16 Feb The Rediscovery of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Join us for an insightful book talk with Professor Aidan Dodson as he unravels the legacies of two of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating rulers.
20 Feb ANIMATEX 5th Edition Feb 20 – Feb 24 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm AUC Tahrir Square Take part in Egypt’s largest animation event, featuring screenings, workshops, talks, VR films, gaming and networking opportunities.
12 Mar History Hash Outs: A Speculative History of a Slave, a Saint and a Sayyid in the 1876-78 El Niño in Dhofar 12:15 pm AUC New Cairo Join Professor Wilson Jacob as he delves into the intertwined lives of a slave, a saint and a sayyid during Dhofar’s 1876-78 El Niño, exploring history, faith and identity.
06 Mar History Hash Outs — Languages of Socialism: Caste and Democracy in Postcolonial India 12:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join Niharika Yadav of Macalester College, as she examines how Marathi and Hindi public spheres reimagined democratic socialism in postcolonial India, weaving together social theory, literature and mass movements.
26 Jan Markaz Review’s Book Club Picks "Granada" for January 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Online Explore History, Resistance, and Legacy in this literary multigenerational epic. Join the Granada Book Club Discussion.
19 Feb Egyptian Sufism and the Crusades: The Making of Ibn ʿAbd al-Salam (d. 660/1262) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Discover how a legendary jurist became a celebrated Sufi saint in this captivating tale of transformation and reinvention! Join Mohamad El-Merheb of SOAS University as he explores the fascinating journey of ʿIzz al-Din Ibn ʿAbd al-Salam (d. 1262).
06 Feb Qahwa and Kalam—ʿAbduh and the Avicennian Tradition: A Textual History 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join Robert Wisnovsky from McGill University’s Institute of Islamic Studies for an engaging talk on the origins, development and lasting legacy of Avicenna’s (Ibn Sīnā, d. 1037) philosophy.
17 Dec Biennial International Conference on "Innovation and the Evolving Landscape of Arabic Language Learning: K-16 and Beyond" Dec 17 – Dec 18 8:00 am – 8:00 pm AUC New Cairo Join global experts in Arabic linguistics and pedagogy to explore the latest research, innovative teaching and future trends in K-16 education.
11 Apr The Annual History Seminar — Entertainment in Middle East History: The Serious Business of Leisure and Fun Apr 11 – Apr 12 9:00 am AUC Tahrir Square The Annual History Seminar, organized by the Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations, is scheduled for 11 and 12 April 2025. This round of AHS will deal with "Entertainment in Middle East History: The Serious Business of Leisure and Fun."
10 May AUC Employment Fair 2025 11:00 am AUC New Cairo Connect with top employers at AUC’s Employment Fair! Students and alumni can network with corporate representatives, explore career opportunities and apply for exciting jobs and internships.