates Winners of Faculty Members Club Elections
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the University staff members who were elected as board members of the Faculty Members Club, during the elections that took place at the club on Friday. He wished them all success in fulfilling their important role in connecting university staff networks.
The supervising committee of the club elections announced the results Friday night, where the "Together for Development and Establishment" coalition were the winners.
Members of the winning coalition included Dr. Magda El Shazly, Emerita Professor at Faculty of Physical Education for Women, who received 212 votes, Dr. Mahmoud Moussa Abdelaal Metwally, Assistant Professor at Faculty of Business (267 votes), Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture - Saba Pasha Campus (248 votes), Dr. Magda Mohamed Madbouly, Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute for Research (240 votes), and Dr. Aliaa Mostafa El-Sayeh, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education for Women (240 votes). Other winners included Dr. Ahmed Suleiman El-Baqary, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, Shatby Campus, as he received 237 votes, and Dr. Walid Abdelazim El-Barqy, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development (232 votes).
In addition, each of Dr. Ahmed Abdallah El-Dagher, Lecturer at Faculty of Physical Education for Men, and Dr. Mahmoud Hassan El-Sehli, Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, won by acclamation
Alexandria University Community Service Council Invites Students to Participate in Volunteer Work during Summer Vacation
Alexandria University Council for Community Service and Environmental Development, chaired by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice Presdient for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Acting Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, reviewed in its meeting on the 21st of June, a number of reports and activities organised by the university's faculties and institutes.
The council emphasised the importance of the role of the vice deans of the university's faculties and institutes for community affairs and environmental development, in opening and following up the areas of community service and voluntary work that university students join during their summer vacation. These include the fields of literacy, digital awareness, teaching some handicrafts, productive activities, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, among other activities including the whole community.
The Council approved the research project submitted by Dr. Morsi El-Souda, Professor Emeritus at the Faculty of Agriculture, entitled “Production of starters for the manufacture of Ras, refrigerator, and Damietta cheese, and speeding up the settlement of Ras cheese.”
Alexandria University Students Taught Literacy for 1646 Citizens in 9 Governorates in April 2023 Session
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, praised the efforts of Alexandria University students, who eradicated illiteracy of 1646 citizens in the April 2023 session in 9 governorates: Alexandria, Beheira, Kafr El Sheikh, Gharbia, Matrouh, Aswan, Sohagm Sharkia, and Menoufia. Dr. Konsowa stressed Alexandria University’s keenness to carry out its role in community service, within the framework of the university's social and national responsibility, and in implementation of the state's plan to achieve sustainable development goals until 2030, including addressing the dangers of illiteracy.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, indicated that 8,395 classes have been opened in 9 governorates to eradicate illiteracy of citizens, explaining that this achievement is the culmination of the efforts of all project participants from the university staff, and the efforts of its students participating in eradicating illiteracy. He thanked the students of the educational sector at the university, as the main partner of its success to reach this achievement.