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High Institute of Public Health Concludes the 2025 Summer School on “One Health”

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the High Institute of Public Health concluded the activities of the 2025 Summer School on “One Health,” organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Office in Egypt, from August 23 to September 7.

The closing ceremony was attended by Prof. Heba El-Kady, Dean of the Institute, Prof. Zeinab Sheta, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with WHO representatives in Cairo: Dr. Omar Aboul-Atta, Dr. Reem Gouda, Dr. Heba Abou Bakr, Dr. Yara Khalaf, and Dr. Sara Ghanem. The event also brought together faculty members, experts, and researchers from various health, veterinary, and environmental disciplines, as well as representatives of governmental and private institutions and civil society organizations.

In her remarks, Prof. Heba El-Kady highlighted that this summer school, the first of its kind at the Institute, aimed to promote the “One Health” concept that links human, animal, and environmental health. The intensive training program engaged 43 participants through interactive lectures, applied workshops, and group activities designed to build capacities, encourage critical thinking, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the principles of synergy and coordination at the heart of the “One Health” approach. She emphasized that this initiative reflects the Institute’s pioneering role in capacity building and in advancing local and international partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals and improve public health in Egypt and the region.

Prof. Zeinab Sheta added that the program addressed several key themes, including the foundations and principles of “One Health,” surveillance and outbreak investigation, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), health policies and governance, environmental changes and their impact on public health, as well as community engagement and combating “infodemics.” She noted that participants also developed innovative group projects offering practical solutions to current health challenges, reflecting a strong spirit of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

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Faculty of Medicine Organizes Its First Alumni Forum and Entrepreneurship Exhibition for Its Graduates

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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 for Education and Student Affairs, witnessed yesterday, Saturday the 28th of December 2024, the first forum and entrepreneurship exhibition for alumni of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.
 
 
 
 
The forum was attended by Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Governor of Beheira, Dr. Hind Hanafy, member of the Senate and former President of the University, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, Professor of Ophthalmology and former Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Naglaa Mashaal, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the General Program for the Pre-Bachelor's Stage, in addition to a group of former Vice Presidents of the University, former Deans and Vice Deans of the Faculty of Medicine, faculty members, graduates of the Faculty and students.
 
 
 
 
 
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that this day is one of the distinguished days at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, noting that the idea of holding this forum came in order for previous and future generations to meet and exchange experiences and success stories achieved by previous generations in order to be a motivator and encouragement for future generations. Dr. Abdelmohsen said that since its establishment in 1942, the Faculty of Medicine has graduated many generations of skilled doctors who have distinguished themselves scientifically, administratively and in leadership, as they have held many managerial positions in various medical specialties in Egypt and the world. He pointed out that these alumni are the human force that has given the faculty its distinction and leadership as a result of their excellence and abundant knowledge. He stressed that the goal of the forum is also to raise the faculty's QS ranking, which is based on the reputation of graduates through their research output and career history, noting that the alumni have contributed to the faculty being among the top 300 medical colleges in the world.
While Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is proud of the its alumni all over the world because they are the best ambassadors for their country in all medical specialties, stressing that the faculty graduates of experienced doctors have established the values of noble behavior, wise leadership and loyalty and are a role model for all subsequent generations, noting that the forum aims to provide support to students and maintain ties to build strong bridges between different generations.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Tamer Abdallah stressed that the forum is one of the manifestations of celebration and loyalty to the alumni who have made efforts and giving over the years and in appreciation of what they have provided during their academic career and their scientific and research contributions, and to motivate students and future generations to continue to excel and succeed by listening to the success stories achieved by those graduates. He stressed that the alumni have held the highest administrative positions in all sectors of the state, whether in medical or non-medical institutions, and stressed that the Alumni Association Office works to facilitate all services for graduates and shed light on their successes.
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal expressed his pride for belonging to the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, which has contributed to graduating distinguished medical cadres in various specialties whose efforts are inexhaustible. He pointed out that the faculty graduates have not only excelled in the medical field, but they have also excelled in other fields such as art, sports, poetry, literature, history, archaeology and music.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Naglaa Mashaal pointed out that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the distinguished faculties in all medical specialties in Egypt and the world, stressing that the forum brings together the giants of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, to exchange experiences and motivate current and future generations to follow in their footsteps.
 
