Lecture/Talk/Seminar | The American University in Cairo

The Philosophy of Education in Egypt

With the start of the new academic year and in light of the latest reforms announced by the Ministry of Education, the debate regarding the philosophy of education in Egypt is being reignited. What is the purpose of the educational process? Is it to build human capacity or prepare people for the labor market? To answer those questions and understand how the newest cascade of policies fit...

Sep

Egypt’s 1919 Revolution: Searching for Women’s Autobiographical Writings in the Archive

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Don't miss this interesting talk with Dina Heshmat of AUC as she shares memoirs, articles, poems, short stories and unpublished letters of nationalist and feminist activists of the revolution of 1919.

Sep

(What is) Feminist Metaphysics?

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

“What is metaphysics?” is a question highly debated and not easy to answer. In contemporary philosophy, metaphysics is often understood as the area of the discipline that asks (and tries to answer) “what is x?”-questions, that is, questions that target the nature, definition or “essence” of things broadly construed (i.e., objects as well as ideas and concepts). We tend to think that trying to a...

Oct

The Ordinariness of Ethics and the Extraordinariness of Revolution: Ethical Selves and the Egyptian January Revolution at Home and School.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

In the article, Dr. Ramy Aly presents experiences of Egyptians who were too young to have taken part in the street protests and movement of the 2011 revolution. Today in their early twenties, they narrate their experiences during the early months of the uprising. None claimed to be revolutionaries then or now, yet they are animated by it in complex and long-lasting ways. The January revolution ...

Sep

Recent Developments in Feminist Philosophy

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

In the past two to three decades, feminist philosophy has emerged as one of the most productive sub-fields of the discipline. Today, it still continues to introduce new questions, topics, and concepts that shape, enrich, and invigorate debates in almost all areas of philosophy. In my talk, I will first present some features and objectives common to most approaches in feminist philosophy and the...

Sep

Palestinian Music in Exile: In-Person Book Talk With Louis Brehony

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join us for a book talk with Louis Brehony, author of Palestinian Music in Exile: Voices of Resistance (AUC Press, 2023), a historical and contemporary study of Palestinian musicianship in exile in the Middle East.

Jun

Tahrir Dialogue 107: European Elections 2024 and the Future of Europe

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join a lineup of esteemed experts to understand the European Parliament election results and what they mean for Europe’s future and relations with the Arab region.

Jun

Book Launch: "My Life in Jewelry" with Azza Fahmy

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join us for the book launch of My Life in Jewelry with Azza Fahmy, "the Arab world's top jewelry designer," who will walk us through her inspiring journey, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from her illustrious career.

Jun

Future of Marketing Strategies: The Co-Creation Revolution

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Dive deep into the transformative world of co-creation marketing. This isn't just about influencing brands; it's about becoming a pivotal part of their evolution. Save the Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024! Why You Should Attend: - Decipher Co-Creation: Understand the pivotal role of collaborative creativity in today’s brand strategies. - Case Studies Unveiled: Gain insights from trai...

May

Re-imagining the Corporation: Towards a Regenerative Approach

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Salma El-Sayeh as she explores the application of regenerative principles in Egyptian social enterprises and examines how these principles can be further integrated.