A Talk with Serageldin on the Air

The daily television program “Egypt Today” will interview Serageldin on the air, at 10:00 pm today, Monday 26 July 2010, on Egypt’s Channel Two.

Serageldin Signs Collaboration Agreement with the Cyprus Institute

As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF), Serageldin attended the meeting held at the Paphos Campus of The Cyprus Institute (CYL). During the meeting, a ceremony was held for the signing of a collaboration agreement between the CYL and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Reflections on Participation and Development

- Alexandria

A Message from the Friends of Ismail Serageldin

The July 2, 2010, edition of the New York Times featured an article on Serageldin entitled “A Voice in Egypt for an Arab Age of Reason” by Michael Slackman. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/world/middleeast/03egypt.html?_r=2&emc=eta1

The Seven Pillars Of The Knowledge Revolution

“Interact with Today’s World” at the BA

Organized by the IEEE Alex Student Branch for the fourth successive year, under the auspices of the BA International School of Information Science (ISIS), and with the sponsorship of prominent companies in the ICT field, "Interact with Today’s World" was held at the BA from 2 to 4 July 2010.

The Seven Pillars Of The Knowledge Revolution: The Okasha Lecture

- Cairo

Institute of Psychiatry Invites Serageldin to Give Annual Okasha Lecture

In the attendance of 150 senior psychiatrists, intellectuals and media from Egypt and the Arab World, Serageldin gave a lecture entitled The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution. The lecture was given in response to an invitation by Prof. Ahmed Okasha, Founder and Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, to give the “16th annual Okasha lecture 2010”.

Fifty Centuries Of Science In Egypt

Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt” at the Library of Alexandria.

Serageldin Opens Planetarium Society Conference

With the participation of around 350 scientists representing 35 different countries and 700 planetariums, the 20th International Planetarium Society Conference (IPS 2010), Back to Alexandria, the Cradle of Astronomy, opened today at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina with a captivating presentation by Serageldin entitled Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt.

SMWIPM Board Meeting

As a member of the board, Serageldin was invited to the meeting of the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement, which was chaired by H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak on Saturday 26th June at 11:00 am at the Air Force House.

Ibn Khaldoun in Cairo Salon

In his weekly television program Cairo Salon, Serageldin devotes the coming episode to the famous Arab Scholar Ibn Khaldoun. The show will be aired on Channel One on Friday, 25 June 2010, at 8:30 pm

A Meeting with the Partners of the World Digital Library

Serageldin today joins the partners of the World Digital Library (WDL) for the Inaugural Annual Partner Meeting. During the two-day meeting the partners will review the recent developments and discuss the future challenges of the WDL project. The meeting is opened by James H. Billington, The Librarian of Congress; Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO; and Ismail Serageldin.

At the Frontiers of Science

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “At the Frontiers of Science” at the Library of Alexandria.

Closing Ceremony of The Initiatives in Education, Science and Culture

Enhanced US Muslim Conference Opening Ceremony

Reinventing Relations Between The US, The West and The Muslims.

Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations” at the Library of Alexandria.

Towards Enhanced US-Muslim Collaborations

Following a preparatory workshop held at the Divinity School of Yale University in February 2010, the international conference Initiatives in Education, Science and Culture Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations opened today at the BA with delegations of writers, politicians, journalists, moderate clergy and youth, from the US, Canada, and Islamic countries.

The Jury Meets with the Experts Committee

Once again, Serageldin meets with the Jury Committee members of the Fondation Chirac to select this year’s winner of the Fondation Chirac Prize for the Prevention of Conflicts. During the meeting, an international Committee of Experts, after having identified potential conflict zones and compiled all the various peace efforts, submits to the Prize Jury a list of individuals or institutions who have contributed to creating dialogue between opposition.

The American Constitution in Cairo Salon

The weekly Cairo Salon TV Show, presented by Ismail Serageldin, devotes two episodes to the American Constitution. The first part is aired on Channel One on Friday, 11 June 2010, at 8:30 pm.

Interview with Serageldin in IM Magazine

During Serageldin’s visit to Sweden for the 5th Global YES Summit, he was interviewed by Mariana Tavares for IM Magazine. He spoke about the rebirth of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and its role as a bridge between past and present. The interview also broached other topics – imagination, vision, and development.

