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March 3, 2025

Future Engineers Intern at Dubai's Burj Azizi

Eight students from AUC’s Department of Construction Engineering completed a weeklong internship at the construction site for Dubai’s Burj Azizi, slated to become the world’s second tallest tower. The internship was part of the Burj Azizi Global University Exposure Program, with AUC being the first university to kickstart the initiative.
February 19, 2025

AUC Launches Egypt's First Solar Decathlon Design Challenge - Africa

AUC is hosting The Solar Decathlon Design Challenge – Africa 2025, reaffirming its belief that youth are pivotal in facing climate challenges and promoting energy-efficient building design.
February 16, 2025

Professor Hesham Sallam Leads Discovery of 30-Million-Year-Old Leopard-Sized Carnivore Skull

International study leads to discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert.
January 28, 2025

AUC Launches Egypt’s First Clinical Research Diploma

AUC unveiled a new clinical research diploma last week — the first in Egypt — in collaboration with ClinGroup, a leading global health solutions provider.
January 12, 2025

Clean Up and Build Up: Architecture Students Design Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Cairo

Students engage hands-on with local community of fishermen and farmers at Qursaya Island.
December 22, 2024

Global Course Connections Meets Core Curriculum

AUC partners with Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA) to offer our students an interactive cultural exchange experience.
December 12, 2024

AUC Highlights: 2024 Year in Review

We celebrate the AUC community's achievements, innovative initiatives, commitment to excellence and significant influence on the world.
December 10, 2024

Plasmonic Sensing at AUC: Tackling Pathogens and Pollutants

With applications ranging from food security to environmental health, AUC’s pioneering work in plasmonic sensing is driving international collaboration.
December 2, 2024

AUC Receives Single Largest Gift in its History to the School of Business

In honor of the transformative gift, the University will name its business school the Onsi Sawiris School of Business in perpetuity.
November 27, 2024

AUC Researchers Use VR to Reshape Campus Navigation

AUC research team uses virtual reality lab to discover optimal architectural designs and wayfinding tools for campus buildings.
November 20, 2024

AUC Freshman Develops ScribeMe App for People with Visual Impairments

Meet Mark Morad, the AUC freshman who is making the internet more accessible for people with visual impairments.
June 12, 2024

The Afretec Healthcare Summer School

The Afretec Healthcare Summer School, hosted by The American University in Cairo AUC and sponsored by Afretec from June 9 to 12, 2024, was an electrifying four-day event that redefined African healthcare. With top-notch speakers from across the continent, the workshop dove into the latest in digital tech, AI, and telemedicine. It brought together the brightest minds in research, medicine, and industry for a series of inspiring talks and breakthrough discussions, igniting new ideas and paving the way for a transformative leap in healthcare across Africa.

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