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Faculty of Nursing holds its first student conference
Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, faculty of Nursing organized its first student conference, which was held under the title *"Towards Sustainable Development: Nursing Students' Perspective"* at the faculty headquarters and in the presence of Prof. Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the faculty, and Prof. Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny, Vice Dean of the faculty for Education and Student Affairs, the heads of scientific departments, and the faculty members of the College of Nursing.
In the honorable and grateful presence of many leading figures and faculty members at Alexandria University, representatives of various agencies, bodies, sectors and ministries in Alexandria, as well as representatives of civil society, the press and the media, to support youth and students in their journey towards sustainable development.
In her opening speech at the conference, Prof. Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the faculty, said that sustainable development is a basic principle that everyone must keep in mind, explaining that the faculty, as an educational institution, is committed to promoting this concept and encouraging research and innovation in the field of health care, and stressed that the care that the Egyptian state gives towards promoting sustainable development and strengthening effective capabilities to achieve it is One of the strategic goals of the Egyptian state.
While Prof. Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny indicated that the conference aims to highlight the pioneering role of Alexandria University students in general and students of the Faculty of Nursing in particular towards sustainable development, which draws the road map towards achieving the dream of the new republic, and she added that the faculty was honored to present student models who are aware and responsible. It is working towards the future at a promising pace, and the students’ scientific contributions to the conference included 11 presentations and scientific research, as well as 10 posters in the field of sustainable development.
While Prof. Dr. Salwa Al-Badry, Professor and Head of the Department of Internal and Surgical Nursing and Chairman of the Conference, said that education is the key to success for any profession, especially the most prestigious profession, the nursing profession that deals with people. Therefore, the participation of students in this conference was an addition. She said that the conference is the beginning of a series of student scientific conferences that are concerned with everything new. In the world of nursing.
Professor Ola Mamdouh, Secretary General of the Conference, indicated that the students and coordinators of the scientific departments made an unprecedented effort to produce the scientific conference in a manner befitting the College of Nursing, wishing them and all attendees a fruitful scientific day.
Faculty of Education for Early Childhood Launches Its Third Scientific Forum for Postgraduate Students
Under the auspicious of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Early Childhood organized the third scientific forum for graduate students and researchers, Saturday, April 19, 2025, entitled "New Horizons for Knowledge and Scientific Research in Early Childhood in Light of Egypt's Vision 2030." The forum continued throughout the day in the conference hall of the Student Activities Complex in Smouha.
The opening ceremony of the forum was attended by Dr. Rehab Siddiq, Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the Forum; Dr. Lamia Othman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development and Vice Chair of the Forum; Dr. Solaf Al-Hamrawi, Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Professor Dr. Hala Al-Jarawni, former Dean of the Faculty and Forum Rapporteur; Dr. Sherine Al-Jalab, Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences and Forum Secretary; and a number of deans and vice deans of faculties at Alexandria University, as well as a host of faculty members, researchers, and students.
In her speech, Dr. Rehab Siddiq emphasized that the forum represents a new step toward dialogue to build a new generation of scientific researchers capable of building, developing, and sustaining, shouldering the hopes and aspirations of our beloved Egypt to achieve Vision 2030 for a bright scientific future. She noted that the forum, through its scientific sessions, seeks to provide a knowledge-based discussion environment to address many early childhood issues, in light of scientific and technological developments within a participatory context that leads to finding ways to improve the local scientific and societal reality and national identity, and to find solutions to many of the problems and issues related to the field of early childhood. She indicated that the forum seeks to find new ways through scientific research to stimulate a sustainable scientific environment to serve future generations of researchers in our distinguished field.
Dr. Solaf Al-Hamrawi emphasized that the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Sector represents a solid pillar of the university's work triangle, alongside its two other pillars: education, students, community service, and environmental development.
She added that the College of Early Childhood is adopting an ambitious plan for graduate studies and research that aligns with Egypt's Vision 2030, as well as recent developments in global scientific knowledge. She indicated that the forum aims to exchange and share scientific knowledge and research experiences between graduate students and researchers specializing in early childhood and related interdisciplinary fields. This enriches theoretical knowledge and applied experiences and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary and joint research between researchers and graduate students in related disciplines and fields.
Dr. Lamia Othman highlighted the importance of the forum, which represents an exceptional opportunity to learn and identify how to address the various challenges facing children, relying on knowledge and creativity through research and experimentation, in light of Egypt's Vision 2030 to achieve the principles and goals of comprehensive sustainable development. She expressed her hope that the recommendations of this forum will be translated into practical implementation.
Dr. Hala Al-Jarwani emphasized that scientific research is the backbone of society and contributes to the development of curricula and teaching methods. She added that the College of Early Childhood has significant experience in scientific research, through the master's and doctoral theses it offers to serve the community in this field.
