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Alexandria University Secures Second Place in "Best Eco-Friendly University" Competition for Established Public Universities
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced that Alexandria University won second place in the "Best Eco-Friendly University" competition among public universities established more than fifty years ago.
The announcement was made during the awards ceremony, held yesterday on the sidelines of the Supreme Council of Universities meeting at Suez Canal University, where the Minister presented commemorative shields to the winning universities in appreciation of their outstanding efforts in supporting sustainability practices within the university campus.
For his part, Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, affirmed that this achievement reflects the university's steadfast commitment to activating the principles of sustainability and establishing the concept of the Green University across its various administrations and faculties. He explained that the university's attainment of this distinguished position is the result of integrated efforts involving all sectors, faculties, institutes, faculty members, students, and staff, through the implementation of qualitative projects in the fields of energy management, resource conservation, and the development of sustainable supporting infrastructure. He also stressed that the university is proceeding with the implementation of its environmental strategy within the framework of its vision as a smart, governed, sustainable, and globally competitive university, and in line with strengthening initiatives that make it a pioneering role model, consistent with Egypt's Sustainable Development Vision 2030.
It is worth noting that the competition was based on precise evaluation criteria, including the efficiency of green infrastructure, energy management, resource consumption rationalization, waste management, in addition to student initiatives that contribute to raising the level of environmental awareness within the university community.
Alexandria University Launches the “New Beginning for Quality Assurance in Education” Initiative with the Participation of More than 200 Students
In support of the state’s efforts to enhance the quality of education and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Alaa Al-Ashmawy, President of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE), inaugurated today, Thursday, 27 November 2025, the events of the “New Beginning for Quality Assurance in Education” initiative. The initiative is held under the auspices of the Prime Minister’s Office, in cooperation with the Arab League and the African Organization for Quality, at the Grand Conference Hall of the Faculty of Medicine.
The inauguration was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Afaf Al-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Sanaa Radi, Vice President of the Authority for Higher Education Affairs; Dr. Hesham Abdel Nasser, Executive Director of the Initiative and Advisor to the President of the Authority for Political Communication; and Dr. Kamal Metwally, Director of the University’s Quality Assurance Center, in addition to several deans, faculty members, quality unit directors, and more than 200 male and female students from various university faculties.
During his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees and praised the ongoing cooperation between Alexandria University and NAQAAE, reaffirming the university’s full commitment to implementing quality standards and its strong support for the initiative. He emphasized that the active participation of students sends a clear message that they are key partners in the development process. He noted that the university adopts a comprehensive vision to achieve academic excellence, placing quality and continuous improvement at the core of its strategic plans, based on the belief that high-quality education is the foundation for building innovative leaders. He also highlighted the university’s comprehensive plan to renovate lecture halls and academic buildings, upgrade infrastructure, and develop learning spaces and laboratories according to global standards, in addition to preserving heritage through the restoration of registered historical buildings and equipping them with modern educational facilities. Furthermore, he stressed the university’s commitment to strengthening international openness through dual and joint degrees with highly ranked global universities and the establishment of both local and international branch campuses—reflecting the university’s vision to become a world-class institution capable of graduating competitive students locally, regionally, and internationally.
For his part, Dr. Alaa Al-Ashmawy praised the distinguished level of Alexandria University, affirming the Authority’s keenness to work closely with the university to implement an integrated vision for enhancing the quality of the educational process. He explained that the initiative’s program includes interactive workshops aimed at promoting a culture of quality and clarifying the concept of accreditation. He stressed that students are a central pillar in achieving comprehensive quality, adding that the ultimate goal of the initiative is to prepare students for the labor market, ensure that academic curricula align with its needs, and familiarize them with the importance of continuous learning to keep pace with technological advancements in an era shaped by artificial intelligence.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim also emphasized that students are the core of the initiative, highlighting the university’s efforts to transform academic regulations from procedural texts into tangible impact that improves the educational process, ensures transparent evaluation methods, and enhances the credibility of academic degrees. He also referred to the development of student services and the complaints system, the support of institutional sustainability, and the updating of academic programs in line with labor market requirements.
Similarly, Dr. Sanaa Radi noted that the Authority places great importance on partnerships with educational institutions to implement quality standards, expressing her aspiration to strengthen direct communication with university students as the central focus of the educational process, and outlining the Authority’s plan to engage students and introduce them to its role and the concepts of quality and accreditation.
Following the opening ceremony, the workshop and accompanying training program of the initiative began, featuring specialized sessions delivered by quality experts with the participation of Alexandria University students.
It is noteworthy that the initiative aims to enhance the role of higher education students in the quality assurance system, raise their awareness of the importance of meeting quality standards in shaping the Egyptian citizen, and prepare conscious generations equipped with strong learning skills and capable of addressing future challenges. The initiative also outlines the quality standards that contribute to preparing well-educated, balanced graduates who uphold their national identity and are capable of driving development within educational institutions. The events include field visits and workshops delivered by NAQAAE trainers for students of Egyptian universities.
