English Faculty News
Faculty of Agriculture Organizes Sixth Student Conference on Youth and Sustainable Development Challenges
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the sixth student conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, which was held under the title “Youth and the Challenges of Sustainable Development,” where its activities lasted for two days at the faculty headquarters.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen thanked all those organizing the conference, stressing that Alexandria University supports all student activities and encourages students to participate in them, and works to provide all necessary means to assist students in practicing these activities. He expressed his pleasure with the students’ participation in organizing the conference, which prepares them to organize other conferences and encourages them to present their research in the future.
Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the Conference, indicated that the conference discussed during its period a group of smart agricultural scientific research, the impact of climate change on sustainable agriculture, alternative solutions to overcome obstacles to animal and poultry production, new sources of renewable energy, green and blue hydrogen, nanotechnology, processing polluted water, agricultural technologies, food security, food processing and safety, plant protection, and the role of the plant clinic in sustainability.
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Mahdi, vice dean of the faculty for education and student affairs and the conference’s rapporteur, noted that the conference included the opening of the art exhibition and innovations exhibition at the faculty’s theatre, a presentation of graduation projects for senior students, a review of youth visions and agricultural community development, pioneering experiences for youth, and a number of student initiatives in agricultural specialization, in addition to an exhibition of works of art, a sports day in which faculty members, students and workers participated, a cultural forum and a singing concert for Egyptian and international students.
The conference was organized by a distinguished group of faculty members, supporting staff, students, student union, and active members of the youth affairs department at the faculty. It was attended by the vice presidents of the university, the current and former deans and vice deans of the faculty, faculty members, supporting staff, and faculty students.
The completion of the Water Quality Parameters testing training
The Alexandria Water Resilience – Center of Excellence congratulates the students who have successfully completed the Water Quality Parameters Testing Program that was conducted in the center Water Laboratory.
This intensive 5-day program, with the participation of 14 students from the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. This program equipped the participants with valuable knowledge and skills to master the tools and techniques used in the water analysis laboratory.
Throughout this program, the students delved into the essential water quality parameters and their significance, gaining the required skills of proper testing procedures and techniques and understanding the role and importance of the different equipment present in the laboratory.
Beyond the laboratory bench, the students have also embraced the understanding of the importance of safe and reliable water resources and the importance of compliance with regulations and standards to ensure public health and ecosystem protection.
By successfully completing the program, the participants are now better prepared to master the tools and techniques used by water quality professionals and enhance their career prospects for a more attractive future employment in the field of one of our most precious resources - clean water.
Signing a Framework Agreement for Cooperation between the Faculties of Business at Alexandria University and DeGroote Business School in Canada
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, on behalf of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, witnessed today, Thursday, August 1, 2024, the signing of the framework agreement between the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University and DeGroote Business School at McMaster University in Canada, in the presence of Dr. Sayed El-Seifi, former Dean of the Faculty of Business, Dr. Amani Yacout, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ismail Gomaa, Professor of Accounting and Auditing at the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office at Alexandria University, Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant President of the University for International Branches, and Dr. Boshra Salem, Assistant President of the University for University Classification.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Ayman El-Shetewi, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, and Dr. Khaled Hassanein, Dean of DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Canada.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam welcomed the cooperation with McMaster University, Canada, stressing the need for cooperation and expanding the scope of the memorandum of understanding between the two universities to include other fields in various scientific disciplines. He pointed out that the memorandum of understanding between the Faculty of Business, Alexandria University, and DeGroote School, McMaster University, will include exchanges between faculty members and students, in addition to cooperation in the field of joint scientific research. He pointed out that the cooperation comes within the framework of Alexandria University's strategy to raise the level of education and enhance international education competitiveness through cooperation with major American and European universities with advanced global rankings.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that the cooperation agreement between the two parties is a great opportunity for students of the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University, especially since McMaster University in Canada enjoys a good international reputation and has joint agreements with major international universities. He pointed out that the framework agreement will be followed by signing a protocol to establish a (2+2) program in the field of management, as this program allows students who have passed the first and second levels at the Faculty of Business at Alexandria University to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree at DeGroote School of Business in Canada in 3 specialized academic programs: human resources, marketing, and finance.
Dr. Khaled Hassanein welcomed the cooperation with Alexandria University and expressed his aspiration to expand the horizons and areas of joint cooperation between the two universities in the future, especially in light of the strong relations between Egypt and Canada. He stressed that aspects of cooperation already exist between Alexandria University and McMaster University in Canada, and that McMaster University has graduates from Alexandria University who have already proven their efficiency and have become the best ambassadors for Alexandria University in Canada. He stressed that the memorandum of understanding between the two parties is the first agreement signed by McMaster University with Alexandria University, as it is one of the most important universities in the Middle East.
Dr. Yousra Sultan Wins PRIMA International Award for Women in the Field of Promoting Sustainable Food Systems
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Yousra Ahmed Sultan, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, on the occasion of winning the PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) International Award for Women in the field of promoting sustainable food systems, which is granted to pioneering female researchers in the field of sustainability and innovation in the Mediterranean region. This award was given to her in appreciation of her conducting several research projects in the field of innovation to develop natural solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, with the aim of combating global warming and climate change.
Faculty of Economics and Political Science holds its annual joint symposium in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Culture
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, in cooperation with the Economics and Political Science Committee of the Supreme Council of Culture, organized a symposium yesterday, Wednesday, entitled: "The Regional Scene... An Analytical View of Geopolitical and Economic Conditions".
The symposium was moderated by Dr. Gamal Zahran, Professor of Political Science and President of the Arab Political Science Association, and spoke at it Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Professor of Political Science and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Othman Ahmed Othman, Professor of Political Economy at the Higher Institute of Islamic Studies at Cairo University and a member of the committee, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Misr University, and the committee's rapporteur Dr. Mohamed Salman Taie, Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science - Cairo University and a member of the committee.
During the symposium, the lecturers stressed the importance of the Middle Eastern circle for Egyptian foreign policy because it represents an intersection of African, Arab, Asian and Islamic circles. They also stressed that the Palestinian issue is the most important issue historically for Egypt, pointing to the steadfastness of the Egyptian position in support of the Palestinian people despite the new pressures, and the pivotal role played by the economy as a basic driver of international politics as a whole, as economic interests have become the basis of relations between countries and the driver of international conflicts, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, taking into account the fact that our Arab region is a region rich in wealth, which in turn has led to it being an arena of international conflict in general and an arena for competition between the great powers in particular. Accordingly, they stressed the need for Arab economic integration as an important step on the path to the supreme goal of all Arabs, which is the dream of Arab unity, as well as the importance of using economic and political mechanisms. They also stressed the necessity of the solidarity and unity of all Arab peoples, and their rallying around their leaders to overcome this extremely dangerous historical circumstance, considering that unity, as history tells us, was the way to break the back of the invaders of the region.
The seminar was attended by a group of faculty members, assistants and students, and ended with many interventions from the audience and questions that were answered by the lecturers.
