Towards Enhancing Education and Research in the Life Sciences

Together with Life Science educators from the MENA region, Serageldin is invited to participate in the planning meeting for the project by the National Research Council of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences to design and develop a framework for an international series of faculty development workshops, called “educational institutes”.

In a Lifelong Endeavor to Abolish Hunger

Invited by the College de France to organize the international conference “To Abolish Hunger” to be held on 19-20 May 2011, Serageldin is gathering distinguished experts, scientific and political leaders and decision-makers for an exchange of solutions on how hunger may be abolished, and to discuss a global plan to this end.

For the Future of Egypt

- Cairo

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “For the Future of Egypt” in Cairo.

ONTV Interviews Serageldin Tonight

Egyptian TV channel “ONTV” hosts Ismail Serageldin tonight on their show “Baladna Bilmasry”. The program airs today Tuesday, 10 May, at 9:30 pm local time (7:30 pm GMT).

Ismail Serageldin's Interview at OnTV's Baladna Bel Masry

An interview with Dr. Serageldin about the Library of Alexandria after the 25 January Revolution at OnTV's Baladna Bel Masry.

The Values of Science

- On receiving the Public Welfare Medal, Washington DC

It is with profound thanks and great humility that I stand before you today to accept this enormous honor you bestow upon me. I accept it as an invitation to redouble my efforts and to mobilize even more of my colleagues and compatriots in the cause of science. In that latter sense, it is a timely Award indeed.

Serageldin Receives NAS Public Welfare Medal

In January 2011, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), in Washington DC, selected Ismail Serageldin to be the 2011 recipient of their most prestigious award: the Public Welfare Medal. On Sunday 1 May, the medal was presented to Serageldin in an award ceremony held during the Academy’s 148th annual meeting, where he got a standing ovation after his acceptance speech.

American Philosophical Society Votes Serageldin as Member

The members of the American Philosophical Society (APS) have voted Ismail Serageldin into membership. This high honor was conferred to Serageldin in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in fields of intellectual endeavor and public service. He was nominated and elected by his peers in the Society, which has seven hundred members of eminent scholars from a wide variety of disciplines.

Encyclopedia of Life Meeting at Smithsonian

As a member of the Executive Committee of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), Serageldin attends the committee meeting held at the Smithsonian Institution this week. The Committee members, who are senior figures from the cornerstone institutions of the EOL, convene to consider EOL accomplishments thus far, and to discuss future plans and goals.

Politics and Power in Shakespeare

The theme of this year’s Shakespeare Conference at the Library of Alexandria was “The Politics of Power in Shakespeare’s History Plays”. The event was attended by a great number of students and lovers of literature, who sat in rapt attention as Serageldin gave his annual presentation on this universally celebrated occasion.

Opening Speech of Youth : A Revolution of Change

To all Our Friends Around the World: 18 Days that Shook the World

Thank you for your many messages of solidarity and support throughout these last two weeks. And a salute to Egypt’s wonderful youth, who changed the course of history through peaceful demonstrations. The moral power of non-violence was never more ably deployed for the cause of more freedom, more justice and to lay the foundations of better tomorrows. By the moral force of their solidarity, and the nobility of their cause, they challenged all expectations and triumphed.

A Salute to the Great Youth of Egypt

To the great youth of Egypt, the leaders of the Egyptian revolution of 25 January 2011, I salute you.

To All Our Friends Around the World: 18 Days that Shook the World

Thank you for your many messages of solidarity and support throughout these last two weeks. And a salute to Egypt’s wonderful youth, who changed the course of history through peaceful demonstrations. The moral power of non-violence was never more ably deployed for the cause of more freedom, more justice and to lay the foundations of better tomorrows.

A Salute to the Great Youth of Egypt

To the great youth of Egypt, the leaders of the Egyptian revolution of 25 January 2011, I salute you. For …

in the nobility of your spirit,
in the exuberance of your youth,
in the quality of your contacts,
in the unsullied idealism that you possess,
in the dedication to our common humanity that you bring …

A Lecture about the Egyptian Constitution

On CNN: The Will of the People Saved the Library

Speaking with CNN’s Nic Robertson, Serageldin described how opponents and supporters in Egypt’s protests, together with the BA staff, joined hands in protecting the Library. Walking with Robertson through the Library hallways, pointing out the treasures, old and new, he told how all this had been at the mercy of the crowd, and how Egypt’s youth, armed only with moral power, saved the Library from rampage.

The Library Is Safe

In the earlier statement I described the events in Egypt and reassured our friends about the safety of the Library and all our staff. As the protests continued, I am happy to report that opponents and supporters joined hands in protecting the library, and I am providing pictures and video on the website.

Serageldin's Statement on the Events in Egypt

The world has witnessed an unprecedented popular action in the streets of Egypt, led by Egypt’s youth with their justified demands for more freedom, more democracy, lower prices for necessities and more employment opportunities. Youth demanded immediate and far-reaching changes. This was met by violent conflicts with the police, who were routed.

Transforming Agriculture and Societies to Abolish Hunger

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Transforming Agriculture and Societies to Abolish Hunger” in Paris.