 
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Faculty of Economics and Political Science organizes a training program on leadership skills in public affairs

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science organized a training program entitled "Leadership Skills in Public Affairs" in cooperation with the Mahrousa Foundation for Development and Participation, during which a number of students were trained on the positive participation of youth in public affairs, and the identification of the characteristics and requirements of influential leadership in order to prepare youth capable of serving the nation and raising its status.
 
 
 
 
In his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban stressed the importance of the workshop topic, which focuses on two important values: leadership and positive participation, pointing out the importance of having effective leaders in various sectors of society in light of society's need for distinguished personalities capable of achieving major goals, and stimulating the spirits and capabilities of subordinates despite their different educational levels, psychological characteristics, and class affiliations. He added that positive participation is the best pillar of democratic systems, and it also represents the essential difference between modern societies and traditional societies. At the end of his speech, Dr. Wahban praised the continuous and constructive cooperation between Alexandria University and all prominent community organizations, including the Mahrousa Foundation, the partner of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science in the workshop.
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Hani Ibrahim, Chairman of the Mahrousa Foundation, delivered a speech in which he thanked the Faculty of Economics and Political Science for hosting this important course in the field of training and development, especially since it is a course that addresses the positive participation of young people in the affairs of the nation.
 
 
 

Inauguration of "Steps into Field" Student Training Project 6th Edition

 

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Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, and Dr. Mahmoud El-Maghrabi, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, inaugurated today, yesterday, August 4, 2024, the activities of the "Steps into Field" training project in its sixth edition for students of the three faculties, with the participation of 200 male and female students, in the conference hall at the Faculty of Agriculture in Shatby, and in the presence of the vice deans of the three faculties participating in the project.
 
 
 
The project aims to qualify and train students on the basics of various agricultural and animal projects, to graduate students capable of managing their own project and working on farms and serving development projects in the country, as well as seeking to establish and implement a production project on the ground.
 
 
 
 
The project will include lectures by a number of professors from Alexandria University faculties and business leaders in the agricultural and veterinary fields. Training will also be provided by the various companies and factories participating in the project. The training program will last for 45 days.
 
 
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Faculty of Business Tackles "Corruption in Scientific Research" and Recommends Integrating Academic Integrity into Curricula

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Prof. Dr. Said Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Faculty of Business organized a seminar on Wednesday, May 21, titled "Corruption in Scientific Research: Practices and Prevention Methods."
The event aligns with the implementation of Egypt’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

The seminar was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ayman Shtiwy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Prof. Dr. Alaa El-Gharbawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, in support of the university’s role in achieving the fourth strategic objective of the national strategy — building a society that is aware of the dangers of corruption and capable of confronting it.

Prof. Dr. Mokhtar Youssef, former Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, delivered the keynote lecture. He highlighted the distinctions between plagiarism, citation, and academic theft as different forms of corruption in research. He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between universities and oversight bodies to promote transparency, and recommended the inclusion of academic integrity content in university curricula.

The seminar was attended by several prominent academic figures and experts, including:

  • Prof. Dr. Omnia Mokhtar, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Business
  • Prof. Dr. Said Abdelaziz, former Dean of the Faculty and former Governor of Al-Sharqia
  • Prof. Dr. El-Sayed El-Seify, former Dean of the Faculty
  • Prof. Dr. Mayada Abdelkader, General Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at Alexandria University and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law for Graduate Studies and Research
  • Dr. Hani El-Menshawy, Chairman of the Federation of Industries Association
  • Dr. Adel Antar, Deputy General Coordinator of the Strategy at Alexandria University
  • Dr. Heba El-Taweel, Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Faculty of Business

The event is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of transparency and academic honesty, and to encourage ethical, impactful scientific research

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