English Faculty News
American Heart Association Grants International Accreditation to Faculty of Nursing Training Unit
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the members of the Faculty of Nursing on the unconditional accreditation of the Faculty's Training Unit by the American Heart Association (AHA), with a grade of "Excellent," making it an officially accredited centre for providing specialized training programs in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifesaving.
The ceremony was attended by a team of representatives from the American Heart Association in the Middle East region, the dean, deputies, faculty members, and the unit's training coordinators.
For her part, Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Chairperson of the Training Unit's Board of Directors, indicated that this accreditation is the culmination of the university and faculty's efforts to support the continuing health education system and develop the capabilities of healthcare professionals in various specialties, as investing in human resources is one of the key pillars of improving healthcare services provided to citizens. She emphasized the role of the accredited training unit as a training platform at the local and international levels.
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Holds Its Annual Job Fair for Tourism Studies Department and Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage Program
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Alexandria University organized yesterday the annual Job Fair for the Department of Tourism Studies and the Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage Program. The event was held at the Faculty Museum, and was attended by Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels; Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Samar El-Qasrawy, Head of the Department of Tourism Studies and Executive Director of New and Specialized Programs; and a number of faculty members, representatives from 16 tourism companies, four hotels and restaurants, as well as students and alumni of the Faculty.
Dr. Abeer Attia indicated that this event aims to open channels of communication between the faculty and the labour market to provide training and employment opportunities for students and graduates, and to prepare graduates who meet the changing requirements of the labour market. She explained that the faculty is keen to graduate students capable of competing locally and globally. Therefore, the faculty focuses on training students starting from the second year in all departments, whether through training in tourism companies or organizing scientific trips to archaeological sites in Egypt.
Dr. Abeer Attia sent a message of support to the students during the event, encouraging them to be a respected representative of Egypt through their work in the fields of tourism, hotels, and tour guiding.
Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din emphasized that this job fair is an important experience for students, as it represents the first step in their professional lives through personal interviews with companies, providing them with the opportunity to train and learn about the requirements of the new labour market.
Dr. Hanan Al-Assar explained that the faculty has a plan in place to train students from enrollment until graduation. This is achieved through ongoing communication with tourism companies to recruit a large number of students after graduation. The faculty has also introduced an exchange education system that supports the concept of work while studying, thus providing the greatest possible number of job opportunities for students.
President of Alexandria University Congratulates Student Who Won Bronze Medal in World Youth Weightlifting Championship
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Hassan Abdin as Dean of the Faculty of Education
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Hassan Saad Abdin on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Education, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.
Popular and Military Defense Forces Discuss Current National Security Challenges at Alexandria University
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening students’ national awareness, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Education hosted an educational lecture organized by the Popular and Military Defense Forces under the title “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, faculty members, teaching assistants, and students of the faculty.
The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Eng. Wael El-Abd, who highlighted the most pressing challenges facing Egypt’s national security, foremost among them the transboundary threats and their risks to the stability of the state. He stressed that addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive vision and integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources. He further outlined several key measures to confront such challenges, including: tightening border security, adopting a mindful approach to the repercussions of regional conflicts, monitoring the policies of major powers with expansionist tendencies, controlling migration flows, reinforcing development and asserting control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter rumors and attempts to spread discontent, ensuring that every citizen holds a national ID card, in addition to continuously monitoring and analyzing local and international media trends.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Hassan Abdeen emphasized that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and disinformation campaigns.
For his part, Colonel Mohamed Maher stated that the collaboration between the University and the Popular and Military Defense Forces seeks to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues. He stressed that national security begins within universities, as they serve as beacons of knowledge and factories of future leaders.
The event concluded with a reaffirmation that safeguarding national security is a collective responsibility that requires societal awareness, institutional cooperation, and a spirit of teamwork to protect the homeland and secure its future.
