English Faculty News
Opening of the Second Scientific Student Conference of the Faculty of Nursing
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Nursing at Alexandria University organized the Faculty's Second Scientific Student Conference, titled "Sustainable Innovation: The Path to Excellence for Nursing Students," in the Faculty's Grand Conference Hall. The conference was attended by Dr. Nefertiti Hassan Zaki, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Sahar Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Awatif El-Sharkawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Salwa El-Badri, Head of the Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing and Conference Chair; Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary General of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate; and a host of civil society leaders and faculty members. Students from the British University, Damanhour University, Helwan University, Mansoura University, Rashid University, the Technical Institute of Nursing, and Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated.
In her speech, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki welcomed the attendees to the College of Nursing, praising the university's support, under the leadership of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, for all the faculty of Nursing's activities and events. She emphasized that the conference represents a starting point and a distinguished platform for positive interaction, the exchange of ideas and experiences, and a showcase of student creativity capable of bringing about real progress in the future of the nursing profession at the local, regional, and international levels. She emphasized the necessity of sustainable innovation in the nursing profession, which requires constant keeping pace with scientific and research developments and technological applications, and achieving the highest quality standards in healthcare provision. Students' excellence depends on their ability to think critically, work collaboratively, and innovate in the face of challenges.
Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny noted the contribution of the participating universities in submitting 10 student research papers and 15 student research posters in the fields of sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and skills for future jobs. This helps create a rich environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, supports collaborative learning, and stimulates innovation. She noted the faculty's commitment to organizing the conference, believing that innovation is no longer an option, but rather a necessity for achieving excellence and a foundation for sustainability in this fast-paced era. Innovation today is an integral part of professional and personal development, and a means of preparing students to become effective leaders in addressing the challenges of the healthcare sector.
Dr. Salwa El-Badry praised the broad participation in the conference from nursing faculties at Egyptian universities, which provides an opportunity to exchange experiences in nursing innovation methods in light of the remarkable advances in technology. This provides students with the opportunity to become distinguished researchers in the field of nursing, which impacts nursing services and raises the level of healthcare.
The conference discussed several topics, most notably innovation in nursing education, sustainability in nursing practices, capacity building and skills among students, partnerships, and future trends to achieve several goals, most notably promoting sustainable innovation in nursing education, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence and smart applications in nursing education and practice, encouraging student scientific research, supporting academic and professional excellence, achieving high-quality nursing education through student empowerment, enhancing collaboration between faculties to support a healthy learning environment, and reviewing successful experiences in nursing research locally and internationally. The conference featured a documentary film titled "Student Activities in Light of International Accreditation," as well as several artistic performances, student competitions, and an exhibition of student academic activities. The conference concluded with honoring the faculty members who organized the conference, the participating guests, and distinguished students academically and in terms of activities.
