English Faculty News
Students of the Faculty of Agriculture Achieve Advanced Positions at the First Afro-Arab Agricultural Forum
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture at Alexandria University participated in the activities of the First Afro-Arab Agricultural Forum, hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University.
Professor Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, expressed her pride in the outstanding results achieved by the faculty’s male and female students during their participation in the forum, affirming that this excellence reflects the high level of preparation and continuous support provided for student activities. She also extended her appreciation to the University and Faculty Youth Welfare Administration and the Students’ Union for their efforts, which contributed to the success of the participation and its distinguished representation.
The Dean of the Faculty explained that the faculty participated with a distinguished delegation comprising 53 male and female students who took part in a wide range of activities and competitions, including scouting, artistic, cultural, scientific, sports, and social activities. This participation resulted in remarkable achievements, as the students won a large number of advanced positions, أبرزها included the following:
First Place Cup in:
Five-a-side football competition (Sports Activity).
Scouting Activity in the following fields:
Environmental field
Values and attitudes
Economy and citizenship
Global communication
Life skills
Second Place Cup in:
Scientific activity.
Innovative Project Competition using Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Scientific Activity).
100-meter sprint competition “Female Students” (Sports Activity).
Ideal Female Student competition (Social Activity).
Individual Instrument Performance “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Individual Singing Competition “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Hymns Competition “Male Students” (Artistic Activity).
Poetry Competition (Cultural Activity).
Scouting Activity in the following fields:
Religious field
Arts and Literature field
Scouting and Guidance field
Third Place Cup in:
Sports Activity.
Hadith Competition “Male Students” (Cultural Activity).
Hadith Competition “Female Students” (Cultural Activity).
Wall Magazine Competition (Cultural Activity).
Chess Competition “Male Students” (Social Activity).
In addition, students of the Faculty won the title of Ideal Scout Leader in the scouting activity.
The delegation was supervised during the forum by Professor Dr. El-Hussein El-Saify, Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Sabroot, Ms. Naglaa Refaat, Head of the Youth Welfare Department, along with the Youth Welfare supervisors of the Faculty.
Tour Guiding Department Organizes a Student Activities Exhibition
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting student innovation and creativity, Prof. Abir Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, inaugurated the Student Activities Exhibition organized by the Tour Guiding Department. The event was attended by Prof. Hanan Al-Assar, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Sara Katat, Head of the Tour Guiding Department, along with faculty members and teaching assistants of the department.
During the exhibition, Prof. Abir Attia emphasized that the event aims to encourage students to develop creative thinking and enhance their self-confidence. She noted that the showcased works reflect their professional skills and contributions in proposing innovative ideas and solutions that help develop the tourism sector. She also added that the research projects presented by first-year students covered a variety of topics related to Ancient Egyptian art and Greco-Roman art. She expressed her appreciation for the students’ outstanding efforts, affirming that they are a source of pride for the faculty and true ambassadors of Egypt in various fields of tourism. She also extended her thanks to the faculty members and teaching assistants for their role in mentoring and supporting the students.
On her part, Prof. Hanan Al-Assar praised the continuous efforts of faculty members in supervising the students, confirming that such support contributed to highlighting their creative abilities. She stressed that the exhibition provided students with an opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge, reflecting their readiness to integrate into the job market.
Prof. Sara Katat also expressed her appreciation for the significant support provided by the faculty administration to the students, explaining that such activities help them develop their presentation, communication, and public-speaking skills, while also confirming their preparedness to excel in their professional careers.
The Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education at Alexandria University Organizes Three Awareness Seminars on “Anger and Violence Management,” “The Art of Excellence in University Public Speaking,” and “Combating Cyber Blackmail”
Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education organized a series of awareness events aimed at raising students’ awareness and developing their skills, as part of the faculty’s commitment to providing a supportive and stimulating educational and cultural environment that fosters excellence and creativity.
Dr. Doaa El-Deriry Abu El-Hassan, Dean of the Faculty, emphasized that the Faculty of Girls’ Physical Education continues its efforts to offer awareness and training programs that contribute to building students’ personalities and developing their life and academic skills. She also highlighted the faculty’s ongoing initiatives designed to enhance students’ capabilities and support their role in serving the community, in line with the university’s vision to advance the educational process.
Dr. Sabrine Atiya Morsal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained that these seminars come as part of the faculty’s plan to qualify students, strengthen their academic and personal abilities, and reinforce the university’s role in serving the community by providing an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
The first seminar, titled “Anger and Violence Management,” was held in cooperation with the Alexandria Health Directorate – East Medical District. It was presented by Dr. Mariam Mounir Fouad and Dr. Manal Ali Mohamed, specialists in family education at the San Stefano Family Health Center. The seminar discussed the concept and mechanisms of anger, methods for controlling emotional reactions, the associated health impacts, and an overview of anger management sessions, alongside practical guidelines to help students deal positively with emotional situations.
