On the Threats and Opportunities of Water Security

Serageldin was invited to be the first speaker at the 1st Global Water Partnership (GWP) Annual Lecture at the closing session of the 2010 Consulting Partners Meeting of the GWP, held on the theme of Exploring the Role of Water Security in Regional Economic Development.

Les Défis Mondiaux et la Sécurité de l’eau: Les Menaces et les Opportunités

- Stockholm

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Les Défis Mondiaux et la Sécurité de l’eau: Les Menaces et les Opportunités” in Stockholm.

Global Challenges and Water Security: Threats and Opportunities

- Stockholm

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Global Challenges and Water Security: Threats and Opportunities” in Stockholm.

To Know Where We Are Going: Rethinking Sustainable Development Indicators

- Vevey, Switzerland

On the Evolution of Censorship

At the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, in a session tackling the transition from classical censorship to restriction of freedom of access on the Internet, Serageldin gave a keynote speech about the evolution of censorship in a digital age.

New Threats to A2K

- Sweden

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “New Threats to A2K” in Sweden.

Egypt in a Changing World

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Egypt in a Changing World” at the Library of Alexandria.

Abolishing Hunger and Poverty

- Chennai

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Abolishing Hunger and Poverty” in Chennai.

Swaminathan Award for Environmental Protection Goes to Serageldin

The Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2010 was presented to Ismail Serageldin, for his outstanding contribution to the cause of environment protection.

Towards Eliminating Hunger and Poverty

The Chennai international conference on Eliminating Hunger and Poverty: Priorities in Global Agricultural Research and Development Agenda in an Era of Climate Change and Rising Food Prices, organized at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), met this week to discuss challenges confronting agriculture in addressing poverty, hunger and malnutrition.

Serageldin Chairman of the Executive Council of the WDL

Serageldin has been elected, from among 89 distinguished partners, as Chairman of the Executive Council of the World Digital Library (WDL).

Ceremony for the Book "Legal Combating of Terrorism"

A Talk with Serageldin on the Air

The daily television program “Egypt Today” will interview Serageldin on the air, at 10:00 pm today, Monday 26 July 2010, on Egypt’s Channel Two.

Serageldin Signs Collaboration Agreement with the Cyprus Institute

As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF), Serageldin attended the meeting held at the Paphos Campus of The Cyprus Institute (CYL). During the meeting, a ceremony was held for the signing of a collaboration agreement between the CYL and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Reflections on Participation and Development

- Alexandria

A Message from the Friends of Ismail Serageldin

The July 2, 2010, edition of the New York Times featured an article on Serageldin entitled “A Voice in Egypt for an Arab Age of Reason” by Michael Slackman. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/world/middleeast/03egypt.html?_r=2&emc=eta1

“Interact with Today’s World” at the BA

Organized by the IEEE Alex Student Branch for the fourth successive year, under the auspices of the BA International School of Information Science (ISIS), and with the sponsorship of prominent companies in the ICT field, "Interact with Today’s World" was held at the BA from 2 to 4 July 2010.

The Seven Pillars Of The Knowledge Revolution

Institute of Psychiatry Invites Serageldin to Give Annual Okasha Lecture

In the attendance of 150 senior psychiatrists, intellectuals and media from Egypt and the Arab World, Serageldin gave a lecture entitled The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution. The lecture was given in response to an invitation by Prof. Ahmed Okasha, Founder and Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, to give the “16th annual Okasha lecture 2010”.

The Seven Pillars Of The Knowledge Revolution: The Okasha Lecture

- Cairo

Serageldin Opens Planetarium Society Conference

With the participation of around 350 scientists representing 35 different countries and 700 planetariums, the 20th International Planetarium Society Conference (IPS 2010), Back to Alexandria, the Cradle of Astronomy, opened today at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina with a captivating presentation by Serageldin entitled Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt.

Fifty Centuries Of Science In Egypt

Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Fifty Centuries of Science in Egypt” at the Library of Alexandria.

SMWIPM Board Meeting

As a member of the board, Serageldin was invited to the meeting of the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement, which was chaired by H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak on Saturday 26th June at 11:00 am at the Air Force House.

Ibn Khaldoun in Cairo Salon

In his weekly television program Cairo Salon, Serageldin devotes the coming episode to the famous Arab Scholar Ibn Khaldoun. The show will be aired on Channel One on Friday, 25 June 2010, at 8:30 pm

A Meeting with the Partners of the World Digital Library

Serageldin today joins the partners of the World Digital Library (WDL) for the Inaugural Annual Partner Meeting. During the two-day meeting the partners will review the recent developments and discuss the future challenges of the WDL project. The meeting is opened by James H. Billington, The Librarian of Congress; Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO; and Ismail Serageldin.