Alexandria University Holds the First Meeting of the Higher Council for Students with Disabilities to Discuss Support and Empowerment Mechanisms
The first meeting of the Higher Council for Students with Disabilities was held today, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, with the attendance of Dr. Afaf Al-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mona Al-Moataz Bellah, Head of the Northern Sector of the Central “Tamkeen” Unit, along with the Deans of the Faculties of Arts, Law, and Medicine, the Executive Director of the Taha Hussein Center for Students with Disabilities, and the Director of the Measurement and Evaluation Center.
During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim affirmed the leadership of Alexandria University, under the presidency of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, in supporting and empowering students with disabilities. He highlighted the university’s active participation in the presidential initiative “Tamkeen,” which aims to integrate students with disabilities into Egyptian universities and ensure a fair and inclusive educational environment. This is achieved by enhancing their rights, providing equal opportunities in academics and student activities, and offering awareness campaigns, interactive programs, and various support services.
The Vice President praised the pivotal role of the Taha Hussein Center in providing academic, administrative, social, and psychological support to students with disabilities. He emphasized that the university’s strategy focuses on offering suitable e-learning platforms, promoting a culture of inclusion among all students, ensuring coordination between faculties and specialized centers, and strengthening healthcare and social support in collaboration with the university’s psychological support centers.
For her part, Dr. Afaf Al-Oufi stressed that empowering students with disabilities academically and socially is one of the university’s top priorities, as it strives to become a leading model in providing comprehensive and integrated services.
During the meeting, the strategic plan of the Taha Hussein Center for Students with Disabilities was approved. The plan focuses on empowering students academically through educational standards, assessment, and “Techno-Academia” by providing technology-based electronic examination platforms, promoting genuine inclusion, and enhancing cooperation between all faculties, centers, and units of the university. It also includes mechanisms for health empowerment, such as allocating weekly time slots at the university’s medical units to ensure the best healthcare services for students with disabilities.
The meeting also included a presentation by Dr. Alaa Gaame’, Executive Director of the Taha Hussein Center, titled “Achievements of the Taha Hussein Center’s Action Plan for the Academic Year 2025–2026”, along with a technical presentation by Dr. Amira Adel, Deputy Executive Director of the Engineering Center, on “The Structural Status of the Taha Hussein Center and Ongoing Maintenance and Electrical Works.” In addition, Dr. Mona Al-Moataz Bellah delivered an introductory speech on the role of the Central “Tamkeen” Unit at the Ministry of Higher Education.
Vice President of Alexandria University Receives the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo to Enhance Academic and Research Collaboration
As part of Alexandria University’s strategy to internationalize education and strengthen its partnerships with prestigious global universities, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs—on behalf of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University—received Prof. Christopher Houser, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo, to discuss prospects for academic and research cooperation between the two institutions.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Afaf El-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Director of the International Relations Office; Prof. Dr. Gehan Gouyfel, Assistant President for the Internationalization of Education and International University Branches; Prof. Dr. Sameh Shehata, Advisor at the International Relations Office; Prof. Dr. Tamer El-Sayed Ali, Head of the Department of Marine Sciences at the Faculty of Science; and Prof. Dr. Amira Zaki of the Faculty of Science.
During the meeting, Prof. Abdel Hakim welcomed the Canadian delegation, affirming Alexandria University’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships—particularly with universities that enjoy high global rankings. He emphasized the university’s interest in developing joint academic programs that enhance education quality, support student competencies, and enable them to compete effectively in local, regional, and international labor markets.
For his part, Prof. Christopher Houser praised the academic and research standing of Alexandria University, expressing the University of Waterloo’s interest in deepening collaboration in student exchange, joint program development, and the implementation of research projects that serve various scientific disciplines.
The two sides discussed opportunities for collaboration in several fields, including medicine and dentistry, artificial intelligence, marine sciences, marine environment, climate change, and aquatic biology. They also explored cooperation between business acceleration centers, particularly the Velocity Center at the University of Waterloo and the Alexandria University Technology Park, with the aim of supporting students and researchers in developing startup ideas and transforming them
into successful, scalable ventures.
The Stroke Unit at Smouha University Hospital Receives the International SILC Accreditation from the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the team of the Stroke and Neurointerventional Unit at Smouha University Hospital on receiving the international SILC accreditation issued by the American Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN). He affirmed that this medical and scientific achievement places the university hospitals among the leading global centers in the field of neurointerventional catheterization and stroke treatment. He added that the accreditation reflects the tremendous efforts exerted within the unit and its commitment to applying modern diagnostic and treatment standards.
This accreditation was awarded during the annual conference of the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology held in the United States of America, where the Stroke and Neurointerventional Unit at Smouha University Hospital was selected as one of the first units outside the United States to receive this prestigious international recognition.
For his part, Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, stated that this accomplishment is the result of collective work and continuous efforts to advance medical education within university hospitals. He noted that the accreditation reflects the exceptional capabilities of Alexandria University’s medical staff and their possession of skills comparable to leading global centers. He explained that the Stroke and Neurointerventional Unit is considered one of the centers of excellence within Alexandria University Hospitals, providing services according to the latest international protocols for the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular injuries—reinforcing the role of university hospitals in delivering high-quality healthcare to the community.
