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Featured Events

Sayyida Zainab: The Tale of a Mosque and Legendary Sites Around it

Jul 14 – Jul 31

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Don’t miss the Sayyida Zainab exhibition and lectures, showcasing historic treasures, urban evolution, and lectures, reimagining its past and envisioning its future.

Empty Cages: A Virtual Book Discussion

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a motivating virtual conversation on Fatma Qandil's "Empty Cages," a powerful novel of memory and resilience. Discover insights from the award-winning author, translator, and publisher.

History Hash Outs: The Italian Renaissance and Its Legacies in a Global Perspective

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Delve into the fascinating world of magic and witchcraft across centuries with Dr. Fabrizio Conti! Explore his captivating insights into cultural and religious history. Join us!

History Hash Outs: Egyptian Radio: Before State Broadcasting, 1925-1934

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Hear from Professor Ziad Fahmy as he unpacks "Street Sounds" of modern Egypt. Discover how everyday life shaped its vibrant history.

History Hash Outs: Skeletons in the Closet and Other Things in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join library leaders Eman Morgan, Mark Muehlhaeusler, and Stephen Urgola to unlock the secrets of rare book collections! Discover hidden gems and fascinating histories waiting to be explored.

Managing Innovation and Creativity for Sustainability in Media Companies

Oct 17 – Oct 19

9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Join global scholars and media leaders at IMMAA 2025 in Cairo to explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of media management and practice.

ABIC Annual Community Meeting 2025

Oct 28 – Oct 29

Join Africa’s bioimaging community for a 2-day event focused on empowering fundamental biology research in Africa.

History Hash Outs: Disrupting the Flow: Subverting Gender, Class, and Power through Egyptian Hip Hop Culture

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Dina El-baradie to explore masculinity, class, and global culture in this dynamic scene. Discover how authenticity and innovation shape youth expression.

Manuscripts and Materiality: Reflections on Where Our Field Stands

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join us for a lecture by Professor Konrad Hirschler of the University of Hamburg to learn about current approaches to manuscript studies, with a particular focus on the materiality of texts in the premodern Middle East.

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