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Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Doaa Eldardiri as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Doaa El Dardiri Abo Elhassan Salem on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing her as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, wishing her success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to her for her success in performing her mission.
Alexandria University Organizes Community Service Medical Convoy to Vocational and Social Rehabilitation Association in Seyouf Area
In continuation of Alexandria University's active participation in the presidential initiative (Bedaya) for human development "A New Beginning for Building the Human Being", and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, organized a community service medical convoy yesterday, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to the Vocational and Social Rehabilitation Association in Seyouf area east of Alexandria.
A group of professors and doctors from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, the Higher Institute of Public Health, the Medical Research Institute, the Faculty of Specific Education, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, the Faculty of Science, and the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit participated in organizing the convoy.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development and Rapporteur of the Convoys Committee at the University, pointed out that the organization of the convoy coincided with the celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, stressing the importance of these convoys in providing medical services to citizens in the most needy areas, and enhancing communication and coordination between the university and civil society institutions that participate in these events. It also reflects the university's keenness to achieve the goals of sustainable development, and implement the presidential "Bedaya" initiative, which places people with disabilities at the top of its priorities. He announced that during the day, a total of 527 medical cases were examined, divided into 73 dermatology cases, 32 pediatrics, 60 nose and ear cases, 35 obstetrics and gynecology, 78 orthopedic cases, 119 internal medicine, 50 ophthalmology cases, and 80 dental cases, in addition to providing free medicines and transferring cases whose condition required them to university hospitals, providing free consultations in various medical specialties, organizing health awareness seminars, various activities, and a puppet theater for children, in addition to distributing gifts to children with disabilities from the association's residents. Different categories of the association's residents and the people of the area benefited from the convoy's services.
The convoy was widely welcomed by the people who expressed their thanks to Alexandria University for this humanitarian initiative.
Alexandria University Signs Cooperation Agreement with Four Seasons Hotel Establishing Study Program with Exchange Education System
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, on behalf of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, together with Mr. Nihat Yucel, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, and Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University, signed today, Sunday, 1st of December 2024, a joint cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Tourism and Hotels), and San Stefano Tourism Investment Company, owner of Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, to establish a study program with an exchange education system (learning while working) under the name (Room Service and Food and Beverage Management).
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nashwa Fouad, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Jilan El-Demerdash, Head of the Department of Hotel Studies at the Faculty, and a group of educational institutions related to the tourism field in Alexandria, namely the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels (EGOTH), the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in King Mariout, the Ministry of Tourism in Alexandria, the Chamber of Hotel Establishments and the American Chamber of Commerce.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that signing the protocol comes in line with the strategy of Alexandria University, headed by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, which aims to link academia with industry, in addition to expanding exchange education programs, which provide students with the opportunity to learn while working at the same time. He added that Alexandria University is working to develop this strategy using the latest information and technology techniques, in order to graduate students who are able to compete in local, regional and international labour markets. He added that the agreement also aims to build bridges of partnership and achieve cooperation between Alexandria University and civil and private sector institutions in various fields, including tourism and hotels. Dr. Abdelmohsen thanked the Four Seasons management for signing this agreement, which will have a great impact on students, faculty members and the Four Seasons in developing the tourism sector in Alexandria.
Mr. Nihat Yucel expressed his pride to sign this agreement with Alexandria University, which is a leading university in the Middle East in various specializations in general and tourism and hotel specializations in particular. He stressed that Egypt is currently witnessing a major tourism boom as it is rich in history, civilization, culture and iconic monuments, which provides an opportunity for cooperation in other tourism fields. He explained that the agreement allows for the transfer of expertise to students in the tourism field and helps them acquire various skills through practical training in hotels. Mr. Yucel also stressed that Four Seasons Hotel has the necessary capabilities to support practical training for those enrolled in the (Room Service and Food and Beverage Management) program with Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria.
Dr. Abeer Attia confirmed that signing the agreement took three years of hard and diligent work to bring it to light and benefit students, noting that the agreement allows students to work and study at the same time, as the student enrolled in this program is called a "working student", stressing that the faculty is in the process of completing the executive regulations for the program and receiving the first batch starting from the next academic year. She pointed out that the study program is designed according to the credit hours system, as Alexandria University grants a bachelor's degree to the student who has successfully completed 123 credit hours.
This new program, "Four Seasons Hotel Program (Rooms Sector/Food and Beverage Sector)", and the conditions for joining it for students will be announced at the beginning of each semester, for students who have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent, and in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Council of Universities regulating this matter. Students are selected to enroll in this program at the beginning of each semester, through tests set by the management committee of this agreement according to the agreed upon rules and regulations set by Alexandria University and announced with complete transparency.
Alexandria and Damanhour Universities Sign Cooperation Protocol in Higher Education, Scientific Research, Community Service, Environmental Development, Health Services, Training and Quality Fields
Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the signing of the cooperation protocol between Alexandria and Damanhour Universities, where Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Elhamy Tarabis, President of Damanhour University, signed the joint cooperation protocol between the two universities in the fields of higher education, scientific research, community service, environmental development, as well as health services, training and quality. This comes within the framework of Alexandria University's keenness to contribute to achieving comprehensive cooperation with the universities of the Northern Alliance region, and to work with Damanhour University to establish the Faculty of Medicine, the University Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry to serve Beheira Governorate, a turning point in providing medical services in the governorate.
