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 …

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.

A Lecture about the Egyptian Constitution

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.

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.

Transforming Agriculture and Societies to Abolish Hunger

- Paris

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

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.

The Murderous Merchants Of Hate

Mobiliser le Savoir pour eradiquer la faim

 Ismail Serageldin  

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

Renaissance de la Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Paris

The Rebirth of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

- Paris

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

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.

The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution

- Georgia

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

Serageldin Chairs STS Plenary on Food, Nutrition and Population

Always a valuable member of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum Annual Meetings, Serageldin this year chaired a plenary session on Food, Nutrition and Population. At special adjunct sessions, Serageldin also lent effective contribution as rapporteur to the plenary meetings held on Adaptation to the Natural and Social Impacts of Regional Climate Change.

Promoting Arabic Content: Some of Our Projects in 2010

- Muscat, Oman

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Promoting Arabic Content: Some of Our Projects in 2010” in Muscat, Oman.

The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria

- Sweden

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria” in Sweden.

Serageldin at the Gothenburg Book Fair

At the Gothenburg Book Fair, which this year focused on Africa, Serageldin gave a lecture presenting the role of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in reviving the essence of its ancient counterpart by acting as a modern day centre for scholarship, culture and free speech, and as a platform for dialogue between cultures and peoples.

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

- Sweden

On the New Knowledge Revolution

The National Science Foundation (NSF) advisory committee for International Science and Engineering, of which Serageldin is a member, convened this week for a two-day meeting. At the end of the conference, Serageldin gave a distinguished lecture to the NSF members and the public on The Seven Pillars of the New Knowledge Revolution...

The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution

- NSF

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution” at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Les Sept Piliers de la Révolution du Savoir

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Les Sept Piliers de la Révolution du Savoir” at the Library of Alexandria.

Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences 7th Session

Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences 6th Session

Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences 5th session

Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences Fourth session

Serageldin Nominated Professor in Collège de France

The President of the Republic of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree on 7 September 2010, appointing Serageldin in Collège de France, as Professor to the International Chair Savoirs contre pauvreté (Knowledge Against Poverty), for the academic year 2010-2011.