The second seminar, titled “The Art of Excellence in University Public Speaking,” was organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Teaching Methods of Physical Education. It was delivered by Dr. Naglaa Fathy Khalifa, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Professor of Teaching Methods of Gymnastics and Sports Shows. The seminar covered essential skills for outstanding presenters, body language, effective communication techniques, methods for building self-confidence and psychological readiness, in addition to designing engaging lectures, academic presentation ethics, and showcasing examples of distinguished speakers.
The third awareness seminar, titled “How to Combat Cyber Blackmail,” was organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in cooperation with the National Council for Women in Alexandria. The seminar explained the definition and types of cyber blackmail, how individuals fall victim to it, practical steps for dealing with such incidents, and the principles of safeguarding information security and data confidentiality. It was delivered by Ms. Mona Refaat Mohamed Taman, Deputy Chairwoman and Managing Director of Leaders of Future International Group. The seminar witnessed significant engagement from the students, with an open Q&A session at the end.
The events were attended by faculty members and students of the college, and the seminars were coordinated by Dr. Wafaa Gaber, the General Coordinator of Seminars at the Faculty.
Seminar at the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences titled “Strategic Planning as One of the Factors Behind the Victory of the October War 1973”
As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations of the glorious October victories, and under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, in cooperation with the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, organized a seminar entitled “Strategic Planning as One of the Factors Behind the Victory of the October War 1973.”
The seminar was delivered by Brigadier General Ahmed Fouad El-Qadi, Advisor at the Center for Strategic Studies of the Armed Forces, and held in the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Engineering.
The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Magda Madbouly, Dean of the Faculty, along with a number of faculty members, representatives from the Military Education Department, and a large group of university students.
During his lecture, Brig. Gen. El-Qadi discussed the vital role of strategic planning as a key factor in achieving the historic victory, emphasizing that meticulous preparation and careful planning formed the foundation of the successful crossing operation. He reviewed the stages of preparation for the war and highlighted the lessons learned in building national capabilities and addressing current challenges.
For his part, Col. Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, stated that the seminar comes within the university’s efforts to instill values of patriotism and national belonging among youth. He affirmed that the heroism of the October War will remain a lasting source of inspiration for future generations to face challenges with determination and thoughtful planning.
At the conclusion of the seminar, university students expressed their pride in the Egyptian Armed Forces’ role in protecting the nation and achieving the historic victory.
Prof. Dr. Magda Madbouly presented the Faculty Shield to Brig. Gen. Ahmed Fouad El-Qadi in appreciation of his service and heroism during the October War, stressing that the heroes of the Armed Forces will always remain symbols of sacrifice and devotion in the service of the homeland.
Faculty of Nursing Organizes an Educational Seminar Titled “The Battle of Awareness… Our Youth, Our Responsibility” in Celebration of the October Victory
As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations marking the anniversary of the glorious October Victory, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the educational seminar organized by the Faculty of Nursing under the title “The Battle of Awareness… Our Youth, Our Responsibility”, held at the college’s main conference hall.
The seminar was delivered by Major General (Staff) Dr. Eng. Hafez Hassan, former Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry and former Assistant Chief of Operations of the Armed Forces. Among the attendees were Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Sahar Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Awatef El-Sharkawy, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Lamia El-Shafei, University Coordinator of Voluntary Activities, along with a large number of faculty members and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hakim emphasized Alexandria University’s keenness to instill the values of belonging and national awareness among its students by hosting prominent national figures capable of clarifying facts and enlightening youth about the challenges facing the nation. He noted that the spirit of the October Victory remains an everlasting lesson in the faith of Egyptians in their abilities, strategic planning, and determination to achieve victory despite all challenges.
During the seminar, Major General Hafez Hassan reviewed the various stages of the glorious October War — from the War of Attrition to the planning and preparation, the crossing of the Suez Canal, and the storming of the Bar Lev Line — leading to victory and the achievement of peace. He also addressed several key topics, including the reasons behind targeting Egypt, the importance of awareness of Egypt’s civilization and history, the role of human capital as a safeguard for the nation, and the dangers of rumors and fifth-generation warfare, emphasizing how awareness and knowledge are essential tools to confront them.
For her part, Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny expressed her appreciation for the support provided by the University administration, led by Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, in organizing educational and awareness events. She stressed the importance of connecting the past with the present and drawing inspiration from the heroism of the October War to build the New Republic, highlighting that awareness and the investment in human potential are the true paths toward development and progress.
Meanwhile, Dr. Lamia El-Shafei noted that the University places great emphasis on developing students’ awareness through a series of educational seminars and cultural activities that host national figures and field experts to strengthen the spirit of loyalty and belonging among youth.
The seminar concluded with an open dialogue between Major General Hafez Hassan and the students, featuring rich discussions on the lessons of the October War and the current challenges facing the Egyptian state.
