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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, wellcomed a delegation from the British University of Essex, headed by Dr. Vanessa Potter, Vice President of the University of Essex for International Relations, and her accompanying delegation, in order to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides in various scientific disciplines.
The meeting was attended on the part of Alexandria University by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Universities Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant to the University President for International University Affairs, Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant to the University President for International Rankings, Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Essam Wahba, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Omnia Yaqout, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business for Postgraduate Studies and Research. From the British side, Dr. Annecy Lax, Dean of Educational Partnerships, Ms. Rosanna Kilani, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Central Asia, and Mr. Hassan Abdulrahim, Director of International Recruitment in North Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
In his speech, Dr. Àllam stressed the depth of the ties between Alexandria University and many British universities, pointing out that Alexandria University seeks to conclude many cooperation agreements with prestigious international universities to achieve the competitiveness of graduates, as well as researchers in fields that are compatible with development thought and keeping pace with national trends consistent with Egypt’s Vision 2030, and contributing to linking scientific research with industry.
For her part, Dr. Lax expressed her pleasure for visiting Alexandria University, and expressed her aspiration to achieve more cooperation with Alexandria University, especially after the remarkable progress achieved by the latter in recent years in various disciplines, and the success of the agreement concluded last March 2023 between the two universities. She also confirmed her readiness to transfer Alexandria University's vision to take the necessary steps towards achieving further cooperation between the two sides.
During the meeting, a presentation was given on the strategy of Alexandria University, its distinguished educational programs, and research and academic services provided by Alexandria University to students whether inside or outside Egypt, and the most important academic programs and unique scientific specializations at the university, especially the new and innovative ones that keep pace with the local, regional and international labour markets. In addition, the presentation demonstrated the partnerships with major international universities that support academic and student exchange in various academic disciplines, Alexandria University’s ranking in international classifications and its progress in terms of research and social performance, global citations, quality of research, academic reputation, quality of its graduates, and joint degrees with the British University of Manchester in the fields of medicine, surgery, and dentistry, as well as the future plan aiming to create joint academic degrees in many disciplines.
