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Giza After the Pyramids: The Case of the Fifth Dynasty Mastaba of Akhmerutnisut (G 2184)

The lecture focuses on the thus far unpublished Fifth Dynasty mastaba of Akhmerutnisut (G 2184), located in the Western Cemetery at Giza, and will to expand our understanding not only of the tomb itself, but also of the funerary landscape in the period just after the site ceased to be used as a royal burial place. The Mastaba of Akhmerutnisut Documentation Project (MAD-P) aims to provide the fi...

Feb

Adolfo Mendonca Trio Concert

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Smooth rhythms, bold improvisation, and pure jazz expression Join us for an evening of live jazz with the Adolfo Mendonça Trio, featuring piano, bass, and drums in a dynamic performance that celebrates the tradition and artistry of jazz. Free and open to the public!

May

The Causes and Consequences of Ahistoricism in International Development

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for a talk with historian Michael Gubser as he examines how ahistorical thinking has shaped the field of international development, tracing its different forms as well as their causes and long-term effects.

Apr

Sound / Object / Gesture: Technology as an Expressive Instrument

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for a talk by David Rafferty, associate professor of practice and director of the Music Program, on creative research regarding the mapping of human gesture to sound and real-time computer graphics in audiovisual performance.

Feb

Campus Conversation: Spring 2026 — Open Discussion and Updates

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join the upcoming Campus Conversation and take part in the discussion! Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit their questions and suggestions via this link.

Feb

CommUnity Assembly: Spring Campus Harvest

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Kick off the 2026 Spring semester with fresh, homegrown fruit from AUC’s gardens! Swing by Elias Henry Debbas '68 Courtyard (on the plaza between the Administration Building and the School of Sciences and Engineering) to enjoy fresh orange and grapefruit juices, tea and cake.

Feb

Beyond the Blur: Sudan in Focus

Feb 5 – Feb 26

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Sudan through images in Beyond the Blur, a solo exhibition by award-winning photographer Sari Omer, capturing resilience, humanity and hope.

Jan

AUC Press and Bookstores at Cairo International Book Fair 2026

Jan 22 – Feb 3

10:00 am

Online

Mark your calendars, Cairo International Book Fair 2026 is almost here, and AUC Press and Bookstores are bringing the heat with massive sales and incredible new titles!

Apr

History Hash Outs—The School of Unlearning: Living Through History at AUC 1990-2026

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Michael Reimer, AUC's professor of history, for a talk that features reflections on the experience of teaching history at the University over the past 40 years, in the midst of momentous changes.

Feb

ANIMATEX 6th Edition

Feb 11 – Feb 15

9:00 am – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The 6th Edition of ANIMATEX; Egypt’s biggest animation event, celebrates 90 Years of Egyptian Animation (1936-2026), and features 15 feature film screenings, more than 200 short films from all over the world in the official competitions, and a rich program of talks, discussions, workshops and masterclasses from prominent global, regional and local guest artists, networking for professionals, VR...