English Faculty News
New deputies in the Faculties of Science, Specific Education, Agriculture and Nursing
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, issued decisions to appoint new deputies in the Faculties of Science, Specific Education, Agriculture and Nursing as follows:
* Appointing Dr. Mohamed Essam Fayez as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Renewing the appointment of Dr. Salwa Hassan Pasha as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Appointing Dr. Maha Adel Ibrahim as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
* Appointing Dr. Mohamed Gamal Atwa as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for a period of three years
* Appointing Dr. Awatif Ali Hassan Al-Sharqawi as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Nursing for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs, for a period of three years.
President of Alexandria University Receives German Accreditation Authority Delegation to Internationally Accredit the University’s Bachelor of Nursing
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received today the experts of the German Authority for International Accreditation, headed by Dr. Ota Guedes, Professor at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, in preparation for the international accreditation of the Bachelor of Nursing program at Alexandria University, in the presence of Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, Dean of the Faculty, the Faculty's Vice-Deans, the Director of the Quality Assurance Centre, the International Relations Office, the Project Management Unit at the University, and the Quality Assurance Unit team at the Faculty.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the German delegation to Alexandria University, and reviewed the University’s strategy and vision towards internationalizing education and establishing many partnerships and alliances with prestigious international universities, establishing dual degrees with distinguished international universities and research institutes, and international cooperation with highly ranked international universities in general. He pointed to the existing cooperation between Alexandria University and German universities, including Aachen University, which shares with Alexandria University in offering a joint degree in the fields of water and energy.
The meeting included an introduction to the educational and research activities of the university and the Faculty of Nursing and the extent of its commitment to international quality standards. The university president and attendees from Alexandria University responded to the inquiries of the German Accreditation Authority team, and the German team expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to the university president and the dean of the faculty for the efforts made during the visit.
The German delegation then visited the laboratories and the library at the Faculty of Nursing and the University Teaching Hospital and held meetings with student representatives.
The meeting was attended by a presentation by Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for International Classifications Affairs, which addressed the university’s capabilities and various activities in the fields of education, scientific research, community service, the university’s position in international classifications, its international relations, and dual and joint study programs with major international universities.
Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha Holds Its Employment Forum with Wide Participation of Agricultural Companies
As part of the Faculty of Agriculture's efforts to strengthen the link between academic education and the labour market, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha Campus held its employment forum at the faculty's headquarters. The forum was attended by several leading agricultural companies, faculty members, students, and alumni.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, noted that the forum's activities included scientific and awareness seminars on employment skills and job opportunities in the agricultural sector, discussions between students and company representatives on professional challenges, and practical guidance on preparing for the labour market. He added that many participating companies offered immediate employment and training opportunities to a large number of students, including Orkem Trading and Agriculture Company, Younis Apiary, Aladdin Poultry Company, Al Waha Company, Green Argy Company, Life Company, and Rich Grow Company. He explained that these opportunities varied between field training and direct jobs in the sectors of animal production, crops, food processing, protection, and agricultural extension.
Dr. Ibrahim Abbas El-Sayed, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research and Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, indicated that the employment and training opportunities provided by the participating companies to students and graduates of the faculty are real opportunities to develop their skills and prepare them to engage in various fields of agricultural work.
Dr. Iman Ayyad, Supervisor of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty, noted that the forum featured scientific and awareness seminars on employment skills and job opportunities in the agricultural sector, discussions between students and company representatives on professional challenges, and practical guidance on preparing for the labour market.
Dr. Shaima Shaheen, Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Fisheries Production at the Faculty, participated in coordinating the forum's activities.
Faculty of Engineering Students Win First Places in Annual Summer Training Competition at University of Louisville, USA
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the students of the Faculty of Engineering participating in the summer training program at the University of Louisville, USA, on the occasion of achieving first places in the annual summer training competition at the University of Louisville, where student Rana Mohamed El-Saeed Zayed won first place, and student Mariam Nabil Abdelfattah Ismail won second place.
It is worth noting that the summer training program comes within the framework of the distinguished partnership between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville, USA, over the past years, which includes the partnership in summer training in research laboratories at the University of Louisville, and the partnership in the 2+2 bachelor's programs to grant double degrees in computer science and engineering, and biomedical engineering majors.
This year will witness the graduation of the first group that joined the University of Louisville through this partnership in the field of biomedical engineering, numbering five students.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ayman Shtewi as Dean of the Faculty of Business
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ayman Ahmed Shtewi, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Business, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.