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Education and Student Affairs Council Starts Preparing for Second-Semester Final Exams
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, announced during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting, the beginning of logistical preparations and arrangements across all university faculties to organize second-semester final exams and to follow all necessary procedures and measures to provide a safe examination environment.
In light of the university's strategy for continuous development in the assessment process for students with disabilities, with the aim of achieving fairness, transparency, and true integration of students with disabilities, the council discussed the proposal submitted by Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the University's Measurement and Evaluation Centre, regarding the assessment process for students with disabilities. This proposal should ensure comprehensive testing and efficient measurement of learning outcomes according to approved course specifications, taking into account students' diverse abilities. In the same context, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen directed the publication and distribution of a booklet issued by the Taha Hussein Centre for the Service of Students with Disabilities at Alexandria University, with the aim of introducing the concept of disability, various disabilities, and how to address them.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen praised the outstanding performance of the university's Rover students during the 44th Rover Scout Festival and the 16th Orientation Course, organized by the Rover and Public Service Department of the General Administration of Youth Welfare. He emphasized the importance of Rover activities in preparing students who are well-rounded and beneficial to themselves and their country. Rover activities also contribute to developing team spirit and volunteer work, achieving the overall goals of student activities, and preparing them for leadership that is aware of societal issues. He directed the faculty vice deans to provide all forms of support to student activities in general and Rover activities in particular.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen emphasized the importance of continuing to organize educational seminars and awareness lectures for students at the different faculties and institutes, with the aim of enhancing national and cultural awareness and supporting enlightened thought in light of the challenges facing the nation.
Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of the International Student Affairs and Welfare Department, noted that the university is organizing a Community Day for international students on April 27th in the Great Hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, followed by a Community Exhibition at the university stadium. Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen emphasized the importance of providing support for international students, as expanding the enrolment of international students supports Egypt's cultural role, enhances its soft power, and strengthens its position as a leading country in higher education in the region.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen conveyed season’s greetings to Christian Egyptians, including faculty members, support staff, workers, and students, on the occasion of Easter and the spring holidays, praying to God Almighty to bring this occasion to Egypt with goodness, prosperity, and stability.
The council congratulated Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh Shokry on the issuance of the university president's decision appointing him to act as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry for Education and Student Affairs, wishing him success.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses International Agreements and Research Topics Related to Educational Process
Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research, in its meeting this morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, headed by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, renewed its approval of the University Council's decision, issued in its session on November 29, 2022, to amend the English Language Testing System (AUEPT) test score to a minimum of 60% instead of 50% for all university faculties and institutes.
The Council approved the Faculty of Pharmacy's proposal to accredit the Professional Diploma Program (Sports Pharmacy Practice) as well as the Professional Master's Program in Radiopharmacy, a joint degree between the Faculty of Pharmacy (Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry), the Medical Research Institute (Department of Radiology), and the Atomic Energy Authority.
The Council reviewed a summary of some international agreements and research topics related to the educational process at Alexandria University. The Council approved the agreement to use Biobank Data UK in the graduation project of a group of students from the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer and Systems Engineering. It also approved the renewal of the cooperation agreement between the University of Cyprus and Alexandria University to cooperate in research and academic fields of mutual interest, the proposed academic cooperation agreement between Tohoku University in Japan and Alexandria University, the recognition agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom, the renewal of the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and the National Research Nuclear University in Russia, the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and DeGroote Business School in Ontario, Canada for the purpose of cooperation in research and academic fields of mutual interest, and the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Granada in Spain in the field office student exchange between the two universities.
The President of Alexandria University visits the Papal Headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate to extend his congratulations to our Coptic brothers on the occasion of Easter
In an atmosphere of friendship and brotherhood, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, visited the Papal Headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate in Alexandria to extend his congratulations to our Coptic brothers on the occasion of Easter and Sham El-Nessim.
The visit was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria; Major General Hazem Badr, Assistant Commander of the Northern Military Zone; a delegation from the Alexandria Endowments Directorate, Al-Azhar, the Family House, and the Ministry of Health; a number of security and executive leaders from the governorate; representatives of the Journalists Syndicate; and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The well-wishers were received by His Grace Bishop Pavly, Bishop of Montazah District; His Grace Bishop Hilarion, Bishop of the Western District; His Grace Bishop Hermina, Bishop of the Eastern District; and Father Ibrahim Emil, His Holiness the Pope's Vicar in Alexandria.
During the meeting, Dr. Qansouh expressed his pride in participating with the Copts in their celebration of the glorious Easter holiday, emphasizing that Alexandria University is keen to support the values of brotherhood and national unity. He expressed his hope that God would bring this occasion back with goodness, blessings, and prosperity to the entire Egyptian people, and that Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, would continue its path of development and construction.
For his part, Bishop Pavly appreciated the visit of Alexandria's leaders, emphasizing that this gesture reflects the depth of relations and the spirit of love that unites Egyptians. He emphasized that these occasions represent an opportunity to strengthen the principles of citizenship and cooperation to build a strong, cohesive nation.
Closing Ceremony of "Flow and Foresight" Workshop Discussing Climate Change at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the closing ceremony of the "Flow and Foresight" workshop, organized by the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University in collaboration with the University of Toulon and the Barcelona Advanced Computing Centre. The workshop that was part of the Pharos project, funded by the government of the Southern France region, aimed to discuss climate change and hydrodynamic processes to enhance resilience to marine and submersion hazards. The two-day event was held at the Faculty of Engineering, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the French Cultural Institute.
