NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Podcast
1) Apples at the Crossroads: Domestication, Genomics, and Climate Resilience
This event is related to 19 Washington Square North's Faculty Fellows Program. The apple tree (Malus domestica) is one of the world’s most iconic fruit crops, with profound cultural, economic, and ec...Show More
2) Who Has The Right to the City?
Since the 2008-2009 financial crisis and the Occupy movements around the globe, artists have increasingly turned to new models of artistic production and community engagement, expanding their work bey...Show More
3) Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, Lost and Found
This presentation briefly recaps the emergence of the painting, the critical reception and ongoing controversy, and eventual purchase by Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The hist...Show More
4) When Cities Get Hotter: From New York to Abu Dhabi
Cities like New York often feel hotter than their surroundings, especially on summer nights. This is the “urban heat island” effect, caused by the replacement of natural land covers with heat-absorbin...Show More
5) “Side Effects May Include…”: How We Can Make Medicine Better
All cutting-edge medical treatments come with side effects that can limit their benefit. In this talk, Prof. Ramadi explores how we can make medicine better—by moving beyond today’s one-size-fits-all ...Show More
6) Stem Cells: From Basic Science to Clinical Advances
Stem cells hold promise for understanding human disease, screening for novel therapeutics, and regenerating damaged tissues. However, the mechanisms underlying how these cells form and are activated a...Show More
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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