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I Told You So: A Short Film Screening and Discussion About Endometriosis

MONDAY, APRIL 27 - 1 PM - GAPP EXECUTIVE ROOM P085 , ALJAMEEL BUILDING (beside the bus gate) - AUC NEW CAIRO CAMPUS Have you heard of Endometriosis before? Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% (roughly 190 million) of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. This chronic, often painful, condition affects individuals across all socioeconomic backgrounds. It is a major cause of infert...

Apr

An Artist Talk by Ahmed Shawky Hassan

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Ahmed Shawky Hassan (b. 1989, Ismailia, Egypt) is an artist and writer whose practice explores the impact of historical and contemporary narratives on shaping dominant perceptions in the arts. His work investigates how these narratives spread, questioning the authority that contributes to their establishment. He employs diverse mediums, including texts, sculptures, videos, photographs, drawings...

Apr

President of Finland Talk

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Online

Join Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, for a timely talk on global transitions and the shifting balance of power, followed by a conversation with students. Wednesday, April 22 | 10 – 11 am Online event By invitation only, with on-campus livestreaming for the AUC community. Arabic translation available.

May

Psychology and Technology

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

As technology rapidly evolves, its societal impact is growing—especially in areas where psychologists have key expertise. This talk explores how psychology can adapt to technological change, expand beyond traditional mental health frameworks, and address broader digital and global challenges, including artificial intelligence.

May

Engineering, Earth and Psychological Science: Necessary Partners in Addressing Climate Change

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Climate change is a human-made problem that requires human-centered solutions. This talk highlights the role of psychologists in understanding behavior and decision-making and argues for a transdisciplinary approach—integrating psychology with engineering and earth science—to effectively address climate challenges.

Apr

Mechanical Engineering Alumni Reunion

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

You are cordially invited to the Mechanical Engineering Alumni Reunion Monday, April 27, 2026, • 6 – 9 PM SENATE ROOM PO19 – AUC NEW CAIRO | GATE 4 (PEPSI ENTRANCE) Engineering Tomorrow: AUC's Impact on Global Innovation Refreshments Will Be Served. * Open for AUC Community *

Apr

HUSS Open Forum

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Maurice Pomerantz (PhD University of Chicago, 2010) is Professor of Literature and Arab Crossroads and Executive Director of the NYUAD Institute at New York University Abu Dhabi where he has taught since 2013. He is a noted expert in the literature of the Abbasid period. He has published two books, Licit Magic: The Life and Letters of al-Ṣāḥib b. ʿAbbād (2017) and with Bilal Orfali, The Maqāmāt...

May

Keda Effeh presents Mina Nader Comedy Show

May 8 – May 9

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Live Stand-Up Comedy with Mina Nader at AUC Tahrir! Get ready for two unforgettable nights of laughter with one of Egypt’s rising comedy star — Mina Nader — bringing his relatable Humor, and high-energy performance to the heart of AUC Tahrir! Location: AUC Tahrir Campus (Ewart Memorial Hall) Dates: May 8 & May 9 Seats are limited, so make sure to secure your spot early and don’t miss ...

Apr

Clarinet and Piano Concert: George Georgiou and Annini Tsiouti

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

This chamber music concert presents a rich and diverse program, featuring works by Cypriot composers alongside renowned pieces from the European clarinet repertoire. The evening will include the world premieres of two compositions written for and dedicated to George Georgiou: Ballade by Artemis Aifotiti and Pastorale, Allegro and Tsifteteli by Christodoulos Georgiades. The program reflect...

Apr

Tomorrow's Leaders Symposium

Apr 18 – Apr 19

9:00 am

AUC New Cairo

The Tomorrow's Leaders Annual Symposium is a student-led event that brings together students, researchers, artists, filmmakers, and practitioners for two days of interdisciplinary dialogue and evidence-based discussions on the most pressing challenges facing the MENA region. This year's theme "Resilience in the Age of Turbulence" explores how building resilience through actors, capacities, a...