The closing ceremony was attended by Engineer Amira Salah, Deputy Governor of Alexandria, Ms. Lina Blin, Consul General of France in Alexandria, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Marwa El-Wakil, Head of the Academic Research Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Dr. Sameh Riad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Mohamed Ghattas, Chairman of the General Authority for Coastal Protection, as well as representatives from the University of Djibouti, the Environmental Affairs Agency, the National Institute for Coastal Protection, the Coastal Protection Agency, the National Institute for Oceanography, and the Alexandria Businessmen Association.
During his speech, Dr. Konsowa praised the existing academic and research cooperation between Egyptian and French universities and the joint agreements between Alexandria University and French universities in the field of education and scientific research, in light of the distinguished relations between Egypt and France. He praised the development of the level of cooperation to reach the stage of strategic partnership, and pointed out that this partnership can contribute to the exchange of experiences and enhancing the research capabilities of students and faculty members, and openness to international universities.
The university president also stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination between the various Mediterranean countries to confront the negative effects of global warming and climate change and to protect people, the environment and infrastructure on both shores of the Mediterranean. He pointed out the university’s participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 with several research programs and projects to transform industrial projects into green projects and reduce their heat emissions. The university president also pointed to the role of the Alexandria University Centre for the Greener Blue Economy, which the university established in cooperation with the General Union of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce and the Union of Mediterranean Chambers (ASCAME), which includes 31 chambers of commerce and industry from Mediterranean countries, as a model that can contribute to creating success stories in facing multiple challenges, as the Mediterranean basin is considered one of the most important centres of marine biodiversity and vital resources for economic activities. Dr. Konsowa emphasized the need for cooperation in the field of green hydrogen, which represents a key component of the world's energy future. He hoped to produce a working paper with recommendations and a roadmap for completing the research and application process to address the impact of climate change.
Engineer Amira Salah highlighted the importance of the timing of the workshop in light of accelerating climate change and increasing carbon emissions, and Alexandria's exposure to the repercussions of these changes and their impact on infrastructure. She noted the Alexandria Governorate's adoption of several initiatives in the fields of smart green projects, clean energy, sustainable transportation, and waste recycling.
Ms. Lina Blin expressed her appreciation for Alexandria University's role in serving the environment at both the local and international levels, noting the academic cooperation between Alexandria University and French universities in light of the strategic relationship between Egypt and France. She emphasized the importance of organizing more joint events to organize the ideas of scientists and researchers and formulate them into executive policies in this field.
Dr. Ziad El Sayyad, Associate Professor of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering, highlighted the need for direct academic collaboration between scientists from various disciplines to achieve a better understanding of the impacts of climate change on coastal areas. He emphasized the importance of the Pharos project, funded by the government of the Southern France region and in collaboration with Alexandria University, the University of Toulon in France, and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, to discuss various aspects of climate change and its impact on sea and ocean coasts, with a focus on the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, whether in terms of urban planning, coastal protection, or marine life. The final recommendations will be presented as contributions from the project and the Southern France region at the Seas and Oceans Summit in France in June 2025.
Dr. Marwa El Wakil emphasized the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's commitment to hosting cultural and scientific events that bring together cadres capable of providing solutions to societal problems. She praised the collaborative efforts between Alexandria University and academic institutions in Mediterranean countries in general, and France in particular, to discuss the challenges of climate change.
The session featured a presentation by Drs. Jacques Piazzola, Mehmet Ersoy, and Michel Dimou, professors at the University of Toulon, on the Pharos project, the impact of climate change, and risk management for expected scenarios in the context of population growth around the Mediterranean.
The 44th Scout Festival for Alexandria University Rovers and Scouts and the 16th Orientation Course Launch
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the 44th Scout Festival for Alexandria University Rovers and Scouts and the 16th Orientation Course this morning, Monday, April 14, 2025. The festival is organized by the General Administration for Youth Care - Rovers and Public Service Department, in the presence of deans and vice deans of faculties. The week-long event will take place at the Youth City in Abu Qir.
In his speech, Dr. Abdel Mohsen conveyed the greetings of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa and his sincere wishes for the success of this festival. He highlighted the pioneering role of Alexandria University in supporting various student activities. Dr. Abdel Mohsen also welcomed the participation of Alexandria Private University in the festival's activities, emphasizing the importance of the scouting and guiding movement in building students' personalities and reinforcing their national and humanitarian values. He explained that the university places great importance on providing a stimulating environment for students to participate in such activities, which contribute to developing their leadership and social skills and enhancing their team spirit and volunteerism. He added that the university is proud of the Scouting activity because of the noble principles it embodies, of which we are all proud. He thanked the deans and vice deans for their attendance and continuous support for various student activities, and thanked the General Administration of Youth Care and the Scouting Department for organizing this event. On the sidelines of the opening ceremony, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen and university leaders toured the scouting training course held as part of the festival, inspecting the activities and practical workshops in which students participated. They praised the level of organization and the participants' dedication to acquiring scouting knowledge and skills.
It's worth noting that these events include a wide range of scouting, guidance, cultural, and sports activities and competitions aimed at honing students' skills and promoting positive communication among them, in line with Alexandria University's vision of preparing a distinguished generation capable of serving their community.
