Happening@AUC

12th Edition of the All-African University Games

Sep 9 – Sep 16

8:00 am – 9:00 pm

For the first time in Egypt, AUC hosts the All-African University Games, bringing together student-athletes from across the continent in a celebration of sport, diversity and excellence.

10

The Official Launch of the Oxford Handbook of the Egyptian Economy

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Explore seven decades of Egypt's economic history at the launch of The Oxford Handbook of the Egyptian Economy, featuring remarks from editors and discussion with distinguished experts.

10

Daydreaming

Sep 10 – Sep 12

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Experience this theatrical performance, exploring one man's retreat into fantasy as reality and illusion blur across his most significant relationships.

10

MedFest Egypt – 8th Edition: Beyond the Scene | بره المشهد

Sep 10 – Sep 14

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join MedFest Egypt's eighth edition for five days of screenings, conversations and workshops exploring the moments and choices that define us.

15

Mood of Oud: 7th Anniversary Concert

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Egyptian oud player and composer Michael Onsy as he marks seven years of Mood of Oud with an anniversary concert of original compositions blending traditional and contemporary sounds.

16

History Hash Outs | History as a Creative Practice: Making the Past Public

Explore history as a creative practice beyond academia with Yasmine El Dorghamy, founder of Rawi Publishing

17

CommUnity Assembly: Fall 2026 Kickoff

A new semester means new faces, familiar friends and a fresh start. Kick-start it all at the CommUnity Assembly with live music, snacks and the kind of easy conversation that makes AUC feel like home.

18

Aida El Ayoubi '89 Concert

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Welcome back Aida El Ayoubi '89 as the beloved Egyptian singer and songwriter returns to the AUC stage where her remarkable musical journey began.

20

Toni Costa Performs Al Andalus Reloaded

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come watch Barcelona-born pianist Toni Costa reimagine the rich musical heritage of Al Andalus through a captivating blend of flamenco, jazz and Andalusian classical music.

21

CuttingEEG Cairo Garden 2026

Sep 21 – Sep 25

10:00 am

Join researchers, clinicians and engineers for five days of hands-on electroencephalography workshops, expert lectures and global plenary talks at CuttingEEG Cairo Garden 2026.

23

Disability Etiquette 101

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Join our workshop to learn helpful hints and pointers that you can use in your everyday life to communicate effectively and respectfully with people with disabilities.

25

AUC Alumni Folklore Troupe Led by Pinky Selim '07

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Experience Egyptian folklore dance reimagined as Pinky Selim's '07 troupe debuts four new dances alongside their signature performances honoring Egypt's rich cultural heritage.

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Critical Cultural AI-Studies: Towards a New Interdisciplinary Paradigm for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Join Alessandro Topa of AUC as he examines how artificial intelligence is transforming culture, communication and our very sense of self through an interdisciplinary lens.

30

History Hash Outs | Cairo and the African Revolution: The Making of an Anti-Colonial Hub

Join Sara Hussein of the University of California as she examines mid-twentieth-century Cairo as a global hub for Afro-Arab liberation networks.

01

Campus Conversation: 2026 -2027 A New Year Ahead

Join us for the first Campus Conversation of Fall 2026 to get the latest updates on the University and discuss plans for the year ahead. President Ahmad Dallal and senior leaders will be available to hear your ideas and answer questions.

07

History Hash Outs | Governing Muslims: Law and the Making of Russian Imperial Rule in Crimea, 1783–1850

Discover how Russian imperial rule reshaped Muslim Crimea from 1783 to 1850, with Dilyara Agisheva of AUC.

14

History Hash Outs | Building the Future: Cold War Development in Egypt and the Gulf

Learn how Egyptians imagined future development between decolonization and neoliberal globalization with Masha Kirasirova of New York University Abu Dhabi.

21

Barriers for Students with Hidden Disabilities

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Not every disability is visible. Join us to learn how to overcome barriers that are associated with hidden disabilities.

21

History Hash Outs | Out of the Phoenix’s Ashes: Valentine de Saint-Point and the Eastern

Trace the incredible post-World War I journey of French writer Valentine de Saint-Point to Cairo with historian Mariam Elashmawy.

28

History Hash Outs: How Studying History Has Influenced My Career

Hear AUC alumna Mayar Kotb trace her journey from history graduate to NYU doctoral candidate, reflecting on heritage research, arts management and lessons learned along the way.

04

Nov

History Hash Outs | Alexandria Again: Islamic Philosophy and Decolonisation in Mid-20th Century Egypt

Discover how modern Egyptian philosophers reclaimed Alexandrian cosmopolitanism for an independent Egypt, with Simon Conrad of the Orient-Institute Beirut.

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Nov

Crossing Pathways: Exploring the World of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Learn about the diverse experiences of individuals on the spectrum and walk away with practical strategies for building more inclusive environments on campus and beyond.

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Apr

AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2027: Africa 360

Apr 15 – Apr 17

1:00 pm – 9:00 pm