On the sidelines of the conference, four scientific sessions were held, including the presentation of 54 research papers in the field of early childhood and related interdisciplinary fields.
Faculty of Education organizes a symposium on “Plans for dividing the Arab region”
Within the framework of cooperation between the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University and the University’s Department of Military Education, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Education organized an educational symposium entitled “Plans for dividing the Arab region,” delivered by Major General Dr. Engineer/Osama El Gamal, Fellow of the Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies and strategy, and Colonel Muhammad Farouk Abdel Aziz, Director of the Department of Military Education at Alexandria University, in Grandstand (1) at the college’s headquarters.
Dr. Mohammad Anwar Farrag, Dean of the faculty of Education, Dr. Hassan Saad Abdeen, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and faculty members and faculty students from all levels participated in the symposium. The symposium included national student segments.
Faculty of Nursing Holds Educational Seminar in Cooperation with Military Education Department on the Palestinian Cause
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and under the supervision and direction of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Nursing, in cooperation with the Department of Military Education at Alexandria University, organized yesterday an educational seminar entitled *"The Palestinian Cause"* in which Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, participated, as well as Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Brigadier General of Staff Dr. Samir Abdelghani, Assistant Commander of the Popular and Military Defense Forces, Colonel of Staff Mohamed Farouk, Director of the Military Education Department at the University, in addition to heads of practical departments, students of military education at the university, students of the Faculty of Nursing, students of the Technical Institute of Nursing, and Palestinian students of the faculty.
In her speech, Dr. Nefertiti Hassan stressed the importance of the pivotal role of the Egyptian state in supporting the Palestinian cause and the importance of the efforts exerted by the Egyptian leadership at both the regional and international levels to find a final solution. She stressed that the attention that the military institution gives to our students in terms of care, education, and raising awareness confirms that the army and the people are one fabric. She ended her speech by thanking Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, for the support and assistance that the Faculty of Nursing received under their care. She appreciated the support provided by Alexandria University in general and the Faculty of Nursing in particular to the Palestinian students. She also thanked the military institution for their efforts in organizing ongoing meetings to raise awareness among the faculty students.
For her part, Dr. Hanan Hosni El-Sherbiny stressed the importance of awareness as one of the most important axes for creating a generation aware of various issues at the local, regional and international levels and directing youth towards the future. She pointed out the importance of this seminar in shedding light and increasing students’ awareness of one of the most important Arab and national issues, which is the Palestinian cause. She also referred to the fundamental and supportive role of the Egyptian state for the Palestinian cause and our Palestinian brothers, and thanked the administration of the prestigious Alexandria University for the support the university provides to various cultural and awareness-raising activities for students, and the Department of Military Education for organizing this event, which contributes greatly to student awareness.
The Brigadier General of Staff, Dr. Samir Abdelghani, also presented a lecture that included defining the roots of the Palestinian cause and clarifying a set of historical facts that confirm the struggle of the Palestinian people and their sacrifices. The semibar also emphasized the support provided by the Egyptian state since the beginning of the Palestinian crisis. The lecture also shed light on conspiracies to divife the Arab World and the pivotal role of the armed forces in combating terrorism.
In his speech, Colonel of Staff Mohamed Farouk, Director of the Military Education Department, pointed out the keenness of the Armed Forces, represented by the leadership of the Popular and Military Defense Forces and the University’s Military Education Department, in organizing periodic meetings for university students to develop their spirit of belonging and loyalty. He stressed that the Armed Forces stand side by side with the university is in the battle of thought and enlightenment for students, stressing that through knowledge and work nations are built. He affirmed that the Egyptian state is the first supporter of the Palestinian cause, as the Egyptian and Palestinian people have had a close relationship since the dawn of history until now.
The event included a group of patriotic speeches, a recital of lyrical and poetic songs urging love of the homeland, delivered by Egyptian and Palestinian students at Alexandria University.
Faculty of Education signs a cooperation protocol with the Bashayer Al-Khair City Foundation to provide its educational services
In the interest of Alexandria University to continue providing its educational services to the Alexandria educational community, and with the approval of the University Council headed by Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Faculty of Education, represented by Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and the Bashayer Al-Khair City Foundation, represented by Dr. Fatima Mohab Mameesh, President of the Board of Trustees, to provide educational services to the institution, with the participation of faculty professors.
The signing ceremony of the partnership protocol was attended by Dr. Ibrahim Azazi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dean of Ahad Sherif Muhammad Abdel-Bari, Professor Muhammad Al-Sadiq, the technical supervisor of the institution, and Dr. Marwa Al-Adawi, Director of the Educational Services Center at the faculty.