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12 years ago Heliopolis University was founded by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish.
A lovely celebration with a student choir and a play performed by students about the history of learning and universities
A heartwarming concert with our guest from Austria, Georg Baich/Cello and Egyptian musicians Sherif Mostafa/piano and Mohamed Sharara/violin
A heartwarming concert with our guest from Austria, Georg Baich/Cello and Egyptian musicians Sherif Mostafa/piano and Mohamed Sharara/violin
A gift from Italy by Gianluca Barbadori with the excellent actor Riccardo Rigamonti
It's a modern version of Marco Polo about borders, limitations, displaced people and refugees, very touching
Do you know that music and words can become visible? This is the magical background of the art of eurythmy. Never miss this delightful and colorful experience for your senses
Azahar - Eurythmy performance
Beit el Hekma Arab Voices - Poetry Salon
What a wonderful collaboration with the artist Lina Osama, well known for her paintings
Do you know that music and words can become visible? This is the magical background of the art of eurythmy. Never miss this delightful and colorful experience for your senses
Beit el Hekma is a special brand of Hoda Shaarawy Theatre at Heliopolis University and tries to preserve Arabic poetry
The presentation was a lovely mixture of different generations of Arab poetesses and poets
Dr. Ahmed Ghobashy (assoc. prof. of modern and contemporary history) gave inspiring insights of the impact of women's entrepreneurship on social transformation in Egypt in the 19th century
Mariam Gamal working at the National Council of Women (NCW) was presenting her master thesis in gender development
Introduction by Dr. Randa Abdelkarim (Dean of Faculty of Engineering at Heliopolis University)
It was a really inspiring talk
Let yourself be enchanted by the shapes of the luffa sponge, nature transformed into art
Such an enjoyable concert about the main thing in life: love
It was an extraordinary collaboration of Yasser Moawad & his band and the Sekem School Choir at three different venues, one was in the Cairo Opera House
A play by Tamer Elgazzar about popular proverbs as a mirror and a description of customs, traditions, beliefs of people in every country and their regions
Obituary
8. July 2024
A play by Ahmed Ragaae, performed by students from Helwan University/Cairo and Sudoku Team members. A serious examination about the big questions: life and death
Movie Night
10. June 2024
The movie by Mustapha Hasnaoui (by Misr International Films) is about the societal shift regarding women who started singing in public. "When a Woman SIngs", is about Om Kolthoum and Munira el Mahdeya (60 min.)
The Harp
27. May 2024
Played by the Master of the harp, Manal Mohi el Din. The instrument is originally rooted in the old pharaonic time and is still today fascinating with her magical sound. Accompanied by flute and other instruments. The music pieces will be from both cultures, the European classic music as well as music from the Arabic culture
Sing my heart
13. May 2024
An exceptionally enchanting trio with songs about love, very sweet
Monologue
30. April 2024
After a few years break we continue with Evening Events and start with this great production by Mohamed Abdel Kader, monologues and songs from old movies...so entertaining
Pedro Tarak
29. April 2024
Pedro is a global change maker and entrepreneur, a leader of Sistema B, which is a non-profit organization who works on more fairness in business
Pedro Tarak
29. April 2024
Pedro is a global change maker and entrepreneur, a leader of Sistema B, which is a non-profit organization who works on more fairness in business
Social roles and stereotypes in society
4. March 2024
Within the context of the awareness campaign "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" and our cooperation with the governmental National Council of Women (NCW)
Theremin & Piano
25/26. February 2024
Thorwald Jorgensen introduced to the still mostly unknown Theremin instrument, excellent accompanied by the pianist Kamilla Bystrova
How can you heal yourself through art?
19. February 2024
Based on the story of a woman’s healing journey, a single mother and becoming a visual artist, this is Heba Khalifa, an exceptionally courageous woman
Within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
How can you heal yourself through art?
19. February 2024
Based on the story of a woman’s healing journey, a single mother and becoming a visual artist, this is Heba Khalifa, an exceptionally courageous woman
Within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
Hazem Shahin
5. February 2024
A beautiful concert with Hazem Shahin and his oud. He was awarded as the best oud player in the Arab world
Fantasia Masri
Eurythmy Performance
29. January 2024
Performed by Sekem/Heliopolis University Ensemble with contemporary Arabic music and Arabic poetry
Wonderfully directed by Elisa Betancor & Martina Dinkel
Oriental Nights Band
22. January 2024
Well known oriental music to enjoy and to relax
Rasha Yehia Ensemble
Music from East & West
15. January 2024
Viola soloist Rasha Yehia is since 2009 member of the European Egyptian Contemporary Music Group and gave us the honor with her ensemble
Voices for your heart
25. December 2023
The Sekem School Choir conducted by Tereza Naqi and excellent musicians won the hearts of the audience quickly
Society on Court
18/20/21. December 2023
Written by the HU student Toka Hassan, performed by HU students
about the question who has to stand in court? The individual or the society? Within the context of the awareness campaign "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)"
Annual Celebration of Heliopolis University
13. December 2023
Presentations by a variety of students, awarding students for extraordinary achievements, music
Annual Celebration of Heliopolis University
13. December 2023
Presentations by a variety of students, awarding students for extraordinary achievements, music
Duo SoNoMa
27. November 2023
Mira and Sarah Gregoric are two sisters who have been playing music from their early childhood,
more than 20 years playing music together is shown in their unique interaction
Between Moon and Sun
20. November 2023
A beautiful collaboration of Egyptian musicians and
the French/Canadian singer, author, and composer Marie Trezanini
What violence costs
Dr. Omar Ramzy
13. November 2023
The talk is part of the campaign “Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)”.
