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November 29, 2022

Faculty Develops Data Science Hub Inspiring Impact, Innovation in Egypt and Beyond

From creating chatbots that assist instructors using online learning to helping match foster kids with new homes, the Data Science Hub (DSH) is a new interdisciplinary platform that believes in data’s potential to help shape the future.

November 28, 2022

AUC's University Centers for Career Development Hits New Milestone, Reaches 46 Centers in 34 Universities

Building on its success in empowering Egyptian youth for the job market, the USAID-funded

November 22, 2022

Eltoukhy Learning Factory: New Teaching Environment to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The first of its kind in Egypt, Eltoukhy Learning Factory for Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings together AUC students, faculty, entrepreneurs and industry. It will help students strengthen their multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills, preparing them for careers in diverse professional sectors.

Momen El-Husseiny takes Cairo Bike for a spin in downtown Cairo

November 20, 2022

AUC, University of Sheffield Students Collaborate to Boost Egypt's First Bike Share Program

Downtown Cairo is many things: a hub for Egyptian history, a home of historic and modern restaurants and shops, and the heart of a massive transportation network that extends all the way to the city’s desert suburbs.It is not, however, a haven for cyclists.

November 20, 2022

Twitter Troubles: Faculty Insight

Fake, verified Twitter accounts caused chaos after Elon Musk, who purchased the platform in October for $44 billion,

November 17, 2022

A Comic Book, A Serious Subject: Alumna Haidy Helmy Reflects on Senior Project

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” is an oft-repeated adage that shines through the work of Haidy Helmy ‘20.

Sara Sabry Emerges From capsule after visiting space

November 14, 2022

Alumna Astronaut Sara Sabry Becomes First Egyptian to Reach Space

T-Minus 3…2…1… Prepare for liftoff with Sara Sabry ‘16, who became the first Egyptian Astronaut after flying to space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket in August this year.

November 13, 2022

The Future of “Greening” Real Estate in Egypt; AUC Hosts Futures Lab to Explore Climate-Adaptive Development

Ahead of Egypt hosting COP27, the AUC Innovation Hub and New Silk Roads convened a Futures Lab in September exploring the question: “What if real estate accelerates a green transition?”

Photo of trio performing at Cairo Jazz Festival

November 10, 2022

Prominent American Jazz Musicians Tour Egypt with AUC's School of Continuing Education

It's been all about jazz these days at AUC’s School of Continuing Education (SCE). In partnership with the U.S.

November 9, 2022

A Floating Pound: Currency Devaluation in Egypt

The Egyptian pound has dropped dramatically against the dollar after the Central Bank of Egypt announced the flotation of Egypt’s currency on October 27, as the Egyptian government

November 9, 2022

Hassan Azzazy Receives Multiple Awards and Recognitions for Biochemistry Research

Hassan Azzazy, distinguished University professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry, has been honored for his extensive work in the field of biochemistry with the Distinguished Research Award from the

November 4, 2022

Future Fuel

Hydrogen can replace fossil fuels in essentially any area. It can be processed into fuel for airplanes and ships. It can be burned to generate electricity, power cars or facilitate industrial processes that require a large amount of heat.

A scientist in a lab holding a test tube

November 4, 2022

What Goes Around Comes Around

Numerous studies have linked the fallout of climate change to an increase in both infectious and chronic diseases, many of which are irreversible. AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology is working to identify and understand more of these links, which may help us anticipate, mitigate or adapt to these challenges.

November 4, 2022

Eco-nomics

When Abeer Elshennawy (MA ’92), professor in the Department of Economics, was a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota, her adviser recommended she concentrate on the environment — unusual advice for someone studying applied economics in 1992.

November 4, 2022

The Rubik’s Challenge

As countries scramble to improve their resilience to climate change, the need for cross-border cooperation becomes apparent.

Faculty Develops Data Science Hub Inspiring Impact, Innovation in Egypt and Beyond

AUC's University Centers for Career Development Hits New Milestone, Reaches 46 Centers in 34 Universities

Eltoukhy Learning Factory: New Teaching Environment to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship

AUC, University of Sheffield Students Collaborate to Boost Egypt's First Bike Share Program

Twitter Troubles: Faculty Insight

A Comic Book, A Serious Subject: Alumna Haidy Helmy Reflects on Senior Project

Alumna Astronaut Sara Sabry Becomes First Egyptian to Reach Space

The Future of “Greening” Real Estate in Egypt; AUC Hosts Futures Lab to Explore Climate-Adaptive Development

Prominent American Jazz Musicians Tour Egypt with AUC's School of Continuing Education

A Floating Pound: Currency Devaluation in Egypt

Hassan Azzazy Receives Multiple Awards and Recognitions for Biochemistry Research

Future Fuel

What Goes Around Comes Around

Eco-nomics

The Rubik’s Challenge

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