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.
























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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.


Seminar at Saba Pasha Faculty of Agriculture on the Role of Ethics and Values in Achieving Development

As part of the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha’s commitment to strengthening its community role and spreading awareness of positive values among students, and under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, the faculty organized a seminar within its cultural season activities entitled “Ethics and Values and Their Role in Development.”
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Fattah, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Saba Pasha, emphasized that the seminar addressed the importance of establishing a strong system of ethics and values in society and its role in supporting sustainable development efforts and building a cohesive community based on responsibility and belonging. He also highlighted the importance of promoting these values among youth and students, as they represent the fundamental pillar for building the nation’s future.
The seminar was attended by Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal, Director General of the Da‘wah and Religious Media Sector, along with a number of scholars from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and specialists in the field of Islamic outreach. An interactive discussion took place with attendees about the role of religious and human values in spreading positive awareness and confronting negative behaviors within society.
Dr. Iman Ayad, the seminar coordinator, explained that the event was attended by a number of the faculty’s leadership members, faculty staff, teaching assistants, and students, with active engagement and fruitful discussions around the seminar’s themes.
At the end of the seminar, appreciation was extended to the speakers and organizers for the valuable awareness content they presented, which contributes to strengthening students’ community awareness.



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