The Community Service Committee of the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication committee organized a visit to the Very Nile Initiative for Mass Communication students onTuesday, November 14, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to raise students’ awareness about the importance of ensuring access to clean water, aligning with the sixth sustainable development goal of the United Nations and Egypt’s 2030 vision for clean water, equitable sanitation, and hygiene for all.

The Very Nile Initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing plastic consumption and develop eco-friendly solutions to remove inorganic waste from the river, in collaboration with the fishermen on Qursaya Island in Cairo.

The visit started with an orientation given by Mr. Ahmed Hatem, the logistics manager, who offered students a tour of VeryNile units. He emphasized VeryNile’s commitment to developing sustainable methods for cleaning the Nile, including recycling plastic bottle caps into multi-use plastic sheets and transforming or “upcycling” these plastic bags into attractive products such as bags, wallets, and caps.  He also highlighted that VeryNile empowers local marginalized communities of fishermen through an environmental process of collecting recyclables of trash from the Nile in exchange for financial incentives.

After the orientation, the students attended two workshops. They first attended an environmental session conducted by Ms. Amna Karamallah, the Awareness and Advocacy Intern. She provided the students with valuable information about the Nile River, its sources, beach cleanups, plastic pollution, and various awareness-raising activities. In the second workshop, the students had a hands-on upcycling experience where they made their own wallets out of plastic waste and took them home.

The Faculty of Al-Alsun is immensely proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of one of our outstanding students, Fatma Elzahraa Ahmed, who recently participated in the prestigious UNCTAD Youth Forum held at the National Exhibition Center in the United Arab Emirates from 16 to 20 October 2023. This forum brought together approximately 300 young participants from around the world, aged between 18 and 30 years old, to engage in dynamic discussions and exchange ideas on pressing global issues.

During the UNCTAD Youth Forum, participants delved into crucial topics related to youth empowerment in areas such as technological innovations, greening of industries, reimagined education, and soft skills development.

Fatma’s participation in the UNCTAD Youth Forum exemplifies the dedication, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to global engagement that we strive to instill in our students in the Department of Al-Alsun. 

We extend our warmest congratulations to Fatma Elzahraa on this remarkable participation and wish her continued success in her academic journey and future endeavors. We also extend our best wishes to all our students, encouraging them to pursue opportunities for growth to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. 

The Mass Communication department within the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication sent a total of 150 students to various media institutions for internship and training programs throughout the 2022/2023 academic year, as part of its Student Internship Program (SIP).

SIP has forged partnerships with advertising agencies and media training centers in the fields of voice-over, dubbing, e-marketing, and social media management.  These internships provided students with invaluable exposure to the media industry, enabling them to confront real-world career challenges.

Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of training or internships within a media institution is a prerequisite for Mass Communication students to obtain their bachelor’s degree. This requirement ensures that students develop a robust professional foundation to complement the theoretical and practical knowledge gained on the MIU campus.

The recent internships build upon SIP’s continued commitment to providing essential skill development for students. In August 2021 a batch of 32 students completed their mass media skills training at The Middle East News Agency. Subsequently, in September 2021, the second and third batches, consisting of 50 students each, joined the voice-over training and e-marketing training at Maspero,

In pursuit of their goal to equip students with essential skills, SIP remains committed to enrolling its students in pivotal training programs and internships. These opportunities allow students to immerse themselves in the media industry, connect with seasoned professionals, and establish a competitive edge in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Looking ahead, the department is already planning its seventh batch of internships at Pronto FM, offering students a chance to gain expertise in Dubbing and Advanced Digital Marketing skills.

During the Summer 2023 semester, 38 Al-Alsun students completed the Journalistic Translation program with Mr. Hany Aasal, Managing Editor and Head of the Diplomatic Department at Al Ahram. Since 2016, the Department and Al Ahram Regional Institute for Journalism have worked hand in hand to prepare our graduates for a successful career in journalism and translation.

حقق طلاب جامعة مصر الدولية نجاحًا باهرًا في عرض هذا العام “سينما ٣٠”، الذي يحكي عن فيلم يتم تصويره في إحدى قرى مصر النائية عام ١٩٣٠، أثناء الاحتلال البريطاني لمصر.

تتعرض المسرحية لرفض المأمور البريطاني أن يتحدث أهل القرية أمام الكاميرا عن حياة تحاكي واقعهم، وأن يتعلموا شيئًا جديدًا هي لغة السينما، الأمر الذي يقوض أدوات الاحتلال وهي الرهبة والجهل.

