English Faculty News
Remarkable Turnout at the Open Orientation Day at the Faculty of Engineering
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Engineering held its "Open Orientation Day" on Monday, August 4, 2025. The event was organized to introduce the faculty’s new specialized engineering programs and witnessed a large turnout from high school students and their parents. It took place in Lecture Hall (1) at the Preparatory Building.
The event was attended by Dr. Walid El-Boraky, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Dr. Wael El-Mogallany, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Magdy Abdel Azim, Director of the Information Network at Alexandria University; and Dr. Dina Saadallah, Director of the Career Development Center. The event was coordinated by Dr. Ahmed El-Tarras, Head of International Relations and Coordinator of the Computer and Communications Engineering Program at the faculty.
In his opening speech, Dr. Walid El-Boraky welcomed the attendees and emphasized the faculty's commitment to advancing the engineering education system to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He highlighted the launch of modern specialized programs based on the credit hour system, which provide students with opportunities for academic excellence and strong competitiveness in both local and international job markets. He also pointed to the faculty’s ongoing efforts to connect academic curricula with practical realities through effective partnerships with leading industrial institutions and to offer real training opportunities within professional environments. Additionally, he emphasized the faculty’s focus on international cooperation through dual-degree programs and agreements with prestigious universities worldwide.
The event featured direct interaction between the faculty administration and the attendees. The Dean answered all questions transparently and clearly, covering topics such as admission and registration procedures, program structures, study-abroad opportunities, scholarships, internships, and the updated academic system — all of which were well-received by participants.
Students and their parents expressed their appreciation for the excellent organization and the academic content presented. They confirmed that the day provided them with a comprehensive and reassuring vision for studying at the faculty and strengthened their confidence in the high quality of engineering education offered by the university — education that keeps pace with technological developments and enhances graduates' readiness for the job market.
Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Pasha) organized a celebration entitled “October: Glory and Pride”
As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations of the anniversary of the glorious October Victory, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Pasha) organized a celebration entitled “October: Glory and Pride.”
The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Mahmoud, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abbas, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and Prof. Dr. Kamal Saqr, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.
The celebration was coordinated and organized by Prof. Dr. Iman Ayad, former Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with the Faculty’s Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility Team. The event witnessed wide participation from faculty members, assistant staff, administrators, students, and alumni, as well as a distinguished group of honored guests.
The ceremony hosted Egyptian war heroes Rear Admiral Nabil Abdel Wahab, hero of the Eilat Port Destruction Operation, and Major General Dr. Mohamed Nour El-Din, hero of the Kabrit Battle, with the participation of Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah, media advisor. The guests shared their memories of heroism and sacrifice during the October War and delivered inspiring messages to young people about patriotism, belonging, and dedication to the nation’s progress.
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Rehab, former Dean of the Faculty and Advisor to the University President for African Affairs, praised the honorable national role of Egypt’s heroes, affirming that the sacrifices of the October generation will remain a lasting source of pride and inspiration for generations to come.
Educational seminar at the Faculty of Science on fourth-generation warfare
As part of Alexandria University's celebrations of the glorious June 30 Revolution, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular Defense Forces and the Military, represented by the University's Military Education Department, organized an awareness seminar this morning, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Faculty of Science's Shatby Building. The seminar was titled "Fourth-Generation Warfare and its Direction to the Civilian Sector." Major General Dr. Hisham El-Halabi, Advisor to the Nasser Higher Military Academy for Strategic Studies, delivered the lecture. The seminar was attended by Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty, deans, faculty members, and students.
This seminar is part of a series of events and activities organized by the university to commemorate the June 30 Revolution, which symbolizes the Egyptian people's will to protect their country and preserve its resources. Through this, the university affirms its commitment to spreading national awareness and instilling the values of loyalty and belonging in its students, as an essential part of its educational and societal mission.
In his speech, Major General Hisham Al-Halabi addressed the concept of fourth-generation warfare, which relies primarily on psychological, media, and electronic warfare. These wars aim to spread rumors, incite chaos, and weaken the spirit of national belonging, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the state from within without direct military intervention. He emphasized the need to enhance university students' awareness of these contemporary wars and their important role as the first line of defense against the attempts to distort and distort information to which the Egyptian state is exposed. He emphasized that youth are the true force for building and protecting the nation.
Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty of Science, emphasized in her speech the Faculty of Science's commitment to providing scientific, cultural, and awareness-raising support to its students, with the aim of preparing an aware, educated generation capable of facing challenges.
Dr. Mohamed Essam Hagar, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized the importance of linking academic roles with community service.
Dr. Ahmed Safar, the supervisor of studies at the Shatby Building, expressed his pride in hosting these national awareness events.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, and Lieutenant Colonel Shihab El-Din Magdy praised the students' positive interaction and active participation in the discussions. They emphasized the continued organization of such seminars to educate young people and protect them against intellectual and media threats.
The event witnessed significant student interaction, including contributions and questions addressing how to combat rumors and fake news, the importance of maintaining national security, and the role of digital media in supporting or threatening societal stability.
Alexandria University Students Participate in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration's Interactive Meeting
Popular and Military Defense Forces Highlight National Security Challenges at Alexandria University
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening national awareness among its students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, in cooperation with the Faculty of Fine Arts, organized an educational lecture entitled “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Dr. Nevine Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at the university, and Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director.
The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Engineer Wael El-Abd, who reviewed the most pressing challenges to national security, foremost among them cross-border threats and the dangers they pose to the stability of the state. He emphasized that recognizing the magnitude of these challenges requires integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources.
El-Abd pointed to a set of necessary measures to address these challenges, including: tightening border control, recognizing the implications of proximity to conflict zones, monitoring the moves of major powers with expansionist tendencies, accurate tracking of migration flows, enforcing field and developmental control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter disinformation and rumors, ensuring every citizen holds an official ID card, and maintaining constant monitoring and analysis of both local and international media trends.
For her part, Dr. Nevine Gharib stressed that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a deep sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and smear campaigns.
In his remarks, Colonel Mohamed Maher explained that the university, in cooperation with the Popular and Military Defense Forces, is working to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues, emphasizing that national security begins within the walls of the university as the cradle of minds and gateway to the future.
The event concluded by affirming that safeguarding national security is a shared responsibility that requires citizen awareness, institutional cooperation, and collective action to protect the homeland and preserve its resources in the face of diverse challenges.
