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Alexandria University Council Highlights the Role of the International Relations Office in Enhancing Global Cooperation, Commends University Hospitals, and Continues Advancing Digital Transformation
The Alexandria University Council, chaired by President Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, extended its congratulations during its session held today, Tuesday, 25 November 2025, to Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, on the occasion of the President’s decision appointing him as Supervisor of the University’s International Relations Office. The Council wished him every success in his new responsibilities.
The University President emphasized the pivotal role played by the International Relations Office in supporting the University’s internationalization strategy and enhancing its global academic standing. He also stressed the importance of coordinating efforts with the representatives of international relations offices and working groups across faculties and institutes, and holding regular meetings to discuss matters related to the Office’s activities.
The President further directed faculty deans to maximize the benefits of agreements signed with prestigious international universities, particularly in establishing joint and dual academic programs, developing and upgrading research laboratory equipment at the undergraduate level to keep pace with modern scientific advancements, and expanding faculty exchange and collaborative scientific research. These efforts, he noted, would contribute to driving innovation across the University and strengthening the capabilities of the Alexandria University Technology Park to translate research outcomes into practical, innovative applications.
The Council reviewed progress made in implementing the assessment system and the electronic textbook initiative, affirming the University's ongoing commitment to developing its educational system to enhance academic efficiency and improve learning outcomes. The Council also emphasized expanding the use of electronic textbooks to provide students with more flexible and comprehensive access to academic content, as well as supporting digital transformation efforts across faculties. The Council further discussed the reinstatement of digital learning platforms as a core component in promoting interactive education and providing an integrated learning environment that enables students to access lectures, learning materials, and online assessments—thereby reinforcing the role of technology in enhancing academic performance and the quality of education and assessment at the University.
The Council confirmed the continuation of the “Towards a Safe Environment” initiative launched by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, aimed at promoting environmental safety and protecting humans and animals on campus and in surrounding areas. The University President praised the participation of the Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and their experts, as well as the support of civil society organizations and animal welfare groups. He added that these efforts contribute to reducing disease spread and ensuring safe environmental management across the University. The Council was also briefed on the pilot use of ultrasonic devices at the Faculty of Agriculture to deter stray animals, and it was decided that these devices would be deployed across all University facilities after proving effective.
The University Council extended its appreciation to the University Hospitals Sector, led by Prof. Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, for the efforts made to enhance the hospitals’ readiness and development. The President affirmed the University's commitment to upgrading the medical system and improving infrastructure and equipment in all University hospitals, ensuring the highest quality standards and supporting the implementation of the Universal Health Insurance system in collaboration with the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation. These efforts strengthen the University’s role as a key partner in advancing this major national project.
The University President emphasized the need for faculties to refer books proposed for deaccessioning to the relevant academic departments for thorough review, ensuring the preservation of valuable scientific texts and seminal academic references.
The Council approved several cooperation agreements, including: The partnership agreement between Alexandria University and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) – Canada on integrating artificial intelligence into higher education in the Middle East region., A cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels) and Istanbul University – Turkey., A cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the Missouri University of Science and Technology – USA.,The framework agreement (Annex 3) for a dual master’s degree between the Faculty of Pharmacy at Alexandria University and its counterpart at Université de Caen – France.
The Council also approved accepting a donation of 3.5 million Egyptian pounds from Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) in support of the pediatric oncology unit at Borg El Arab University Hospital.
Additionally, the Council approved the promotion of 18 faculty members (8 to Professor and 10 to Associate Professor), the appointment of 20 lecturers, the awarding of 90 PhD degrees, and 190 Master’s degrees across various scientific disciplines.