Serageldin Chairs World Digital Library Meeting

As Chairman of the Executive Council of the World Digital Library (WDL), Serageldin convened with the members of the Council for a meeting held in Paris on 21 January 2011.

Analysis and Decisions

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Analysis and Decisions” in Paris

NAS Awards the Public Welfare Medal to Serageldin

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS), in Washington DC, has selected Ismail Serageldin to be the 2011 recipient of their most prestigious award: the Public Welfare Medal. The award goes to Serageldin in high regard of his attempts to combat hunger in developing countries, and in recognition of his tireless efforts to re-establish the importance of science in the Arab and Muslim world.

The Role of Science to Abolish Hunger

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Role of Science to Abolish Hunger” in Paris.

Hunger and Sustainable Development

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Hunger and Sustainable Development” in Paris.

Support Women to Abolish Hunger

- Paris

Hunger in the Rural World

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Hunger in the Rural World” in Paris.

Al-Masry Al-Youm Interviews Serageldin on Vital Environmental Issues

As part of the Al-Masry Al-Youm’s Green Profile series, in which prominent figures are interviewed on pressing environmental issues, Hoda Baraka, editor of the newspaper’s environment page, spoke to Ismail Serageldin about increasing concerns over water availability and management.

Hunger in the City

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Hunger in the City” in Paris.

Understanding Poverty

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Understanding Poverty” in Paris.

January Lectures at Collège de France

Elected by the fifty-two professors of Collège de France and officially appointed by President Sarkozy, as Professor to the International Chair Savoirs contre pauvreté (Knowledge Against Poverty), for the academic year 2010-2011, Serageldin gave his inaugural lecture to a very large audience last November, and returns this week to Collège de France to give a course of lectures over the month of January.

Mobiliser le Savoir pour eradiquer la faim

 Ismail Serageldin  

The Murderous Merchants Of Hate

Serageldin Elected Member of The Royal Society in Gothenburg

The Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg has elected Ismail Serageldin to be a Foreign Member of the Society. Established in 1778 in Gothenburg, Sweden, The Royal Society’s primary mission is to promote scientific research and support higher education

International Forum to Combat Human Trafficking

As a board member of the Suzanne Mubarak Women‘s International Peace Movement. (SMWIPM), Ismail Serageldin is invited to take part in the Luxor International Forum End Human Trafficking Now: Enforcing the UN Protocol, which is organized by End Human Trafficking Now!(EHTN!) and United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking(UN.GIFT)...

Africa Prize Awarded to Serageldin in a Grand Ceremony

In a grand ceremony held in the State House, Accra, Ghana’s Excellence Awards Foundation awarded Serageldin the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize. The celebration was attended by HE President John Atta Mills of Ghana, HE Vice President John Dramani Mahama, and HRH Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, King of Ashanti, the biggest tribe in Ghana.

The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution

- Ghana

The Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina” in Paris.

Renaissance de la Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Paris

The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution

- Georgia

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution” in Georgia.

The BA in Action: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- Georgia

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The BA in Action: The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” in Georgia.

Savoirs Contre Pauvreté: Pour Abolir la Faim

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Savoirs Contre Pauvreté: Pour Abolir la Faim” in Paris.

Serageldin Gives Inaugural Lecture at Collège de France

As Professor to the International Chair Savoirs contre pauvreté (Knowledge Against Poverty), at Collège de France, Paris, Serageldin gave his inaugural lecture on Thursday, 18 November. Drawing large audience, the lecture held in the amphithéâtre Marguerite de Navarre was very well-received, and another hall was opened to accommodate the large numbers.

Winners of Chirac Foundation Prize Selected

Serageldin met today with the jury committee members of the Chirac Foundation to select a winner for the Chirac Foundation Prize for the Prevention of Conflicts.

A Lecture by Serageldin at the University of Chicago

Knowledge Beyond Books: the Case of the New Library of Alexandria is the title of the lecture that Ismail Serageldin will be giving today at the University of Chicago, at 4:30 pm (CDT).

The Shape of Tomorrow

Ismail Serageldin has finally written up a first version of his extremely well-received lecture delivered at the NSF on September 21, 2010. Earlier versions had been delivered as lectures at Harvard (2009) and then at the Supreme Council of Culture in Egypt (February 7, 2010) and then at the Egyptian Academy of Science, as the special Okasha lecture in Cairo (1st of July 2010)

Animation Films in Cairo Salon

The Cairo Salon TV Show, presented by Ismail Serageldin, devotes an episode to Animation Films. The first part will be aired on Channel One on Friday, 22 October 2010, at 8:30 pm.

Reflections on Several Subjects

- Alexandria

The Shape of Tomorrow

This monograph is now entitled The Shape of Tomorrow. The first part of which is devoted to the profound transformation that I discern in the very structure of knowledge and how humans relate to it. I have identified seven such major transformations and I have taken to referring to them as the “Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution”, and the second part is devoted to the implications of the profound transformations that I have mapped in the first part.

The BA in Action: The Rebirth Of The Library Of Alexandria

- Alexandria