تم تقديم المسرحية في فصل واحد من تأليف محمود جمال وإخراج عبد الخالق حديني على مسرح جراند طيبة يوم 25 يونيو 2023 وعلى مسرح مكتبة المعادي يوم 18 أغسطس 2023.

يضم فريق المسرح طلابًا من كلية الألسن والإعلام، وكلية إدارة الأعمال، وكلية الهندسة، وكلية طب الفم والأسنان، وكلية الصيدلة، وكلية علوم الحاسب. وتتنوع أدوار الطلاب بين التمثيل والديكور والإخراج.

حضر عدد من الفنانين المسرحيين المخضرمين الذين تفضلوا بقبول الدعوة، على رأسهم الفنان الكبير عبد الرحمن أبو زهرة، وأشادوا بالعرض المسرحي وأداء طلاب الجامعة الذي يقترب جدًا من مستوى الاحتراف.

MIU Theater Team achives great success with this year’s performance Cinema 30, which tells the story of a film set in a remote Egyptian village in 1930, during the British occupation of Egypt.

The play addresses the British warden’s refusal to allow the villagers to speak in front of the camera about a life that mimics their reality, and to learn something new, which is the language of cinema, as this would undermine the strategies if the occupation to keep the villagers living in fear and ignorance.

The play was presented in one act, written by Mahmoud Gamal and directed by Abdel Khaleq Hadini, at the Grand Taiba Theater on June 25, 2023, and at the Maadi Library Theater on August 18, 2023.

MIU Theater Team includes students from the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Dentistry, the Facullty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Computer Science. Students’ roles varies between acting, stage props, and directing.

Prominent theatrical artists, including the great actor Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra, were invited to attend the show. The team members were praised for their professional performance.

MIU’s Training, Evaluation & Research Writing Center proudly celebrated the exceptional winners of the highly anticipated General Knowledge and Creative Writing competitions on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

The Center was delighted to hold these two captivating competitions, which attracted talented participants from all faculties. The winners of the General Knowledge Competition were recognized and rewarded for their remarkable performance, while the English and Arabic Poetry and Short Story categories celebrated the outstanding creativity of the first and second place winners.

It was an inspiring event that showcased the brilliant intelligence and impressive creativity of our students.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the enthusiastic participants who contributed to the remarkable success of these competitions. Your dedication and competence truly exemplify the outstanding standards upheld by MIU.

The Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication organized a seminar on the importance of youth joining the Decent Life “Haya Karima” Initiative. The seminar hosted two distinguished speakers: Ms. Sarah Eid, Head of the Transparency and Community Engagement Unit at the Ministry of Finance, and Dr. Hesham El-Helbawy, Assistant of the Minister of Local Development for National Projects, Local Administration Development, and Egyptian Rural Development.

Ms. Eid discussed the national model for participatory budgeting, which ensures transparency, participation, and community accountability to meet the needs of citizens and improve the quality of public services.

Dr. El-Helbawy, for his part, talked about the concept of development and how to foster local development in Egypt. He also discussed the Egyptian Rural Development Program (Decent Life “Haya Karima”), which aims to achieve balanced and integrated development in all rural and urban areas across Egypt.

We’re so proud of our students who are innovative, dynamic, and hardworking. That is why we, the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication, made it an annual tradition to celebrate our talents.

This year we at the Department of Al-Alsun held our Merit Day to honor our students’ academic achievements and outstanding performance in sports and selected projects. Special rewards were granted to students who excelled in their dubbing, subtitling and graduation projects. Merit Day is always a chance to express our pride in our students. We wish you all the success in your future endeavors!

The Department of Mass Communication at the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication organized a seminar titled “Public Relations and the Development of Advertising Strategies.” The event took place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in the university auditorium OOA.

Moderated by Ranim Azzam and Mohamed Elanwar, both PR account managers at POD, Egypt’s leading integrated communications agency, the seminar discussed the latest trends in the field of PR. It also shed light on various aspects of integrated marketing communication that Mass Communication students can explore post-graduation. The discussion encompassed the challenges that fresh graduates may encounter and the internship opportunities available for senior year students at POD.

Drawing an audience of more than 50 students from diverse years and majors, the seminar took place during the assembly hour, from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM. During this time, the moderators engaged with students, answering their questions on the contemporary working conditions within the PR industry.

This initiative by the Department of Mass Communication underscores its commitment to fostering practical connections for students before graduation. By providing insights into the industry and addressing queries about post-graduation challenges, the department aims to equip students with the knowledge and experience needed for a seamless transition into their professional lives.