President of Alexandria University Receives Delegation from “Rosatom” to Discuss Prospects for Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Innovation
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today a delegation from the Russian company Rosatom, headed by Ms. Elena Alexandrova, an official from the events sector at Atom Energy of the Future. The visit aimed to explore avenues for strengthening scientific and research cooperation between Alexandria University, the Russian company, and academic institutions in Russia. The meeting was attended by Dr. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa emphasized the strong and longstanding relations between Egypt and Russia, which have been crowned by cooperation in establishing the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. He expressed Alexandria University’s aspiration to expand its collaboration with Rosatom and Russian academic institutions, particularly in the fields of nuclear engineering and clean energy. He also highlighted the university’s interest in exploring the establishment of joint academic degrees, faculty and student exchange programs, and joint research projects, in support of the university’s strategy to internationalize education, embrace the knowledge economy, and enhance the competitiveness of its academic and research programs. The President noted that the university, through its dual and joint academic degree programs with international universities, its overseas branches, and through the Alexandria University Technology Park, works to translate research outputs into applications that serve industry and the labor market.
For her part, Ms. Elena Alexandrova praised the distinguished academic and research level of Alexandria University’s students and graduates, reaffirming Rosatom’s interest in expanding cooperation with the university across various scientific disciplines, especially in engineering and quantum physics. She noted that Alexandria University is considered one of the leading universities in the Middle East and Africa.
The Russian delegation also participated in a seminar organized by the Faculty of Engineering in cooperation with Rosatom, titled “The Role of Engineering in the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.” Held as part of the 2025 Science and Innovation Celebration, the seminar addressed the role of artificial intelligence engineering in advancing the nuclear industry, the integrative relationship between different engineering disciplines and the nuclear sector, and presented insights into the future of nuclear energy worldwide, with a focus on the promising career paths available in this field.
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council Adopts a Package of Decisions to Enhance Safety, Community Awareness, and Support Development Initiatives
The Community Service and Environmental Development Council at Alexandria University held its meeting on yesterday Wednesday, November 19, 2025, chaired by Dr. Afaf El-Oufi, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, where a number of topics aimed at developing the environmental and societal system within the university were discussed.
The council reviewed a proposal to form a Central Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, chaired by Dr. Fahmy Charles, Emeritus Professor at the High Institute of Public Health. The committee will be responsible for establishing and implementing safety and prevention policies and procedures, assessing risks, developing safety programs, conducting periodic inspections of equipment and devices, in addition to awareness and training tasks, and setting crisis-management plans across university facilities, with the participation of faculty members, staff, and students.
The council also approved the formation of a specialized committee for disposing of obsolete stock in faculties, through an organized mechanism for write-off operations that includes technical and financial evaluation of items according to the relevant regulations, while studying the possibility of recycling some materials to support environmental sustainability efforts.
Dr. El-Oufi called for launching an initiative targeting housewives by organizing training courses at the Community Service Center to reduce the technological gap between generations and enable mothers to keep pace with modern digital developments.
The council was also briefed on the efforts of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in the “Towards a Safe Environment” initiative, which aims to protect humans and animals and promote environmental balance on campus. Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghraby, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, presented what has been achieved so far, including vaccination and sterilization campaigns for animals, as well as joint awareness programs and seminars between the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture on safe animal handling practices.
Dr. El-Oufi highlighted the continued cooperation between the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector and the Education and Student Affairs Sector in implementing the presidential initiative “Tamkeen,” which supports students with disabilities at the university by integrating them into the university community, providing them with appropriate facilities, promoting equal opportunities, and engaging them in various student activities.
The council approved the appointment of Dr. Salah Suleiman, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Coordinator of the Community Issues course, as an external member of the Community Service and Environmental Development Council for two years.
It also approved the proposed regulations governing the organization of non-profit charity exhibitions within faculties to ensure the greatest benefit for students.
The council reviewed the report submitted by Dr. Manal Fouda, Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit, regarding the activities carried out by the unit, including events, workshops, seminars, awareness films, and its participation in community convoys to provide psychological and legal support and awareness to students and local residents.
The council also discussed reports of activities and events carried out by the university’s faculties and institutes during September and October 2025, which included workshops, training courses, educational seminars, literacy classes, employment fairs, and medical convoys.