Two days with mini-workshops, casual talks, street theatre and puppet theatre
Cairo Jazzman
6. November 2023
immerse yourself in the wonderful world of music in the beautiful Ibn Rushd Hall. We look forward to seeing you and having a nice break from your everyday routine
A Family trip
30. October 2023
The play by Tiatro Metro, takes you on a unique journey to realms of dreams and fantasy
Last Night of Faust
23. October 2023
A play about a man who despairs of the questions of life
State of Harmony
16. October 2023
5 cellists and a movie screening with old-time movies
Arab Takht Brand
9. October 2023
Immerse yourself in the melodious charm of timeless classics at this extraordinary singing concert
International Cairo Classical Ensemble
2. October 2023
Five musicians from Finland, Austria, and Egypt with music which is inspired by dances from across the globe
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday
25. September 2023
On this auspicious occasion, we are honored to present the renowned Syrian Al Marashli Group, who enchanted us with their mesmerizing renditions of songs dedicated to the Prophet Mohammed
Educational Program
28. August 2023
Cecf founder Dr. Bashar Arafat give us a talk about different opportunities for educational, cultural, and business exchange programs.
Also, a group of Indonesian postgraduate scholars from Ptiq University and Rosita Tando, the Manager of Women Ulama Cadre Education of Istiqlal Mosque Indonesia introduced their program in Egypt
Nigerian Cultural Show
21. August 2023
We enjoyed Nigerian Culture and their traditional music and dance.
The Ambassador of Nigeria, Dr. Nura Abba Rimi, gave us enriching insights into the Nigerian Country
Yemen Cultural Show
14. August 2023
Yemen's Ambassador and Cultural Attaché, offering insights into Yemeni heritage. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of traditional Yemeni music performed by Hassan Elzoghby and his group, gaining a deeper understanding of the country's rich tapestry
Palestinian Cultural Show
7. August 2023
Members of the Palestinian community in Egypt performed traditional insights into their culture, introduced by Dr Kareem Hussein, HU advisor for international relations
Indonesian Cultural Show
19. June 2023
A captivating CULTURAL FEST showcasing Indonesia's rich heritage. Harmonious melodies, mesmerizing dances, vibrant attire, and martial arts demonstrations, all presented by 50 talented Indonesian scholars hailing from Cairo's Indonesian community
Arab Voices for Social Transformation
Pain of Man
8/15. June 2023
In this dance performance the question is posed: What does a man suffer from? What are a man's feelings, and what is his greatest pain? Based on interviews, the performance shows different stages of man's life
Our Syrian Sisters and Brothers
22. May 2023
This Space of Culture was not a usual one. We wanted to create an atmosphere of silence and thoughtfulness when it comes to raising awareness of the deep need of others. We call this
"Togetherness of Compassion"
Aghani Bel Arabi
13. June 2023
The most well-known Egyptian folk songs, composed by distinguished Egyptian composers such as Sayed Darwish, Gamal Abdel Rahim and others, arranged by Nayer Nagui
Obelisque Ensemble
15. May 2023
An awe-inspiring sound of the orchestra as they perform a range of classical music pieces from various musical composers and eras
8. May 2023
Ahmed ElRefay and his band,
featuring an exceptional blend of old Oriental music and melodies, complemented by an assortment of instruments from diverse cultures
6/8. March 2023
Two Feminists
Two monologues
Celebrating Egyptian and International Women`s Day with the two icons of Arabic poetry. Within the campaign "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)"
20/22. March 2023
Pain of a man
What does a man suffer from? What are a man's feelings, and what is his greatest pain? The performance shows different stages of a man's life. Within "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)"
A Musical Journey Through the Ages
28. February 2023
As you travel through time, you will listen to a variety of classical music programs from the 16th century to the present day. It featured two Dutch violinists, Astrid Abas & Jan Erik van Regteren Altena
The Austrian Moritz Weiss Trio
27. February 2023
The Austrian Trio performed at the Space of Culture at HU in cooperation with the Austrian Cultural Forum. Showcasing their genius storytelling through energetic and artistic music
Brothers of the wind
20. February 2023
Brothers of the wind - is a film with a breathtaking scenario and a fantastic story
Mandolin Dance
13. February 2023
As the first mandolin band in Egypt and the Arab world, the Azza Mandolin Band has toured the world in many countries. It was Azza mandolin who played the mandolin and taught the instrument in Egypt
Last Night of Faust on tour
7. February 2023
The play shows a man's struggle to find an answer to the questions of the meaning of life
Klassik-Fusion Concert
30. January 2023
This cross-cultural quintett takes you on a journey through classical music with elements by the queen of Arabic instruments: the Oud.