At the Frontiers of Science

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “At the Frontiers of Science” at the Library of Alexandria.

Closing Ceremony of The Initiatives in Education, Science and Culture

Enhanced US Muslim Conference Opening Ceremony

Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations” at the Library of Alexandria.

Reinventing Relations Between The US, The West and The Muslims.

Towards Enhanced US-Muslim Collaborations

Following a preparatory workshop held at the Divinity School of Yale University in February 2010, the international conference Initiatives in Education, Science and Culture Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations opened today at the BA with delegations of writers, politicians, journalists, moderate clergy and youth, from the US, Canada, and Islamic countries.

The Jury Meets with the Experts Committee

Once again, Serageldin meets with the Jury Committee members of the Fondation Chirac to select this year’s winner of the Fondation Chirac Prize for the Prevention of Conflicts. During the meeting, an international Committee of Experts, after having identified potential conflict zones and compiled all the various peace efforts, submits to the Prize Jury a list of individuals or institutions who have contributed to creating dialogue between opposition.

The American Constitution in Cairo Salon

The weekly Cairo Salon TV Show, presented by Ismail Serageldin, devotes two episodes to the American Constitution. The first part is aired on Channel One on Friday, 11 June 2010, at 8:30 pm.

Interview with Serageldin in IM Magazine

During Serageldin’s visit to Sweden for the 5th Global YES Summit, he was interviewed by Mariana Tavares for IM Magazine. He spoke about the rebirth of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and its role as a bridge between past and present. The interview also broached other topics – imagination, vision, and development.

The Openings and Opportunities for the Jobs of Tomorrow

The 5th Global YES (Youth Entrepreneurship and Sustainability) Summit - Rework the World, was this year held in partnership with the Tällberg Foundation, and LSU, The National Council of Swedish Youth Organization. The Summit gathered 2000 entrepreneurs and decision makers from all over the world and focused on 100 carefully selected ventures from around the globe, which could provide the jobs of tomorrow.

Youth-Led Development for New Tomorrows

- Leksand, Sweden

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Youth-Led Development for New Tomorrows” in Leksand, Sweden.

Creating the Concept of Shared Value

At the second Creating Shared Value Forum, Nestlé and the International Business Leaders’ Forum, with the participation of the UN Office for Partnerships, brought together international leading experts in the areas of nutrition, water and rural development to discuss the challenges facing the world in these areas, and the role of business in solving them.

Discussing Summer Activities with Youth Network

As a board member of the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement (SMWIPM), Serageldin was invited to join the board for a meeting called for by HE Suzanne Mubarak, First Lady of Egypt and Chairman of SMWIPM. The purpose of the meeting, which was held on 25th May at the SMWIPM site, was to meet with some of the members of International Youth Network and to discuss the agenda for their upcoming summer activities.

Heritage Continuity Origins and Preliminaries of Arabic Islamic Heritage

Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity

- Amman

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity” in Amman.

Pursuing Solutions to the Challenges of Carrying Capacity

The 2010 annual Meeting of the WANA Forum, which convened this year under the framework of Pursuing Supranational Solutions to the Challenges of Carrying Capacity, was inaugurated by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, WANA Forum Chairman, and Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, and opened with an overview by Ismail Serageldin on Transcending Regional Carrying Capacity.

Lessons from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture

- Alexandria

Dr. Serageldin delivered this presentation entitled “Lessons from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture” at the Library of Alexandria.

Farewell of the Chief Librarian followed by a presentation by Dr Wastawy.

Forgotten Inventors Part 1

Science Supercourse Round Table

BioVision Closing Session

Cairo Salon Discusses the Culture of the Mashreq and Maghreb

The weekly Cairo Salon TV show, presented by Serageldin, dedicates a special episode to the issue of the culture of the Mashreq and Maghreb (eastern and western Arab countries). The episode will be aired on Friday, 16 April 2010, at 20:30 hrs, on Egyptian TV Channel One.

BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Comes to a Close

BioVisionAlexandria 2010 Conference came to a close on Thursday, 15 April 2010. Titled “New Life Sciences: Future Prospects”, BVA 2010 was organized by the BA Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), with around 1980 participants from different scientific fields and backgrounds.

The BA Science SuperCourse: Countdown to Launch!

- Alexandria