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Educational seminar at the Faculty of Science on fourth-generation warfare
As part of Alexandria University's celebrations of the glorious June 30 Revolution, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Popular Defense Forces and the Military, represented by the University's Military Education Department, organized an awareness seminar this morning, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Faculty of Science's Shatby Building. The seminar was titled "Fourth-Generation Warfare and its Direction to the Civilian Sector." Major General Dr. Hisham El-Halabi, Advisor to the Nasser Higher Military Academy for Strategic Studies, delivered the lecture. The seminar was attended by Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty, deans, faculty members, and students.
This seminar is part of a series of events and activities organized by the university to commemorate the June 30 Revolution, which symbolizes the Egyptian people's will to protect their country and preserve its resources. Through this, the university affirms its commitment to spreading national awareness and instilling the values of loyalty and belonging in its students, as an essential part of its educational and societal mission.
In his speech, Major General Hisham Al-Halabi addressed the concept of fourth-generation warfare, which relies primarily on psychological, media, and electronic warfare. These wars aim to spread rumors, incite chaos, and weaken the spirit of national belonging, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the state from within without direct military intervention. He emphasized the need to enhance university students' awareness of these contemporary wars and their important role as the first line of defense against the attempts to distort and distort information to which the Egyptian state is exposed. He emphasized that youth are the true force for building and protecting the nation.
Dr. Sherine Khattab, Dean of the Faculty of Science, emphasized in her speech the Faculty of Science's commitment to providing scientific, cultural, and awareness-raising support to its students, with the aim of preparing an aware, educated generation capable of facing challenges.
Dr. Mohamed Essam Hagar, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, emphasized the importance of linking academic roles with community service.
Dr. Ahmed Safar, the supervisor of studies at the Shatby Building, expressed his pride in hosting these national awareness events.
Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, and Lieutenant Colonel Shihab El-Din Magdy praised the students' positive interaction and active participation in the discussions. They emphasized the continued organization of such seminars to educate young people and protect them against intellectual and media threats.
The event witnessed significant student interaction, including contributions and questions addressing how to combat rumors and fake news, the importance of maintaining national security, and the role of digital media in supporting or threatening societal stability.
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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.
Popular and Military Defense Forces Highlight National Security Challenges at Alexandria University
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to strengthening national awareness among its students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces, in cooperation with the Faculty of Fine Arts, organized an educational lecture entitled “The Egyptian State’s Vision on the Challenges Facing National Security.” The event was attended by Dr. Nevine Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at the university, and Lieutenant Colonel Shehab El-Din Magdy, Deputy Director.
The lecture was delivered by Brigadier General Dr. Engineer Wael El-Abd, who reviewed the most pressing challenges to national security, foremost among them cross-border threats and the dangers they pose to the stability of the state. He emphasized that recognizing the magnitude of these challenges requires integrated practical measures to enhance the state’s ability to safeguard its resources.
El-Abd pointed to a set of necessary measures to address these challenges, including: tightening border control, recognizing the implications of proximity to conflict zones, monitoring the moves of major powers with expansionist tendencies, accurate tracking of migration flows, enforcing field and developmental control over remote areas, raising public awareness to counter disinformation and rumors, ensuring every citizen holds an official ID card, and maintaining constant monitoring and analysis of both local and international media trends.
For her part, Dr. Nevine Gharib stressed that such educational meetings contribute to raising students’ awareness of national issues and instilling in them a deep sense of belonging, enabling them to confront extremist ideologies and smear campaigns.
In his remarks, Colonel Mohamed Maher explained that the university, in cooperation with the Popular and Military Defense Forces, is working to build genuine awareness among students and connect them with national issues, emphasizing that national security begins within the walls of the university as the cradle of minds and gateway to the future.
The event concluded by affirming that safeguarding national security is a shared responsibility that requires citizen awareness, institutional cooperation, and collective action to protect the homeland and preserve its resources in the face of diverse challenges.
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