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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, accompanied Dr. Cyril Clark, Executive Vice President and Academic Director of Virginia Tech University, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the Centres of Excellence at the Faculty of Engineering, in the presence of Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Dean of the Faculty, the Vice Deans of the Faculty, and the Directors of the Centres of Excellence.
 
 
 
During the visit, the delegation inspected the Centres of Excellence for Water, which is one of the outcomes of the Centre of Excellence for Water project funded by the United States Agency for Development (USAID) in partnership with the American University and Egyptian and American universities. It works as a meeting point between researchers and private sector institutions to find practical solutions to challenges related to water resources, provide sanitation and irrigation services, design courses and provide scholarships for Egyptians seeking to study in fields related to water issues. The delegation viewed laboratory equipment and learned about the role of the centre in providing research and applied studies in the field of water. The two sides discussed the possibility of cooperation in the field of membrane studies and research, to contribute to addressing the challenges facing the water sector in Egypt.
 
 
 
The delegation also inspected the Virginia Building laboratories at the Faculty of Engineering, and the two sides discussed ways of academic research cooperation in scientific and research fields of common interest in general, and engineering, technology and computer science fields in particular, as well as cooperation in projects related to sustainability and the green economy, and the possibility of cooperation in linking knowledge-based technologies and techniques between the academic community and industry.
 
 
 
 
The delegation also inspected the Smart CI Research Excellence Centre, which includes the Internet of Things laboratory, the Nanotechnology laboratory and high-speed computer laboratories, to learn about the activities of these laboratories and their research and technical capabilities.
 
 
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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.

 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision of Dr. Hassan Saad Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty of Education, the Department of Educational Administration and Education Policies at the Faculty of Education held the second forum of the department, entitled "Educational Policies: Contemporary Challenges and Future Prospects".
 
 
In his speech, Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty, stressed the importance of strategic planning for educational policies, the need to monitor the challenges facing this planning, and develop innovative solutions and proposals to address these challenges. He also stressed the importance of linking educational policies to the changing needs of the labor market, to ensure the graduation of qualified cadres capable of effectively contributing to building the future of the nation.
 
 
 
The forum addressed a variety of topics and issues related to educational policies, including the challenges of educational policies in the digital age, the role of technology in developing education, education for sustainable development, developing curricula to meet the needs of the labor market, and the role of educational administration in implementing educational policies.
 
 
 
The forum sessions witnessed extensive discussions and exchange of views among the participants, where the latest studies and research in the field of educational policies were reviewed, and practical proposals and recommendations were presented to develop education in Egypt.
 
 
 
The forum was attended by Dr. Sayeda Mahmoud Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Salem Abdel Razek Suleiman, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mohamed Khamis Harb, Head of the Department of Educational Administration and Chairman of the Forum, Eng. Ihab Zakaria, Member of the Senate, and a group of faculty members and directors of educational departments.
 
 
 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Alexandria University, in cooperation with the leadership of the Popular and Military Defense Forces, organized a symposium entitled "Threats and Challenges Facing the Egyptian State", in the conference hall of the Faculty of Medicine. Major General Staff Dr. Samir Abdel Ghani lectured at the symposium.
 
 
The symposium was attended by Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at the University, and Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University.
In his speech, Major General Samir Abdel Ghani reviewed the security threats facing the Egyptian state, whether internal or external, and pointed out that Egypt faces strategic challenges in a turbulent regional environment, which requires constant vigilance and continuous readiness. He also spoke about the economic and social challenges facing the state, and stressed the importance of achieving sustainable development and social justice to confront these challenges. He pointed out that the Egyptian state is striving to achieve a balance between security and development, and that it is working to build a strong state capable of confronting challenges and protecting its interests.
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Major General Abdel Ghani explained that the Egyptian Armed Forces are the protective shield of the homeland, and that they are doing their utmost to protect Egyptian national security. He pointed out that the Armed Forces work side by side with other state institutions to achieve security and stability in the country.
He also stressed the importance of national awareness among Egyptian youth, and their role in building the future of Egypt, and called on young people to adhere to national values and good morals, and contribute to serving their homeland.
 
 
 
At the end of his speech, Major General Abdel Ghani stressed his confidence in Egypt's ability to overcome challenges and achieve a better future for its children.
In her speech, Dr. Iman Youssef saluted and appreciated the men of the Egyptian Armed Forces for their efforts, sacrifices and devotion over the years for our beloved Egypt, stressing that the men of the Armed Forces have proven the superiority of the Egyptian soldier in the most difficult moments, and stressed that the Armed Forces are playing an important role in this period that the country is going through, proving to the whole world the strength of Egypt, its army, its president and its honorable men.
 
 
 
The symposium witnessed a large attendance of Alexandria University students, who interacted with the lecturers and asked many questions and inquiries.
 
 
 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Fine Arts organized a Portfolio event yesterday, Sunday, July 20, 2025, to showcase the graduation projects of the 2024/2025 class from the faculty's departments. The event aimed to provide employment and training opportunities for students from specialized companies in the labor market and sponsors of the event.

The event was attended by Dr. Nevin Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts; Dr. Amani Reda, Acting Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hesham Saudi, President of the Alexandria Engineers Syndicate; Dr. Hassan Wasfi, President of the Fine Artists Syndicate; a select group of faculty members from the Faculty of Fine Arts; participating students; and several private sector companies

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In her speech, Dr. Nevin Gharib thanked the representatives of the companies and institutions participating in the Career Portfolio Fair for their effective role in providing job opportunities for the faculty's graduates and students. She emphasized that this forum, held for the first time, represents an important step toward strengthening the faculty's position and preparing its students for the local and global labor market by providing training opportunities and gaining practical experience. She added that Alexandria University, under the leadership of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, places great importance on expanding international partnerships by concluding agreements with global universities to enable its students to open up to labor markets at the local, regional, and international levels.

 

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Dr. Amani Reda, Acting Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized the college's role in supporting students, noting that the faculty is not just a place of study, but an ongoing incubator for creativity and excellence. She highlighted the role of professors and faculty members in paving the way for students and providing them with real job opportunities within the professional community, emphasizing that this event is a new interactive and professional platform aimed at building real bridges between graduates and the labor market. At the end of her speech, she thanked the Rashid University administration for its continuous support. She also thanked the Fine Arts Sector for hosting and supporting the event, as well as all the participants, students, and event organizers.

Dr. Hesham Saoudi expressed his great happiness with the students' outstanding work, emphasizing that they are capable of building a promising professional future through direct communication with the companies participating in the event. He thanked the Dean of the faculty and the faculty members for their support of the students.

At the end of the meeting, the Dean and Vice Dean of the faculty honored the outstanding students and presented them with the Best Graduation Project Award, presented by the Rashid Foundation. Interviews were also held for the students with the participating companies.

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