Facing Common Challenges

Serageldin participated, as speaker and moderator, in the 2009 U.S.-Islamic World Forum: Common Challenges, which brought together key leaders in the fields of politics, business, media, academia, and civil society from across the Muslim world and the United States...

TWAS in Trieste

Serageldin attended the third meeting of the Steering Committee of The Academy of Sciences in the Developing World (TWAS). Members of the Steering Committee convened to discuss TWAS activities and new initiatives, as well as the program and budget for 2009. Serageldin is Vice President of TWAS for the Arab World.

Serageldin Appointed Member of the Advisory Board of CoDA

Serageldin has been formally appointed a member of the Advisory Board of Coalition of Dialogue on Africa (CoDA), an initiative jointly sponsored by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Development Bank, which is aimed at promoting inclusive dialogue in support of African development.

Reflections on Evolution

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Reflections on Evolution” at the Library of Alexandria.

On the Role of Think Tanks in Development

Invited to speak in the opening session of The International Conference on The Role of Think Tanks in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions , Serageldin gave a keynote speech entitled Think Tanks and Development Policies. The conference was held by The Egyptian Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC)...

Reflections on Think Tanks and Development

- Cairo

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Reflections on Think Tanks and Development” in Cairo.

“Arab Women Facing the Challenges of Globalization” Conference at the BA

Serageldin welcomed the speakers and participants of the conference Arab Women Facing the Challenges of Globalization which is being held at the BA during the period from 13 to 15 January 2009. Calling for a greater gender equality, Serageldin said that just as we breathe with two lungs, see with two eyes, walk with two legs, but speak with one voice, so must enlightened men and empowered women work side by side towards a better future.

A Lecture on “Scientific Research Horizons” in Bahrain

Upon the invitation of Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, Minister of Media and Culture in Bahrain, Serageldin gave a lecture on Scientific Research Horizons at the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research.

At the Frontiers Of Science

- Bahrain

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “At the Frontiers of Science” in Bahrain.

STS Meeting in Washington

Serageldin joined the members of Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum in a Council Meeting held to discuss reports and feedback on the fifth annual meeting which took place in Kyoto in October 2008, and to prepare a program for the 6th annual meeting due to convene in October of this year.

Launching the Science Supercourse Project

Serageldin today inaugurated the Science Supercourse Day, an event held at the BA to launch the Library’s new Project: The Science Supercourse. The project aims to build an internet archive of PowerPoint lectures in four main scientific disciplines, namely: Medicine (public health), Agriculture, Engineering and Environment. It is targeting a total of 100,000 Golden PowerPoint lectures within a year and one million in three years.

SuperCourse Dreams!

Le Peuplement de la Méditerranée: Synthèse & Question D’Avenir

 Ismail Serageldin et Éric Crubezy  

حسن فتحي- المدرسة و المسيرة

 إسماعيل سراج الدين    Download

داروين و نظرية التطور

 إسماعيل سراج الدين    Download

Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

Addressing a large number of scholars, literature students and lovers of mystery tales, Serageldin gave an enlightening talk at the BA on Edgar Allan Poe, in commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of the father of the detective story. Himself a professed Poe fan since early youth, Serageldin presented to his audience an account of Poe’s life and works and shed interesting light on little-known sides of the writer and his contributions to science.

Preserving Cultural Heritage in Florence, Alexandria, Rome

The BA is hosting a conference entitled Investing in Cultural Heritage, in preparation for the Second International Cultural Heritage Conference to be held in Rome in 2009. As Vice-President of the World Bank (at the time), Serageldin had played a key role in the First International Cultural Heritage Conference held in Florence in 1999, which was co-sponsored by the Government of Italy, the World Bank and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Reflections on Culture and Development

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Reflections on Culture and Development” at the Library of Alexandria.

France Names Serageldin a Knight of the French Legion of Honor

On behalf of the President of France, French Ambassador to Egypt, Mr. Jean Felix-Pagnon, decorated Serageldin with the insignia of Knight of the French Legion of Honor, in recognition of his outstanding role as visionary and humanist, as promoter of Franco-Egyptian cooperation, as ardent advocate of the dialogue of civilizations, and in admiration of the brilliant success of the New Library of Alexandria, as a place for the promotion of human rights, tolerance, pluralism, science, and dialogue between cultures.

Serageldin Co-chairs UNEP Meeting in Santa Barbara

Over the next three days, Serageldin will be co-chairing the third meeting of the International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management, of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with Ernst Ulrich Von Weizsäcker, Dean of Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California.

Ibn Jazla

Dr. Serageldin introduces the achievements of Islamic civilization in different fields of science and knowledge. In this episode, he presents Ibn Jazla, one of the renowned scholars from the Islamic Renaissance period.

Ibn Juljul

Dr. Serageldin introduces the achievements of Islamic civilization in different fields of science and knowledge. In this episode, he presents Ibn Juljul, one of the renowned scholars from the Islamic Renaissance period.

Al-Idrisi

Dr. Serageldin introduces the achievements of Islamic civilization in different fields of science and knowledge. In this episode, he presents Al-Idrisi, one of the renowned scholars from the Islamic Renaissance period.

Al-Khwarizmi

Dr. Serageldin introduces the achievements of Islamic civilization in different fields of science and knowledge. In this episode, he presents Al-Khwarizmi, one of the renowned scholars from the Islamic Renaissance period.

