English Faculty News
Faculty of Education Organizes Lecture on Credit Hours Culture in Graduate Studies
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Alexandria University, participated in the lecture organized by the Faculty of Education today under the title: “The Culture of Credit Hours in the Graduate Studies Sector”, delivered by Dr. Mohamed Gamal El-Turki, former Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, indicated that this lecture comes within the framework of the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, on the necessity of establishing the concepts of leadership empowerment, preparing mid-level leaders, and spreading the culture of credit hours in the postgraduate studies and research sector at the university, explaining that the target group of the lecture is the faculties’ vice-deans and their assistants, heads of academic departments, and postgraduate staff in the faculties of Education, Commerce and Arts.
The lecture witnessed interaction from all the attendees during the discussion and dialogue with the lecturer, and they benefited from the information presented.
Faculty of Arts organizes The Festival of the Theater Department for specialized institutes
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Arts organized the “Festival of the Theatre Department for Departments and Specialized Institutes” at the Grand Theater in the Library of Alexandria.
Dr. Manal Fouda, Head of the Theater Department at the faculty, pointed out the goal of holding this festival, which is to unite the ranks of all educational institutions specialized in teaching the arts in one crucible to enhance students’ creative abilities and serve the goals of the National Strategic Plan and Egypt’s Vision 2030 regarding investing in people.
The opening included a theatrical performance entitled (The Shahateen Drama), written by Badr Muhareb and directed by Dr. Gamal Yaqout and acting students of the Theater Department at Alexandria University, and holding training workshops at the Shatby Culture Palace, and theatrical performances in the Small Theater in its Alexandria Library. The festival also witnessed the honoring of a number of art icons in Alexandria, and the showing of a number of short films of the most important dramatic works that distinguished students and graduates of the Theater Department and the Higher Institute. For performing arts this year. And short films about the most important works of the festival’s honorees.
The deans, deans of colleges, faculty members, the dean of the Cinema Institute in Alexandria, the dean of the Institute of Dramatic Arts in Alexandria, and a group of artists specialized in the theatrical and cinematic fields participated in the opening.
Higher Institute of Public Health organizes an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the October victories, entitled “Crossing and Victory”
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health organized an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War under the title “Crossing and Victory,” with the participation of a group of the most prominent participants in sinking the destroyer Eilat and destroying the port of Eilat, namely Major General Nabil El Shazly, trainer. The executors of the Eilat Operations Group, Major General Omar Ezz El-Din, and Marine Lieutenant Colonel Mohsen Al-Gohary, in the presence of Dr. Heba Al-Qadi, Dean of the Institute, Dr. Engy Al-Ghitani, Deputy of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Nisreen Al-Nimr, Deputy of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
In her speech, Dr. Heba Al-Qadi affirmed that the glorious October victory is a great victory and a defining moment in the history of the Arab nation, especially since it united the Arab nation around one goal, which is to defend the usurped land and confront the enemy, pointing out that the spirit of determination and patience must be inspired by the October victories and we must remember Always our heroic martyrs, and we always renew our pledge to liberate Palestine from the usurping enemy.
While Major General Omar Ezz El-Din referred to his participation in the bombing of the destroyer Eilat and the destruction of the Israeli rig in the Suez Canal and the Belayim oil field during the war, as Israel seized it and had to be recovered after it was exploited by Israel. He pointed out that the Eilat operation contributed to raising the morale of the Egyptians and the forces. The Egyptian Armed Forces after the setback of June 1967, and paved the way for achieving victory in October 1973.
While Major General Nabil El Shazly spoke about his role in training the Egyptian heroes in the Egyptian Navy to swim and dive, which brought down the Israeli naval destroyer Eilat, stressing that the preparation stage for the operation was arduous and required carrying out very tough training, stressing that it was an unprecedented process in military operations and is taught in all academies. Military forces around the world, and he confirmed that he was tasked with raising the level of endurance and speed among the group’s members so that they could carry out the operation and return again safely.
Major General Mohsen Al-Gohary referred to his role in the rescue operations during and after the operation and clearing the Suez Canal area to pave the way for the heroes to cross to Eilat and carry out the mission efficiently.
