Senghor University
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Université Senghor جامعة سنجور | ||
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The French-speaking International University for African Development or Senghor University (in French: Université Senghor d'Alexandrie) is a private university in Alexandria, established by decree of the President of the
History
The establishing of an International French-Speaking University dates back to the early seventies when the former Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation - the International Organization of
In October 1990, the university was officially inaugurated, and Albert Laurdi was appointed president of the university, and studies began in only two departments: administration and health. The environmental department was opened in 1991, then the department of culture in 1993, and global risk and crisis management in 2000. The university has been receiving since Its establishment of only 50 students annually, until 2003 when the number of students received by the university increased to 100 students, then to 150 students in 2009, then 200 students annually in 2013. On June 21, 2016, Terry Vaerdal was appointed president and then director of the university. Afterwards, Hani Helal was appointed president of the university, and on December 3, 2021 the foundation stone was laid for the new and permanent headquarters of the university
Objectives
Senghor University was established to achieve several goals, including:
- Restore the basic unity of science, the dialogue of cultures, and the protection of African originality and values.
- Contribute to serving sustainable development issues in the African continent.
- Training African cadres in the areas of sustainable urban mobility and the blue economy.
- Integrating the goal of sustainable development in the areas of culture, Ecology, management, and health.
- Design and disseminate public policies on peace and security in Africa and raise awareness of equality between women and men.
Photo gallery
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The new headquarters
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The new headquarters
See also
References
- ^ "Senghor University in Alexandria, Campus France". Campus France. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "State keen on backing establishment of new universities". State Information Service. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "SENGHOR UNIVERSITY IN ALEXANDRIA". Egypte.campusfrance. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ^ "Senghor University". Alluniversity. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ^ "Egypt's PM: State keen on backing establishment of new universities". Egypttoday. 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
External links
- Media related to Senghor University, Alexandria at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website