Du Papyrus au PDF: La Renaissance de la Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Mexico

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Du Papyrus au PDF: La Renaissance de la Bibliotheca Alexandrina” in Mexico.

From Papyrus to PDF: The Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Mexico

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “From Papyrus to PDF: The Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina” in Mexico.

Serageldin Appointed as Alliance of Civilizations Ambassador

On behalf of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Jorge Sampaio, UNSG High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations (and former president of Portugal), informed Serageldin of his appointment as Alliance of Civilizations Ambassador. Established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations, the Alliance aims to improve understanding across cultures and religions and to counter the influence of extremism and its threat to world peace.

TWAS Meetings and Celebrations in Mexico

Serageldin is attending the 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Academy of Sciences in the Developing World (TWAS), as TWAS Vice President for the Arab World. A series of Jubilee Lectures will be given by eminent scientists and Nobel Laureates at the celebration meetings.

A Candid Exchange of Japan-Arab Views

As head of the Egyptian delegation of the Japan-Arab Dialogue Forum, Serageldin will once again join the members of the forum for their 6th annual meeting. The first Japan-Arab Dialogue Forum was held in Tokyo in September 2003, and annually brings together delegations from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Japan for a candid exchange of views.

Islamic Civilization and Science

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Islamic Civilization and Science” at the Library of Alexandria.

Cairo Opera House Ceremony

Strengthening Dialogue in the West Asia and North Africa Region

Serageldin joined the members of the international senior advisory board of West Asia North Africa (WANA) for their first board meeting. The WANA process has been launched by His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, with the support of the Nippon Foundation, in order to stimulate and strengthen regional dialogue in the West Asia and North Africa region.

Serageldin Signs Cooperation Agreement with Shoman Foundation in Amman

Serageldin signed a cooperation agreement between the BA and the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, to support and enhance scientific research and creativity in the Arab World. Founded in 1978 by Arab Bank, the foundation supports scientific research, cultural dialogue and open access to knowledge.

At the Frontiers of Science

- Amman, Jordan

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “At the Frontiers of Science” in Amman, Jordan.

The Global Credit Crisis

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Global Credit Crisis” at the Library of Alexandria.

The Global Credit Crisis

Introduction to Economics

Biofuels . . . A Double Threat

At the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum, Serageldin chaired a plenary session discussing Biofuels and their Potential Effect on Food Production and the Environment. This years meeting was held under the themes Harmony with Nature and How is Information and Communication Technology Affecting Humankind?.

Serageldin Signs Cooperation Agreement with United Nations University

In a symposium held at the United Nations University , the Japan consortium on the Library of Alexandria was launched with the aim to promote multicultural communication and coexistence. On this occasion, Serageldin delivered a keynote speech entitled From Papyrus to PDF: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria.

YES 2008 Youth, Environment & Sustainability

- Baku, Azerbaijan

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “YES 2008 Youth, Environment & Sustainability” in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Believe in the Beauty of Your Dreams

- Baku, Azerbaijan

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Believe in the Beauty of Your Dreams” in Baku, Azerbaijan.

YES 2008 Moving Towards Sustainability

- Baku, Azerbaijan

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “YES 2008 Moving Towards Sustainability” in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Serageldin Accompanies First Lady of Egypt to YES Summit in Azerbaijan

Following YES Alexandria 2002, YES Mexico 2004 and YES Kenya 2006, the Youth Employment Summit (YES) was this time held in Baku, Azerbaijan under the joint patronage of Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt, and Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Lady of Azerbaijan.

Youth-Led Development for New Tomorrows

- Baku, Azerbaijan

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

Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization

Serageldin is one of 120 delegates participating in the Global Creative Leadership Summit taking place over a three day period. The delegates include heads of State, Nobel Prize winners, global CEO’s and technology experts. The Summit addresses the challenges and opportunities of globalization and explores ways for greater cultural understanding and tolerance.

Reaching Hands Across the Mediterranean

Serageldin will be attending a board meeting of the Center for Hellenistic Studies to discuss its forthcoming inauguration. As of November 2008, the Library of Alexandria will host a Center for Hellenistic Studies which will teach history, philosophy, literature and fine arts and will collaborate with the University of Alexandria to confer master’s and doctoral degrees.

Radio Interview with Serageldin at Wellcome Trust

A radio interview was held with Serageldin at Wellcome Trust on the topic of a major digitization project encompassing the Trust’s unique collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books and visual materials relating to both ancient and modern Egypt. A joint proposal had earlier this year been reached by Serageldin and Wellcome Trust for this important project. A range of meetings and discussions were held during Serageldin’s visit, as well as viewings of original items of the digitization project.

Serageldin Interviewed for a Documentary on Human Rights

The Mediterraid Association held an interview with Serageldin on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 18 December 2008. The interview will be used in a documentary to be screened in Brussels in celebration of this occasion. In the interview, Serageldin discussed the role of culture in supporting and consolidating human rights, in addition to the history of the Ancient Library of Alexandria, its revival, and its role as beacon for culture and a forum for dialogue and understanding between people.

“Muslim Scholars" Everyday at 3:55 pm on Channel 1

Ibn Hamza al-Maghribi

Dr. Serageldin introduces the achievements of Islamic civilization in different fields of science and knowledge. In this episode, he presents Ibn Hamza al-Maghribi, one of the renowned scholars from the Islamic Renaissance period.