Ismail Serageldin

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2006 12 September

Lights and Shadows of Science and Technology

Ismail Serageldin joined some 600 leading scientists, policymakers, business executives and opinion leaders from 70 countries, regions and international organizations at the third annual meeting of the Science and Technology in Society forum. Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe, representing the Japanese government...

2006 5 September

2006 TWAS Medal Lecture: Ten Commandments for Global Agriculture

Brazil

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “2006 TWAS Medal Lecture: Ten Commandments for Global Agriculture” in Brazil.

2006 2 September

Serageldin Receives TWAS Medal in Brazil

Ismail Serageldin has been awarded the TWAS Medal on the occassion of the 10th general conference of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World. Since 1996, the Academy has been awarding 'TWAS Medal Lectures' to some of its members in recognition of their achievements in their fields of research.

2006 20 August

GWP Celebrates 10th Anniversary

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), Ismail Serageldin was honored for being a Founder and the first GWP Chairman since its foundation in 1996.

2006 20 August

GWP: Working for a Water Secure World

Stockholm

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “GWP: Working for a Water Secure World” in Stockholm.

2006 2 July

Building Capacities in Science and Technology

Cairo

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Building Capacities in Science and Technology” in Cairo.

2006 2 July

In Memoriam: Ryutaro Hashimoto

It is with a deep sense of loss that I learn of the death of Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto, the former Prime Minister of Japan. His long and distinguished career in public service is known to all. But Mr. Hashimoto was also one of those rare individuals who has had very broad international respect that remained undimmed after his retirement from office.

2006 22 June

Serageldin Proposes Education for Peace at Second Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates

At the inaugural session of the second Petra conference of Nobel Laureates, His Majesty King Abdullah II called to help establish a Palestinian state and avert a humanitarian crisis in the cash-strapped Palestinian territories. Joining the Nobel Laureates at the conference were world-renowned leaders from the public and private sectors as well as from the civil society.

2006 16 June

Education for Peace

Petra, Jordan

The Arab and Muslim worlds are very diverse. Covering a vast expanse that stretches from Morocco to Indonesia and from Central Asia to northern Nigeria, the predominantly Muslim countries show an enormous diversity of local cultures, languages and national histories and experiences.

2006 12 June

For a North-South-East-West Dialogue on IPR

Trieste, Italy

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “For a North-South-East-West Dialogue on IPR” in Trieste, Italy.

2006 16 May

Born Digital! The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

Washington, DC

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Born Digital! The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” in Washington, DC.

2006 9 May

DLF Spring Board Meeting in Washington

For the second year in a row, Ismail Serageldin attended the DLF spring board meeting in Washington DC. The meeting agenda included discussions on the development of scenarios of how the future research library, both digital and federated, will deliver value in the research and learning lives of their users.

2006 28 April

‘Scientific Supercourse’ by Laporte, Omenn, Serageldin, Cerf and Linkov Featured in Science Magazine

In their recent editorial "Doing more for Kate"(16 Dec., 2005, p. 1741), T. Cech and D. Kennedy describe the need to revitalize science education. They wrote, "[We need to] teach better with less struggle." In an effort to empower higher education teachers, we built a Global Health Network Supercourse library of 2500 PowerPoint lectures on public health and prevention (1).

2006 27 April

Statement Condemning Terrorist Attacks

We strongly condemn the recent bombings in Dahab and Rafah, and offer our deep condolences to the families of those who were murdered and our heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

2006 26 April

BioVision Alexandria 2006: Conference Inaugural Lecture

Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “BioVision Alexandria 2006: Conference Inaugural Lecture” at the Library of Alexandria.

2006 23 April

Universality of Shakespeare: Contemporary Issues: Gender, Racism and War

Alexandria, Egypt

It is a distinct honor to welcome you all to the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which like its namesake of old, seeks to be a center of learning and scholarship, a center of discussion and dialogue.

2006 22 April

A Series of Lectures on Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Alexandria welcomed Ismail Serageldin who delivered four highly illuminating lectures on Agriculture over a two-day period. The lecture series included presentations on agriculture at the outset of the 21st century, science and food security and irrigation and the environment.

2006 17 April

An Evening with Ismail Serageldin

Ismail Serageldin met for several hours with some 100 young people of the city of Alexandria where many issues were discussed and where the young people felt strongly committed to work for the betterment of the society where they live.

2006 11 April

Reflections on the Cartoons Controversy

The recent cartoon controversy that engaged the world showed that there was a profound gulf of misunderstanding between the Muslim world and the west. To many in the west, the publication of some offensive cartoons about the Prophet Muhammad in a Danish newspaper, and their subsequent reprinting in other western papers, was just a matter of free expression and did not justify the anger that swept the Muslim world and which resulted in violence....

2006 9 April

Shakespeare Now

Ismail Serageldin welcomed more than 320 guests who came to the Library of Alexandria to attend the two-day conference on William Shakespeare. The conference started with a keynote speech by Professor Catherine Belsey...

2006 28 March

Is Sustainable Development Feasible?

The Earth Institute at Columbia University convened the fourth biennial State of the Planet Conference to discuss the feasibility of sustainable development for billions worldwide.

2006 28 March

Mobilizing Research and Ingenuity for Sustainable options

Columbia University
2006 14 March

Serageldin Introduces BA to KIT

Before a large audience of librarians at the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), Ismail Serageldin articulated his views about the digital future and the digital libraries of tomorrow. Serageldin also spoke about the BA and of the work that it is doing in this domain.

2006 1 March

BA Holds Third Arab Reform Conference

Challenges and Concerns facing the Civil Society is the theme of this years' Arab Reform conference at the BA. Addressing the opening session, Ismail Serageldin introduced the conferences' main themes...