Youth-Led Development for New Tomorrows

- Leksand, Sweden

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Youth-Led Development for New Tomorrows” in Leksand, Sweden.

The Openings and Opportunities for the Jobs of Tomorrow

The 5th Global YES (Youth Entrepreneurship and Sustainability) Summit - Rework the World, was this year held in partnership with the Tällberg Foundation, and LSU, The National Council of Swedish Youth Organization. The Summit gathered 2000 entrepreneurs and decision makers from all over the world and focused on 100 carefully selected ventures from around the globe, which could provide the jobs of tomorrow.

Creating the Concept of Shared Value

At the second Creating Shared Value Forum, Nestlé and the International Business Leaders’ Forum, with the participation of the UN Office for Partnerships, brought together international leading experts in the areas of nutrition, water and rural development to discuss the challenges facing the world in these areas, and the role of business in solving them.

Heritage Continuity Origins and Preliminaries of Arabic Islamic Heritage

Discussing Summer Activities with Youth Network

As a board member of the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement (SMWIPM), Serageldin was invited to join the board for a meeting called for by HE Suzanne Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt and Chairman of SMWIPM. The purpose of the meeting, which was held on 25th May at the SMWIPM site, was to meet with some of the members of International Youth Network and to discuss the agenda for their upcoming summer activities.

Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity

- Amman

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity” in Amman.

Pursuing Solutions to the Challenges of Carrying Capacity

The 2010 annual Meeting of the WANA Forum, which convened this year under the framework of Pursuing Supranational Solutions to the Challenges of Carrying Capacity, was inaugurated by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, WANA Forum Chairman, and Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, and opened with an overview by Ismail Serageldin on Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity.

Lessons from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Lessons from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture” at the Library of Alexandria.

Farewell of the Chief Librarian followed by a presentation by Dr Wastawy.

Forgotten Inventors Part 1

Science Supercourse Round Table

BioVision Closing Session

The BA Science SuperCourse: Countdown to Launch!

- Alexandria

Cairo Salon Discusses the Culture of the Mashreq and Maghreb

The weekly Cairo Salon TV show, presented by Serageldin, dedicates a special episode to the issue of the culture of the Mashreq and Maghreb (eastern and western Arab countries). The episode will be aired on Friday, 16 April 2010, at 20:30 hrs, on Egyptian TV Channel One.

BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Comes to a Close

BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Conference came to a close on Thursday, 15 April 2010. Titled “New Life Sciences: Future Prospects”, BVA 2010 was organized by the BA Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), with around 1980 participants from different scientific fields and backgrounds.

AEOL Opening Session

The Arab EOL

- Alexandria

Food Security in the 21st Century: The Legacy of Norman Borlaug

- Alexandria

Nobel Round Table of BioVision Alexandria 2010 Conference

Future Prospects

The BA Science SuperCourse - Countdown To Launch

Future Prospects

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Future Prospects” at the Library of Alexandria.

BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Opens at the BA

In the packed Great Hall of the Library of Alexandria, Serageldin welcomed all the guests and participants to the opening session of the BioVisionAlexandria 2010. He went on to introduce the eminent speakers of the inaugural meeting: Philippe Desmarescaux, the Founder of BioVisionLyon and Chairman of World Life Sciences Forum; Koji Omi, Founder and Chairman of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum...

Mrs. Mubarak Throws a Reception for BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Speakers

HE Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Egyptian First Lady and Chair of the BA Board of Trustees, throws a reception on Sunday, 11 April 2010, for the Nobel Laureates and eminent speakers in the BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Conference, held at the BA from 12 to 15 April 2010.

Creativity in Cinema and Architecture

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Creativity in Cinema and Architecture” at the Library of Alexandria.

The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues” at the Library of Alexandria.

Reshaping the Future of Agriculture

At a High Level Dialogue on ‘Reshaping Agricultural Research for Development’ to be held on the first day of the Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD), Serageldin will moderate a panel discussion on ‘Reshaping agricultural research systems to meet the needs of the poor’.