On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Professor Dr. Essam Elkordi, President of Alamein International University, and Professor Dr. Safaa Abdelsalam, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design, welcomed Professor Aimme Zayed, Professor of Visual Arts in the Department of Arts and Philosophy and Graduate Studies Supervisor at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada. The visit aimed to explore avenues of collaboration between the two universities.

As part of the visit, Professor Aimme Zayed delivered a specialized lecture titled “Sketchbook & Networking” on Monday, May 19, 2025, to students enrolled in the Visual Arts, Graphic & Brand Building, and Game Design programs. The lecture took place at 10:00 a.m. in Hall G073 and witnessed active student engagement. It focused on the importance of documenting artistic ideas in sketchbooks and strategies for professional networking in creative and design fields. Several faculty members and teaching assistants attended the session, adding an academic dimension that enriched the exchange of expertise and knowledge.

This lecture is part of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s ongoing efforts at Alamein International University to enhance students’ practical skills and connect them with global experiences in the fields of arts and design.