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

- Alexandria

The Arab EOL

- Alexandria

AEOL Opening Session

The BA Science SuperCourse - Countdown To Launch

Future Prospects

Nobel Round Table of BioVision Alexandria 2010 Conference

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’.

Intelligence and Brilliance in Cairo Salon

The weekly Cairo Salon TV show, presented by Serageldin dedicates a special episode to the issue of Intelligence and Brilliance. The episode will be aired on Friday, 26 March 2010, at 20:30 hrs, on Egyptian TV Channel One.

Meeting with the Members of the Francophone Digital Network

In a meeting of the Réseau Francophone Numérique (RFN) - Francophone Digital Network - held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BnF), Serageldin will join the directors of 15 RFN member libraries from around the world, to discuss a number of issues on the RFN agenda.

A Book about Half a Million Books

In November 2009 the Bibliothèque nationale de France BnF), in partnership with the Cultural Council of the Union for the Mediterranean (UPM) and the SNCF (French National Railways), donated half a million books to the BA.

A Keynote Speech at the Fulbright Commission

Invited by the Fulbright Commission in Egypt to be the sole keynote speaker at the Commission’s regional conference on science and technology in North Africa and the Middle East, Serageldin will give a presentation on “Promoting Greater Engagement in Science and Technology”. The commission’s invitation to Serageldin comes with high esteem of his tireless role in nourishing and disseminating knowledge in Egypt.

Five + Five + Five: Promoting Science, Technology and Innovation in Egypt

- Cairo

Building on Success: Helping Young Entrepreneurs

- Alexandria

Egypt: Challenges & Opportunities

- Cairo

Serageldin On Air

Serageldin talks about The Future of Arab Reform on tonight’s program of On Air, which is presented by Gamal Enayat and transmitted by the Orbit network on El Safwa channel at 8 pm (Cairo time).

Arabic Digitization: The BA and its Projects

- Egypt, Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Arabic Digitization: The BA And Its Projects” at the Library of Alexandria.

The Arabs in a Changing World

- Egypt,Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Arabs In A Changing World” at the Library of Alexandria.

الجلسة الافتتاحية المؤتمر السابع للإصلاح العربي عالم يتشكل من جديد أين دور العرب

Youth-Led Development For New Tomorrows

- Alexandria

Serageldin Awarded Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize

A distinguished delegation from Ghana arrived today in Serageldin’s office, as directed by HRM Otumfo Osei Tutu II, King of Ashanti, the biggest tribe in Ghana, to announce to Serageldin that he has been chosen for the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize 2010.

Serageldin Awarded Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize

Addressing the Priorities and Concerns of US-Muslim Relations

In his speech addressed to the Muslim world in Cairo on 4 June 2009, President Obama highlighted the urgent need for communication and genuine dialogue between Muslims and the US in order to develop a sense of mutual trust between the two. He spoke of “change” or “a new beginning”.

Memory, Culture And Hope: Reinventing Relations Between The US, The West And The Muslims

- Connecticut, USA

The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge

- Canada

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge” at the Library of Alexandria.

Innovative Ideas on Water Issues

As a renowned expert on water issues, Serageldin is invited by the Alberta Water Research Institute (AWRI) to give three talks on The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues, as part of their Celebrating Fresh Ideas speakers’ series.

Forgotten Inventors Whose Inventions Still Affect Our Lives

- Alexandria

Egypt: Challenges & Opportunities

- Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Egypt: Challenges & Opportunities” in Cairo.

The Seven Pillars Of The Knowledge Revolution

- Cairo

A Full Theatre at the Supreme Council of Culture

The theatre hall of the Supreme Council of Culture was completely full, on the evening of the 7th of February, as many prominent personalities as well as a great number of young people attended Serageldin’s lecture entitled The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution.

The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues

- Alberta, Canada

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues” in Alberta.

On the Values of Islamic Enlightenment - in Al-Ahram

Serageldin wrote an article in Al-Ahram on the values of the enlightenment as reflected in the reformist movements in Islam in the last 200 years, and on the importance of reviving that humanist and caring tradition in a time where many young people do not know enough about that side of their heritage and intolerant voices are claiming to speak for Islam.

A Keynote Speech on Science Communications

At the Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Marketplace, held from 26 to 28 January, under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime Minister of Egypt, Serageldin will give a keynote speech in a session entitled Science Communications: Challenges and Opportunities for the Euro-Mediterranean.

Science Communications: Challenges & Opportunities for Euro-Med Collaboration

- Cairo

Encyclopedia of Life Governance Discussions

As one of the governance participants of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), Serageldin meets today with the other members of the EOL to discuss its future governance, and to recommend a governance model that fosters international participation.

Serageldin in Paris for TWAS Steering Committee Meeting

Serageldin will today attend the fourth meeting of the Steering Committee of The Academy of Sciences in the Developing World (TWAS). Members of the Steering Committee will convene at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to report on 2009 activities and to discuss a work plan for 2010. Serageldin is Vice President of TWAS for the Arab World.

Knowledge Against Poverty: To Abolish Hunger

- Paris

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Knowledge Against Poverty: To Abolish Hunger” at the Library of Alexandria.

From Promise to Practice: Applications of Science and Technology in Food, Healthcare, Energy and Environment

 Co-editors Ismail Serageldin & Ehsan Masood    Download

The Shape of Tomorrow - The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution and their Implications

 Ismail Serageldin    Download

Report To Our Distinguished Intellectuals: SOME of Our Projects In 2009

- Alexandria, Egypt

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Report To Our Distinguished Intellectuals: SOME of Our Projects In 2009” at the Library of Alexandria.

BA Receives the First Shipment of the French Donation

At the harbour of Alexandria, Serageldin and General Adel Labib, Governor of Alexandria, together received the first shipment of the half million French books, sent as a gift from the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) to the BA. Last November Serageldin had been guest of honor at a ceremony that took place at Marseille, celebrating the departure of this shipment at the gare du Canet.

Martin Scorsese… The Legendary Film Director at the BA

In a BA event attended by a number of movie stars from Egypt and the Arab world, Serageldin interviewed Martin Scorsese, the legendary Film Director, and engaged with him in a dialogue on film as an art form, on the influences that shaped Scorsese’s passion for cinema as a child, the making of some of his favorite films, his techniques, as well as his endeavor in the World Cinema Foundation. The event was widely attended by fans of Scorsese and lovers of cinema.

Cinema as an Art Form

Serageldin on CNN

The Cable News Network (CNN) airs a special episode about the BA, a beacon for knowledge and culture in the Arab world, and a worldwide landmark of civilization. The TV program entitled Inside the Middle East interviewed Serageldin for an episode to be aired on 6 January 2010.

Smithsonian Institution in Cairo Salon

The weekly Cairo Salon TV show, presented by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, dedicates a special episode to Smithsonian Institution. The episode will be aired on Friday, 18 December 2009, at 20:00 hrs., on Egyptian TV Channel One.

Report To Egypt’s Intellectuals

- Alexandria, Egypt