2006 26 February

Cartoon Crisis Calls for New Dialogue Between Cultures

Ismail Serageldin joined key Western, Arab and Muslim leaders for the second meeting of the High Level Group of the Alliance of Civilizations. The meeting focused mainly on the current cartoon crisis.

2006 22 February

Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: The Promise and the Challenge

Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Tomorrow’s Digital Libraries: The Promise and the Challenge” at the Library of Alexandria.

2006 22 February

IPR in the Digital Age: Reflections on why copyright law must change

Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “IPR in the Digital Age: Reflections on why copyright law must change” at the BA.

2006 16 February

Serageldin Moderates Panel Discussion on “Women in an Insecure World”

A main topic of discussion at the launch of the Peace Studies Institute was “Women in an insecure world: The challenge and the response”. Ismail Serageldin introduced the subject and then moderated a panel discussion devoted to the issue.

2006 15 February

Suzanne Mubarak Launches Institute for Peace Studies at the BA

H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak officially launched the Peace Studies Institute of the Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement in an event that gathered Nobel laureates, intellectuals and business leaders.

2006 25 January

Serageldin in Davos for the Creative Imperative

Ismail Serageldin joined the members of the World Economic Forum for the Annual meeting of 2006. The theme of this years’ meeting is “The Creative Imperative”, which reflects an emphasis on innovative approaches to seek new solutions to the most pressing challenges on the global agenda.

2006 23 January

SMWIPM Takes on Human Trafficking

The Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement and the Global Coalition of Women Defending Peace organized a roundtable on "Business Community against the Trafficking of Human Beings" to signal the beginning of an international campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.

2006 20 January

Reflections on Culture and Development

Alexandria

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

2006

Reflections on Our Digital Future

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I believe that the future of Egypt, indeed of all the developing countries, will depend on a better appreciation of what can be done with the new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the mastery of these technologies and their proper deployment in a strategic fashion. This requires that the national infrastructure with its international links be in place. I am happy to note that Egypt has in the last few years been blessed with a Government that understands such issues and acts upon them. Providing free Internet access, and committed to increasing bandwidth, the Government has not spared any efforts in providing the broad national framework for institutions to respond to the challenge. Many have. The private sector responded. Mobile telephone and Internet subscribers exploded. However, the Arabic e-content lagged, and the systematic access to the knowledge and techniques necessary to respond to the new challenges of research and science needed organization and development.

2006

A Landmark Building: Reflections on the Architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

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2006

Women in Science: Time to Recognize the Obvious

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2006

Science: The Culture of Living Change

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The material in this book is part of my ongoing quest for the improvement of science and education in the Muslim and Arab worlds generally and in Egypt particularly. In the face of mounting currents of obscurantism, fanaticism and irrationality, it is essential that we promote rationality, skepticism and the joy of learning. Advancing the values of science is critical if science itself is to flourish. The four documents included here have different histories.

2006

Changing Lives

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2006

Born Digital, The New Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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2005 17 December

The New Library Of Alexandria A Global Center Of Excellence

Qena, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Library Of Alexandria A Global Center Of Excellence” at the Library of Alexandria.

2005 17 December

Ethics and Social Responsibilities in Science and Technology

Alexandrina, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Ethics and Social Responsibilities in Science and Technology” in the Library of Alexandria.

2005 17 December

Serageldin Goes to Upper Egypt

Ismail Serageldin visited South Valley University in Qena and delivered two lectures to a full audience of university professors and students. Serageldin’s first lecture was: the BA’s role as a cultural institution.

2005 9 December

Director’s Report To The Associations Of Friends Of The BA

Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Director’s Report To The Associations Of Friends Of The BA” at the Library of Alexandria.

2005 6 December

Hans Christian Andersen and the Art of Writing

As part of the celebration of the Hans Christian Andersen bicentenary, Thorvaldsen's Museum in association with the Hans Christian Andersen 2005 Foundation, UNESCO, and the Danish Ministry of Education are presenting an exhibition focusing on a selection of Hans Christian Andersen's diaries and almanacs.

2005 6 December

Writing is an Act of Love

The Inauguration of the Exhibition of Hans Christian Andersen, Alexandria, Egypt

Earlier this year and subsequently, I have had the honor as an ambassador for the campaign for Andersen’s bicentennial to speak of the deceptive simplicity of his talent, of the lasting value o his works, of the magic of his fairytales. Today, as we come close to the end of that great year we launched standing together in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, we stand together again in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to inaugurate a special exhibition dedicated to HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN, right here in the heart of the Reading room of the BA.

2005 3 December

16th Annual TWAS Conference Concluding Statement

16th Annual TWAS Conference, Alexandria, Egypt

On behalf of myself and my colleagues at the BA we want to thank TWAS for having given us the possibility of welcoming you all on our premises, and to have shared these wonderful hours of thoughtful discussion and friendly camaraderie.

2005 1 December

A Stellar Presentation on Science in Egypt

A highlight of the TWAS 16th General meeting in Alexandria was a presentation about science in Egypt by Ismail Serageldin. Throughout the presentation titled From Imhotep to Zewail...

2005 30 November

President Mubarak: The BA a Center for Dialogue Among Cultures and Civilizations

President Hosni Mubarak inaugurated the 16th General Meeting of The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The Meeting brings together scientists and researchers from around the Arab World, Africa, Asia, and Latin America and their counterparts from developed industrial countries.

2005 30 November

Education and Employment

Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Education and Employment” at the BA.

2005 27 November

Serageldin in Spain for the Alliance of Civilizations

In support of a call by Prime Minister José Luis Rodr?guez Zapatero of Spain, the UN Secretary-General launched an initiative for an “Alliance of Civilizations”, co-sponsored by the Prime Ministers of Spain and Turkey.



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