NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Podcast
1) Ibrahim Al Koni and the World of the Tuareg (Arabic)
This talk features a conversation with Ibrahim al-Koni, a prominent contemporary author in Arabic literature. Raised as a Tuareg in the Libyan desert, al-Koni's storytelling is informed by his educati...Show More
2) Will the UAE Be the Capital of Arab Pop Culture Over the Next Decade?
This talk discusses whether the UAE is on track to become the epicenter of Arab pop culture over the next decade or if its influence will remain tied to amplifying trends from elsewhere. While the cou...Show More
3) Cybersecurity & Ethics: Navigating Digital Dangers
Explore the intersection of cybersecurity, technology ethics, and disinformation with leading experts. This panel examines the human-centered aspects of cybertechnology, the global threats posed by st...Show More
4) A Short Journey Into Prehistoric Arabia
Explore the prehistoric landscapes of Arabia, tracing the movements of early humans who migrated from Africa over the past two million years. The talk examines how these groups adapted to diverse envi...Show More
5) Decoding Hindustani Music: Art and Science
This talk explores the profound artistry and scientific intricacies of Indian art music, with a focus on the Hindustani repertoire. Dr. Kaustuv Kanti Ganguli delves into the psychoacoustic and emotion...Show More
6) Climate Justice and the Constitution: Reflections from the Global South
The Climate Crisis has created novel challenges for public policy in the Global South. Developing nations need to discover ways of continuing to grow without undermining the goals of the Paris Agreeme...Show More
7) Creative Convergence: The Role of Artists in Expanding Scientific Inquiry and UAE’s Vision for Innovation
This panel explores how integrating art, science and engineering fosters innovation, broadens perspectives, and drives societal contributions. In the UAE’s cultural and scientific landscape, interdisc...Show More
8) The Restless Universe: From the Big Bang to the Periodic Table
This talk explores the Universe’s journey from its homogeneous beginnings after the Big Bang to the formation of stars from primordial hydrogen and helium. Through nuclear fusion, stars produced light...Show More
9) A Prophecy Continuous? Jewish and Muslim Views on Divine Revelation
This talk explores the concept of prophecy and prophethood from a multi-faith perspective. Prophets existed before the Bible, as seen in ancient texts describing the Mesopotamian nabū, muhhum, and ass...Show More
10) Soviet Power and the Politics of the East
This talk examines Soviet power through a transregional and global lens, focusing on its cultural and political exchanges with the Middle East. Drawing from a recently published book, The Eastern Inte...Show More