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Alexandria University Organizes Student Excursions to Ras El Tin Naval Base and Olympic Village in New Administrative Capital
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the University's Military Education Department, in cooperation with the Popular and Military Defence Forces, organized field visits for university students, during which they learned about Ras El Tin Naval Base and the Olympic Village in the New Administrative Capital.
During the visit to Ras El Tin Naval Base, students learned about the history of the base and its strategic importance in protecting the country's coasts. Students were also briefed on the latest naval technologies and equipment used, which gave them a deeper understanding of the importance of maritime security and the role of the Navy in maintaining the country's stability.
The students also saw the modern and advanced sports facilities at the Olympic Village in the New Administrative Capital, including stadiums and gyms, and saw the enormous potential that the village provides for developing Egyptian sports and discovering young talents. They also learned about the New Administrative Capital project as one of the giant national projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development for the country.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at the University, pointed out that these visits aim to enhance national awareness among students, develop their sense of belonging to the homeland, and acquaint them with the important role played by national institutions in protecting the national security and facing various challenges. The visits also seek to encourage young people to engage in serving their homeland and contribute to building a better future for Egypt.
Alexandria University Organizes Student Visits to 56th Cairo International Book Fair
Within the framework of Alexandria University's keenness to enhance its cultural and scientific role and provide students with the opportunity to participate in various cultural and educational activities and events, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Alexandria University organized a group of free visits to the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, in which 3,500 Egyptian and non-Egyptian university students participated, throughout the book fair period, which continues until February 5th.
During these visits, students visited the pavilions of the Ministry of Defense and Interior, the Administrative Control Authority, the Public Prosecution, the Ministry of Higher Education, and many other pavilions, as well as various publishing houses, and the pavilions of participating sectors and countries, where they learned about the latest editions of books and publications, and viewed the cultural events and various artistic performances that would encourage students to read, learn, and expand their cognitive horizons in all fields, which contributes to building an aware and educated generation.
It is worth noting that the Egyptian General Book Authority is organizing the Cairo International Book Fair during the period from January 23 to February 5, 2025. It is held at Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement under the slogan "Read.. In the beginning was the word", with the participation of 1345 publishing houses from 80 countries and 6150 exhibitors of literary and intellectual publications. 80 countries representing the continents of the world are
participating in it the book fair that has a rich cultural program that includes more than 600 diverse activities and events.
Alexandria University Receives Ambassador of Romania in Cairo
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Ambassador Olivia Todrian, Ambassador of Romania in Cairo, to discuss means of cooperation in academic and research fields of common interest.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Romanian Ambassador to Alexandria University, stressing his pride in the distinguished relations between the two countries, which would provide an opportunity for further cooperation in scientific and research fields of common interest. During the meeting, he reviewed Alexandria University's vision and plan towards internationalizing education and establishing partnerships with world-class universities, expanding the establishment of international branches outside Egypt, as well as establishing partnerships for branches of foreign universities on the university's grounds in Borg El Arab, expanding the establishment of dual programs and degrees with major prestigious international universities, as well as establishing international partnerships to support the Technology Park at Alexandria University, to be a nucleus for enhancing the concept of knowledge-based industry and linking the outputs of scientific research to industry and transforming them into products of economic value.
Dr. Konsowa also pointed to the distinguished relations and cooperation protocols between Alexandria University and many world universities with a distinguished academic ranking, expressing his aspiration to develop cooperation with Romanian academic institutions in scientific and research fields of common interest through the exchange of expertise, ideas and scientific research, especially in the fields of nanotechnology, water technology and energy.
Ambassador Olivia Toderian stressed her keenness to consolidate scientific and research cooperation with Egyptian academic institutions in general and Alexandria University in particular, praising the distinguished level of Alexandria University in various academic fields, and the possibility of cooperation with Romanian universities in many academic and research fields.
The meeting included a presentation by Alexandria University to review its human and material capabilities and its strategy to raise the level of education and scientific research and its international relations, and a presentation by the Romanian side during which the material and human capabilities of Romanian academic institutions and the opportunities for cooperation available with Egyptian universities were reviewed.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President for Internationalization of Education and International University Branches, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President for University Ranking, Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Dr. Ayman Shetewi, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business, Dr. Naglaa Abuou-Agag, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Amani Suleiman, Executive Director of the International Relations Office at the Faculty of Arts.