This came in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, Dr. Sami Hashem, Chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee in the House of Representatives, and members of the Supreme Council of Universities.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out after signing the protocol that this cooperation comes within the framework of Alexandria University’s work with the universities of the northern region in accordance with the national strategy of the Ministry of Higher Education and Egypt’s Vision 2030, within the framework of regional alliances between public, private, civil and technological universities, civil society, local development agencies and the industrial community, to contribute to achieving comprehensive development in all geographical regions across the country, and to enhance scientific and research cooperation between universities and the industrial and business community in its comprehensive concept. He explained that the protocol between the two sides will include the exchange of experiences and cooperation to develop and set regulations, curricula and study plans for the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry at Damanhour University, and to evaluate the quality of medical study programs and develop them. It will also include joint cooperation to develop the capabilities of faculty members, the exchange of faculty members between the two universities to provide consultations, teaching and scientific research, and to prepare a distinguished training matrix to raise the efficiency of the administrative apparatus at the Faculty of Medicine, the University Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry at Damanhour University, and also to exchange study materials, published research and other scientific and technological information, and to implement joint research projects within the framework of achieving the mission of both universities.
Dr. Konsowa added that this will also include cooperation in the field of projects related to community service and environmental development of the Alexandria and Beheira region, organizing and sponsoring scientific conferences, seminars and workshops, holding seminars and workshops to discuss societal problems in both governorates, exchanging medical, academic and clinical expertise and consultations regarding the establishment, equipping, furnishing and accreditation of university hospitals, exchanging administrative expertise regarding the administrative and service apparatus of university hospitals, organizing mutual visits to increase awareness and participation in the university hospital management system, developing a joint training matrix to qualify university students for the labour market, and exchanging expertise between the two universities in the field of quality and accreditation of medical and educational institutions.
Dr. Tarabis stressed that the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine, the University Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry at Damanhour University is one of the important national projects in the region, stressing his endeavour, in cooperation with Alexandria University, to qualify future cadres scientifically, practically and training-wise to compete in the local, regional and international labour market to achieve the goals of the national strategy for higher education and scientific research in university hospitals to improve the quality of health services provided to citizens.
Hazem Badr El-Din Elected President of Alexandria University Student Union
The results of the final stage of the student union elections at Alexandria University for the academic year 2024/2025 were announced this evening, Thursday, according to the timetable approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which resulted in the victory of student Hazem Badr El-Din Gomaa, sixth year, Faculty of Pharmacy, for the position of President of the Alexandria University Student Union, and student Gaber El-Sayed Gaber, fourth year, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, for the position of Vice President of the Union.
The election process for the position of President of the University Student Union and his deputy took place by secret ballot in the presence of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, and a number of deans of faculties, with the participation of the heads and vice presidents of student unions in the faculties of Alexandria University.
In his speech after announcing the election results, Dr. Konsowa congratulated the winning students and thanked the previous Student Union for their efforts during the past year, stressing the university's support for the new Student Union. He stressed that the university witnessed a free democratic experience in electoral practice, pointing out the importance of student activities and events in shaping the integrated personality of students, refining their skills, highlighting their talents, and preparing leadership cadres for the future. The university president called on the new Student Union to assume responsibility for serving the entire student community and forming working groups to develop the university campus and raise the number and level of student and service activities in the various faculties of the university.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out that the university is making every effort to achieve distinguished educational quality through the programs it offers and the dual and joint degrees with major international universities, and applying the outcomes of scientific research to build a knowledge economy through the Alexandria University Technology Park incubator, establishing branches of international universities in cooperation with Alexandria University, and developing the first-stage university laboratories to comply with the latest international standards.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen pointed out that the elections were held calmly, noting the great student turnout witnessed in the elections. He stressed the university's support for student activities, which are considered one of the most important foundations of the educational system, which aims to strengthen and support team spirit, consolidate human ties, and document them among students, adding that it is one of the most important ways to develop loyalty and belonging to the homeland. He expressed his thanks for the efforts made by the deans and vice deans of the faculties and the General Administration of Youth Care for the successful outcome of the electoral process.
The total number of applicants for the student elections was 1304 male and female students, and the number of accepted papers was 1146 male and female students. The student Aisel Mahmoud from the Faculty of Computers and Data Sciences won as the Secretary of the Student Fraternities Committee, the student Hania Abdelkhaleq from the Faculty of Agriculture as the Secretary of the Technical Committee, the student Mayar Sameh from the Faculty of Science as the Secretary of the Sports Committee, the student Mohaimen Ahmed from the Faculty of Arts as the Secretary of the Cultural Committee, the student Mahmoud Khamis from the Faculty of Science as the Secretary of the Rovers Committee, the student Mohamed Khaled from the Faculty of Education as the Secretary of the Social Committee, and the student Saif Ahmed from the Faculty of Medicine as the Secretary of the Scientific Committee.