Launching the “Towards a Safe Environment” Initiative at Alexandria University to Protect Humans and Animals and Promote Environmental Balance
Under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, headed by Dr. Afaf El-Oufi, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, launched the “Towards a Safe Environment” initiative. The initiative aims to enhance environmental safety and protect the health of humans and animals within the university campus and its surrounding community.
The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Heba Sabri Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at El-Shatby, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghrabi, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, in addition to representatives of civil society and student unions from the Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Afaf El-Oufi emphasized that the university attaches great importance to its role in addressing environmental and community issues, noting that the initiative includes a series of activities such as cooperation with civil society organizations, organizing vaccination and sterilization campaigns for animals, as well as awareness programs and seminars on safe and responsible animal handling.
In her speech, Dr. Heba Sabri Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, stated that the initiative aims to instill a culture of environmental balance among students and the community, and to contribute to creating a healthy environment that protects both humans and animals.
Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghrabi, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, confirmed that vaccinating and sterilizing animals represents a crucial step in reducing the spread of zoonotic diseases, noting that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine supports the initiative with its scientific and medical expertise in support of these national efforts.
It is worth mentioning that the first phase of the initiative was launched at the Faculty of Agriculture in El-Shatby, in cooperation with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Directorate of Alexandria, under the supervision of Dr. Randa Darwish, and with the participation of animal welfare commissioners Mohamed El-Gazzar and Mohamed El-Nozahi, along with a group of professors from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and veterinarians from the directorate. The campaign included vaccinating and sterilizing free-roaming dogs and injecting females to prevent reproduction, which is a necessary measure that contributes to reducing disease transmission and achieving balanced population management on campus and in surrounding areas.
The Postgraduate Studies and Research Council Reviews Alexandria University’s Research Performance in Leading International Scientific Journals for 2025
The Postgraduate Studies and Research Council at Alexandria University held its meeting on the morning of Tuesday, 18 November 2025, chaired by Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research. The council reviewed the university’s research performance indicators for the year 2025, which demonstrated significant progress in the volume and impact of scientific publishing by faculty members and researchers. A total of 3,370 research articles were published in indexed international scientific journals, 16.4% of which ranked among the top 10% most cited papers worldwide, while 2.2% ranked within the top 1% globally in citation rates. Dr. Saeed also affirmed that the university’s Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) recorded levels several times higher than the global average, reflecting the high quality of the university’s research output.
The council discussed AI-enhanced research services provided through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, including Scopus AI, integrated within the Scopus database by Elsevier. The tool enables researchers to gain a rapid understanding of the research landscape by using natural language queries instead of traditional keywords, in addition to identifying research gaps, emerging topics, and new methodological patterns. The council also reviewed the ScienceDirect AI tool, embedded in the ScienceDirect platform, which specializes in analyzing full-text scientific publications, helping researchers achieve deeper insights into scientific studies and efficiently compare research findings through intelligent content analysis.
The council approved an update to the JCR global journal list under the Web of Science classification, which includes 14,740 journals across 254 disciplines. The updated list will be applied starting January 2026, in support of researchers and to encourage high-quality publication in top-tier international journals.
Additionally, the council ratified several international cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding, including the renewal of the joint master’s program in Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalization between Alexandria University, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (Germany), and Cairo University; an academic and research collaboration agreement with Istanbul University in Turkey; an MoU between the Faculty of Science and the Federal University of Brazil for cooperation in science, arts, and culture; an agreement to provide specialized Chinese language instructors for the Faculty of Arts in cooperation with the Chinese Center for Education and Cooperation; a memorandum of understanding with the BRICS Academy for Skills Development and Technological Innovation in China to collaborate in research, training, and technology exchange; and a partnership agreement with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in Canada to support the integration of artificial intelligence technologies in higher education across the Middle East.
The meeting also addressed policies and regulations governing the suspension of enrollment for Egyptian and international postgraduate students, with the aim of developing registration procedures and facilitating study and research processes.
