Lecture/Talk/Seminar | The American University in Cairo

Sustainability and Climate Change: A Mega Trend

As AUC has launched its Climate Change Initiative, the University Offices, Schools, and Departments are all aligning their plans for the current year with the initiative's goals and vision. The Office of Sustainability is building upon its accumulative efforts over the past years by holding a series of talks by experts in the field of Sustainability and Sustainable Development in various ar...

Sep

The Road to COP27: Shifting Behaviors to Address Climate Change in Egypt

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join this session of the Global Evidence for Egypt Spotlight Seminar Series co-hosted by J-PAL Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and UNICEF Egypt, supported by Allianz. The session will focus on how evidence from randomized evaluations conducted globally can inform efforts to tackle climate change in Egypt. The event will be hosted both virtually and ...

Sep

World Bank Group's Middle East and North Africa Climate Roadmap

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

The World Bank Group presents its climate roadmap in the Middle East and North Africa, which aims to spur climate action and implement a green recovery in the region. A panel discussion on food systems, water security and climate-smart cities follows.

Sep

How to Become a Whole Leader in the Future of Work

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

This Willard W. Brown International Business Leadership Seminar will feature Jon Foster-Pedley, dean and director, Henley Business School Africa, and chair for the Association of African Business Schools, who will discuss leadership and the future of work. The session will be moderated by Samer Atallah, associate professor of economics and associate dean for Graduate Studies and Research, AUC S...

Sep

Gender on Social Media in Egypt

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Social media, is it shaping or reflecting our perceptions of gender? Curious to know more? Join us on Wednesday the 21st of September at Mary Cross, 6 pm! Our guest speakers are Dr. Mervat Abou Ouf and Khaled Al Barmawi. The lecture features the launch of WAN IFRA WIN report "Monitoring and analysis of Arabic sexual harassment content on social media". Guest Speakers: Khaled Al Barmawi...

Nov

Edward Said Memorial Lecture: Global Realignments and the Prospects for a Livable World

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Join the memorial lecture by Noam Chomsky, professor of Linguist and Public Intellectual, discussing global realignments and the prospects for a livable world.

Sustainability and Climate Change: A Mega Trend

The Road to COP27: Shifting Behaviors to Address Climate Change in Egypt

World Bank Group's Middle East and North Africa Climate Roadmap

How to Become a Whole Leader in the Future of Work

Gender on Social Media in Egypt

Edward Said Memorial Lecture: Global Realignments and the Prospects for a Livable World

AUC New Cairo

AUC Tahrir Square

New York Office