The idea of establishing an alumni association at BUC emerged to focus on their pioneering role in building society and influencing the future industry, in addition to activating the university’s positive partnership with the community foundation.
The Association’s first concern is to enhance the spirit of belonging and communication between graduates and the university, to invest their energies and capabilities in the optimal investment, to develop their capabilities, to provide them with the opportunity to participate in various activities and programs, in addition to helping them obtain jobs appropriate to their specializations and the requirements of the labor market, by introducing the public and private sectors to the competencies of the graduates in different specialties, where graduates are considered honorable models who develop processes.Â
Creating channels of communication between the university and its graduates and providing the best means of guidance and counseling, and it is also keen to follow up and train graduates to qualify them for the requirements of the labor market, as well as work to find the necessary structure and methods to achieve communication between graduates and the university on one side and between them and the institutions and bodies of society on the other side.
The university aspires to establish an effective partnership between itself and its graduates with different community institutions, in addition to the transfer and exchange of their practical experiences with university students who are still in the stage of receiving education in addition to developing their skills and abilities through specialized courses.
The university is keen to raise the level and efficiency of its graduates and qualify them for the labor market and provide them with suitable job opportunities, as it also seeks to provide the necessary training and workshops to develop their capabilities and skills.
Which supports the idea of ​​achieving permanent and effective communication between the university and its graduates and following up on their news in the practical environment and the objectives of the association which are summarized in:
Youssef Ibraheem Abdelazim:Â A graduate of the School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts- Badr University in Cairo.
      Youssef Ibrahim, born in 1996 and graduated from BUC School of Filmmaking in 2022, is a passionate and experienced cinematographer with extensive industry experience. Youssef became responsible for Guided video content and production processes in Salalah- Oman, as he directly works with creative professionals. He has won the “Certificate of Appreciation for photographing Watan projects” before His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Aufit Al Shanfari. Despite his young age, Youssef has worked on various creative projects, ex: “Cameraman” with the Egyptian rapper: Abo Elanwar,” he also worked on the short films “After a while,” “Ellahad,” and “Barbary.” Youssef also directed the photography of documentary films, such as: “More than Game,” Hatata Shayala,” “The Dance,” and “Airport Salalah.”Â
Tarek Abdallah: A graduate of the School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts- Badr University in Cairo.
Tarek Abdallah was born in 2000 and graduated from BUC School of Filmmaking as he studied cinematography in 2022. Tarek has won the Silver Award in Alexandria Short Film Festival-2022 for the short film: “Kalaks.” He also filmed four short movies during his educational period: “Maa’ Tamnyatna Bel Nagah” (2019,) “Kalaks” (2021,) “Oud Karbeet” (2022,) and “47” (2022). Not only Tarik has done an excellent job in the field of short films, but also utilized his education in the field of commercials and music videos. From 2020 to 2022, Tarek became a part of more than 40 commercials and video clips as a trainee (focus puller, and/or a director of photography.)
Dr. Ahmed Khalid: A Graduate of School of Oral and Dental Medicine in 2021- Badr University in Cairo.Â
“After completing my higher education, I began to wonder about the next phase; and I preferred to start postgraduate studies in oral and dental medicine in British Crown. With the challenge of ideas surrounding one, making the decision was highly intimidating. However, with self-confidence and my strong belief in improving, I managed to conquer my worries. Settling at the Universities of Royal College of England and Royal College of Ireland, I started a one-and-a-half-year journey of studying to obtain a degree of science as a fellow and a physician of English and Irish fellowshipsMFD and MFDS.”
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Tarek Abdallah: A graduate of the School of Filmmaking and Performing Arts- Badr University in Cairo.
After he graduated from the Department of English Language, Wissam joined the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation as an official translator and interpreter. Later on, he became in charge of the Federation’s Foreign Affairs. Wissam is also responsible for communicating with international and foreign federations and was a coordinator in the Lifesaving and Finswimming Championships held in Egypt.
Yara Muhammed Ibrahim: A Graduate of the School of Applied Arts- Badr University in Cairo.
In her senior year at the University, Yara won the Golden Award of PRIME Awards 2021, the Middle East & Africa region’s leading and most prestigious competition for the regional packaging industry. Yara has created a sustainable, eco-friendly giraffe-shaped candy box. The box has been made to mimic a puzzle which not only makes a child happy but also intrigues his/her interest in arts and crafts.
John Nabil, Heba Ashraf, and Paula Fady, graduates of the School of Applied Arts, 2022.
For their graduation project from the Department of Textile, the trio came up with their brilliant idea: a piece of fabric that works as an alternative to casts and splints. The fabric converts from lean to rigid and works as a composite when exposed to UV rays. This is to make sure it maintains the proper position of broken bones during the healing process. The fabric is customizable, sustainable, waterproof, and anti-bacterial. BUC Research Academy has funded and sponsored the graduation project of Paula, Heba, and John. Later on, their colleague: Febronia Eid joined them to add her magical marketing techniques. The dream team is collaborating to demonstrate their idea in BUC Business Incubator.
Ahmed Ashraf and Ali Alsoudi: Graduates of the School of Applied Arts
Ahmed Ashraf and Ali Alsoudi are childhood friends, university colleagues, and business partners. Together, they graduated from BUC- School of Applied Arts in 2022. For their graduation project, the duo came up with a niche idea: Fabric that is cut resistant that offers not only protection but also a cooling effect. The fabric is made of natural materials and is breathable and sustainable. Funded by BUC Research Academy, and supported by BUC Business Incubator, Ahmed and Ali are exploring all their opportunities in turning their project into a fruitful business
Creating a communication channel between the university and the owners of the surrounding institutions and companies to find out their graduates’ needs.
Participating in the activities organized by the university, which are represented in the following: exhibitions, seminars, and public lectures.
Organizing events related to university graduates as follows:
Event | The Details |
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In addition to the activities developed that contribute to the service of university graduates. | |
Job Fairs | Graduates, community institutions, and businessmen are invited to provide various job opportunities for graduates. |
Success Stories | Meetings are organized for successful graduates who have succeeded in work-life while presenting their success stories to their peers from graduates and students who have not yet graduated to be an incentive for them to push them to go through similar experiences |
Training Courses | This is done in light of the training and professional needs of the graduates, which help them fill the shortage in their professional skills, and it also works to inform the graduates to participate in those courses, seminars, and workshops. |
Graduation Day Ceremony | Holding an annual ceremony for graduates honoring the most active students of the year, with sharing the ceremony photos on the official social media channels of BUC. |
Job Advertising | Announcing several jobs through communication with different institutions and companies in proportion to graduates through BUC alumni official page. |
First off, we would like to congratulate you on completing the first step in achieving your dreams! Maybe it’s a tough world out there; however, we know by heart that you are adequately prepared to go all the way, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Keep in mind that we are always here for you and constantly working to provide you with the future you deserve, and here’s a start. As a BUC graduate:
