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Resisting Cognitive Offloading in the Age of AI

Generative Artificial Intelligence exploded in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT. Despite its recent release, much has been written about the supposed "long-term cognitive effects" of GenAI on learning and cognition. This session examines the research and evidence, exploring whether using AI leads to negative effects like so-called "cognitive atrophy" and cognitive offload. The session explores ...

Jun

Artozium | Bioplastics Making Workshop

10:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Explore sustainable design with Helena Abdelnasser in this hands-on bioplastics workshop. Learn how to create biodegradable, compostable materials from natural ingredients while experimenting with eco-friendly artistic practices.

Jun

Structuring AI in Our Learning: What Are We Missing in the Conversation?

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Online

Across higher education, conversations about AI have focused on policy, risk, and academic integrity. These conversations matter – but they often leave unexamined the conditions faculty and students are already operating within. This session begins from a different premise: AI adoption is not only a technological shift. It is a signal about the environments we have built. This session is or...

Jun

Artozium | Paper Making Workshop

10:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Discover the art of handmade paper in this interactive workshop with Helena Abdelnasser. Learn how recycled fibers are transformed into beautiful, one-of-a-kind paper creations through creative, sustainable techniques at AUC.

Jun

Artozium | Puppet Making Workshop

12:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

A puppet only truly lives when it's created. Join our Puppet Making Workshop at the AUC Center for the Arts, where you'll discover how to turn fabric and foam into believable characters. No puppetry or acting experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

Jun

Artozium | Playback Theatre Workshop

Jun 18 – Jun 20

11:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Ever wanted to see your own story come to life on stage? Step into the magic of Playback Theatre with Dahlia Sabbour an intimate, playful improv form where audience members share real-life moments, and actors turn them into spontaneous performances right on the spot. No scripts. No acting experience needed. Just open hearts and a willingness to listen and play. Over three afternoons at AU...

Jun

Artozium | Western Vocal Techniques Workshop

12:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Expand your range. Refine your tone. Sing with confidence. Join vocal coach Mohamed Abulkheir for an immersive Western vocal techniques workshop designed for singers of all levels. Over four hours at AUC Center for the Arts, you'll explore breath support, resonance, pitch accuracy, and expressive phrasing. No experience needed, just bring your voice.

Jun

Artozium | Music Protools Workshop

Jun 13 – Jun 27

10:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Step into the industry-standard world of Pro Tools with Professor Wael El Mahallawy in this three-session workshop on recording, editing and mixing.

Jun

Artozium | Painting Workshop

12:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

No rules. No judgment. Just color, canvas, and whatever needs to come out. Join artist Youssef Ragheb for a free-flowing painting workshop where expression matters more than technique. Open to all levels. Just bring yourself.

Jun

Artozium | Painting on Plastic Workshop

11:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Turn plastic into treasure! Join artist Hany Rashad for a hands-on workshop where you’ll paint on transparent, textured, and upcycled plastic surfaces. No experience needed; just curiosity and a love for creativity. Discover how waste can become unexpectedly beautiful, all in a fun, inspiring atmosphere at AUC New Cairo. Spaces are limited, so come ready to experiment, play, and make ar...

Resisting Cognitive Offloading in the Age of AI

Artozium | Bioplastics Making Workshop

Structuring AI in Our Learning: What Are We Missing in the Conversation?

Artozium | Paper Making Workshop

Artozium | Puppet Making Workshop

Artozium | Playback Theatre Workshop

Artozium | Western Vocal Techniques Workshop

Artozium | Music Protools Workshop

Artozium | Painting Workshop

Artozium | Painting on Plastic Workshop

AUC New Cairo

AUC Tahrir Square

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