Dr. Konsowa congratulates the faculty of Agriculture for winning 3 research projects in the initiative to link scientific research with industry
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the professors of the Faculty of Agriculture in El-Shatby, Dr. Marsa El-Souda, Dr. Ibrahim El-Sayed, and Dr. Sameh Awad, after receiving today the contracts for their winning projects within the initiative to link scientific research with industry, which is the appeal launched by the Academy of Scientific Research in July 2022, to find innovative applied scientific and technological solutions for the dairy sector.
Today, Dr. Mahmoud Saqr, President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and Ms. Doaa Salima, Executive Director of the Center for Industrial Modernization, handed over the contracts for the three winning projects to the professors of the Faculty of Agriculture.
Dr. Muhammad Bahey El-Din, Dean of the College of Agriculture, indicated that these projects come within the framework of the strategy launched by Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of the University, with the need to benefit from the research outputs and projects of the university, develop the concept of knowledge-based industry and maximize the benefit of research to serve the community, explaining that cooperation With industry, support for innovation, innovators, and technological entrepreneurship comes at the top of the priorities of Alexandria University and Egypt's vision for development 2030, and he added that 3 research outputs submitted by the Faculty of Agriculture out of 8 at the level of the Republic were selected for those who have the ability to implement their projects with industrial partners according to specific criteria and a relevant time plan.
Main goals, in addition to creating permanent channels between the industry sector, universities and research centers to benefit from ideas and scientific research in solving the challenges facing various industrial sectors. And its products according to an innovative scientific methodology.
Faculty of Education Celebrates its 53rd Class Graduation
The Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, celebrated the graduation of the 53rd batch of its students, in the presence of Dr. Reda Hegazy, Minister of Education and Technical Education, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, Major General Hazem Badr, Deputy Commander of the Northern Military Region, and Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, in addition to deans and vice-deans of different faculties, faculty members at Alexandria University, as well as leaders of education in Alexandria, members of the House of Representatives and Senate, clergy, and parents of students.
In his speech, Dr. Reda Hegazy stressed the necessity of continuous development of the teacher and benefiting from the many sources of knowledge to develop the educational process. He stressed that the Ministry seeks a teacher who produces information and data, not a teacher who teaches information to students, in order to create what is called “creativity producing education.” Hegazy pointed out that the President puts the Egyptian teacher at the forefront of his interests by offering a competition to appoint 30,000 teachers every year, adding that there are several specific mechanisms based on which new teachers are selected, which are the academic specialization, the educational specialization, the general knowledge of the teachers, the extent of their familiarity with technology, and their proficiency in one of the Arabic or English languages, in addition to passing the physical fitness tests. He also stressed that there will be competitions to be announced soon. At the end of his speech, Hegazy stressed that there is no development of education without improving the teacher’s performance.
While Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa congratulated the parents and thanked them for their great efforts with their children during the years of study until graduation. He also thanked everyone who participated in the educational process during the years of study at the faculty, including department heads, faculty members, their assistants, and all the faculty employees for their support, dedication, and sincerity. Konsowa stressed that the Egyptian state is currently witnessing the construction phase under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stressing that the Egyptian teacher is the cornerstone in building the Egyptian state. He pointed out that teachers are the ones who give credit to all the leaders present today, as they have influenced the values by which we live to this day. Konsowa stressed that the value of knowledge, advising students of the importance of possessing it to build a knowledge-based economy, and calling on them to be ambassadors for their country, their university, and their faculty, wherever they are, and to strive to convey an honourable image of their alma mater.
While Major General Mohamed El-Sherif congratulated all the graduates and their families, wishing them more success, stressing the state’s keenness, under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the New Republic, to provide full support and care to the Egyptian teacher. The governor stressed that the Faculty of Education is one of the most important faculties, for its role in preparing future generations who are to become doctors, engineers, and all other professions, pointing out that teaching is a lofty profession and teachers are the messengers of this nation.
Major General Hazem Badr conveyed the greetings of Major General Staff Walid Hamouda to the attendees, adding that arming yourself with knowledge is one of the pillars of the Egyptian state, wishing the students a prosperous and bright future filled with the fulfilment of hopes and aspirations as much as the graduates made great efforts during their years of study.
The celebration activities began with a parade of graduates, then the national anthem of the Arab Republic of Egypt, followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. At the end of the celebration, the students took the oath of the graduates of the 53rd class of students from the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University.