Introductory Meeting on Requirements of Second Call for Research Projects of European Regional Cooperation Program Interreg NEXT MED
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the introductory meeting to clarify the requirements of the call for research projects of the European regional cooperation program Interreg NEXT MED, in the presence of Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Khaled El-Saadani, Expert in Development, Innovation and Scientific Research at the European Union - Interreg NEXT MED Program, Dr. Dina El-Gayar, Executive Director of the Project Management Unit at the University, in addition to Deans and Vice Deans of Graduate Studies for the Faculties of Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Institute of Medical Research, as well as a group of researchers from various faculties.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa directed the faculties’ representatives to coordinate efforts and form working groups to present applicable research projects in the call that ends on April 15, 2025 in the fields of education, health, energy efficiency, sustainable water management, training and entrepreneurship, issues of restoring cultural heritage, confronting climate change, converting waste into added value, and supporting the green economy, in cooperation with industrial partners.
Dr. Khaled El-Saadani gave a presentation on the Interreg NEXT MED program, in which he addressed the requirements for obtaining funding for applicable research projects aimed at enabling Mediterranean countries to achieve more sustainable, intelligent, competitive, cooperative, and comprehensive development with lower carbon emissions and pollution rates, by supporting youth environmental projects and green transformation projects in the sectors of education, health, waste management, confronting climate change, entrepreneurship, applied research, rationalization of energy consumption, water scarcity research, and governance, and focusing on areas of policy development, awareness-raising, training, modern technology, and innovation.
It is worth noting that the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Regional Cooperation Programme (referred to as “NEXT MED”) is the third generation of one of the largest cross-border cooperation initiatives implemented by the European Union in the Mediterranean region. It aims to contribute to smart, sustainable and equitable development all across the Mediterranean basin by supporting balanced cooperation and multi-level governance. The programme’s mission is to finance cooperation projects that address social, economic, environmental and shared governance challenges at the Mediterranean basin level.
President of Alexandria University Receives Virginia Tech University Delegation to Discuss Cooperation in Modern Technology and Innovation Programs, and Establishing an International Branch in Borg El Arab
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Cyril Clark, Executive Vice President and Academic Director of Virginia Tech University, and his accompanying delegation, to discuss means of cooperation and the implementation of joint academic and research projects, especially in the fields related to modern technology and innovation, and the establishment of an international branch of Virginia Tech University on the university grounds in Borg El Arab.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the Virginia Tech University delegation to Alexandria University, referring to the university's plan and orientations towards internationalization and international expansion and the establishment of partnerships with highly-ranked distinguished international universities to raise the competitiveness and efficiency of Alexandria University graduates, appreciating the excellence of Virginia Tech University and the joint cooperation between the two sides over the past years in engineering and technical sciences programs. Dr. Konsowa stressed that Alexandria University is witnessing a wide diversity in the establishment of joint programs and degrees and international branches outside Egypt, as well as the establishment of branches of international universities onthe university grounds in Borg El Arab, within the framework of the university's plan to internationalize education and make it an attractive platform for educational services in Africa, the Arab region and Asia, and provide educational opportunities for students in modern scientific specializations and advanced technologies. He also pointed out that the Technology Park facilities are nearing completion to be the nucleus for enhancing the concept of knowledge-based industry and linking the outputs of scientific research to industry and transforming them into products of economic value and establishing companies based on the outputs of ideas and scientific research owned by Alexandria University, achieving competitiveness in economic development, in addition to its role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship at the university, in line with the state's strategy to achieve sustainable development goals and Egypt's future vision.
For his part, Dr. Cyril Clark expressed pleasure to cooperate with Alexandria University as one of the well-established Egyptian universities, appreciating its efforts in implementing projects related to industry and finding solutions to societal issues by employing scientific research for this purpose, establishing international partnerships and expanding it's international branches, which makes it an attractive platform for higher education at the international level. He also stressed his university's keenness to build bridges of joint cooperation in the fields of scientific research, knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise, especially in topics related to climate issues and reducing carbon emissions, and he stressed the possibility of implementing mutual visits to enhance joint cooperation further.
The Alexandria University delegation gave presentations and an introduction to Alexandria University, its various institutes and educational programs, its strategic plan towards internationalization, the university's ranking in various international classifications, dual degrees and cooperation protocols signed by Alexandria University with various international universities, centres of excellence, and features of establishing the Technology Park at Alexandria University, which is scheduled to open soon with the aim of localizing and transferring technology.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Roshdi Zahran, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of El Alamein International University and former President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President of the University for Internationalization and International Branch Campuses, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for University Classification, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Ziad El-Sayyad, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering. From the American side, the meeting was attended by Dr. Guru Ghosh, Vice President of the University for International Affairs, Dr. Juan Espinoza, Student Registration Officer at the University, Dr. Khaled Hassouna, Associate President for Middle East and North Africa Projects, and Dr. Mohamed Siam, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science.