Austrian violinist Marianne Brandstettner, Finnish violinist Laura Virtanen, Egyptian viola player Rasha Yehia, cellist Shady Hanna and Khaled Kamel on the oud.
The project
16. January 2023
Wagdy el Fiwy and his Band give us the opportunity to dive deep into Arabic music,
dream with the music and relax for a moment to get newly inspired by the Arabic world of music
Body Images - Women are more than bodies
2. January 2023
A presentation by Sohila Mohamed within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
Concert with
International songs
26. December 2022
International songs performed by two German musician guests, Marco Bindelli on the piano and the singer Lena Sutor Wernich
Ahmad Al Haggar Concert
19. December 2022
Ahmad, an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and producer, is a double graduate from the Higher Institute of Arabic Music in Giza and Berklee College of Music in Boston. During his time in the US, he had the privilege of performing alongside world-renowned artists like Carole King and Jason Mraz
AL LAKTA AL WAHDA Exhibition
13. December 2022
we had the chance to see 30 fine artists working and exhibiting their paintings. They were waiting for you ALL DAY! It was a pleasure for them to share their artwork with you
"WINDOWS" with EMAD HAMDY and his band
12. December 2022
Emad Hamdy is a great and famous guitarist in Egypt and internationally and is counted to be one of the best guitarists in the world.
He is the founder of Egypt's only and most important guitar school
LAST NIGHT OF FAUST
5/6. December 2022
The play shows a man's struggle to find an answer to the question of the meaning of life
HU 10 years anniversary
28. November 2022
Students are presenting insights about their faculties. And we will enjoy artistic performances from students, like the HU Drummers, a theater play, and a choir
Trio Accordionella
21. November 2022
A musical band performing western & oriental music in different styles, with own compositions as well. The combination accordion, by Rafeek Gamal, guitar by Dany Joseph and drums by Ahmed Adel, are unique
Beit el Hekma - poetry salon
7. November 2022
Performed by students about Dreams, Desires, Feelings, Sweetness and more
Ameer Mosa
Hawadeet musical band
24. October 2022
Listening to the compositions by Ameer Mosa, as well as assorted works of different Egyptian and Arab stylized musical pieces. The music was based on oriental instruments like the oud, zither, flute, violin, cello, bass guitar, percussion, and tambourine
"Del'Moanath Salem"
17. October 2022
A guest play within the campaign "Sexual Harassment Free Campus at HU" by Sudoku theatre group. It is about forced, early, and late marriage, domestic violence, sexual harassment and FGM/circumsision
Egypt is beautiful
Yalla Beena Band
10. October 2022
Sherif Mostafa piano
Steven Simon bass
Felipe Vignolo guitar
Ashraf Saleh percussion
Hagar Mesalam singer
Andreas El Farfosh singer
Eslam Simba drums
CARI CARI
26. September 2022
The worldwide famous Band from Austria. Their songs are full of enthusiasm, and the amazing Didgeridoo.
We are very lucky and it's a great honor to have them here
Drums concert
29. June 2022
We enjoyed the upbeat music outside in the sunlight with our students drummers unique band
HU musicians summer concert
27. June 2022
Our musicians from Heliopolis University wish you a beautiful summer time with their enjoyable summer concert with a variety of music pieces in different music styles
Sherif Mostafa (piano)
Janette Zaki (voice)
Eslam Magdy (percussion)
Eslam el Tony (violin)
Beit El Hekma our poetry-journey
5/6/12/13/14. June 2022
we were invited to join a journey of 5 days with our students reading poetry at different places
Life is Beautiful Concert
6/9/16. June 2022
A concert with songs from 5 countries by YALLA BEENA BAND
Sherif Mostafa piano
Felipe Vignolo guitar
Steven Simon bass
Ashraf Saleh percussion
Hager Mesalam singer
Andreas El Farfosh singer
took place in sekem wahat and sekem farm and Ibn Rushd Hall in HU
Lettereality
24. May 2022
Lettereality is an amazing exhibition by the polish fine artist Izabela Uchman.
In her artwork you can experience her unique way of bringing a single letter into artistic reality, where the intellectual meaning enters another realm - the image.
A strong,directly touching calligraphy.
Duo ALIDA
16. May 2022
Space of Culture was back again after the Ramadan break
presenting an amazing concert with the 2 musicians
Michal Knot, saxophonist and
Bogdan Laketic accordionist
of the outstanding DUO ALIADA from Austria.
Comedy to combat a cruel tradition
21. March 2022
Comedy to combat a cruel tradition" is about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM/Circumcision) - documentary on video
With kind permission by Nada Sabet, music by ElBouma
Within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
"White Roses"
15. March 2022
Two girls, two stories..
One about the different treatment of a girl and the younger brother.
The other story is about becoming reprimanded by being a girl and sexual harassment and being forced to keep silent
Within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
"Society on Court"
14. March 2022
Written by HU student Toka Hassan, about the situation of women in Egypt: Afaf, the outsider of history, and Sara, the powerful lawyer who fights for women's rights, as well as Rahma, the ordinary type of woman today. The main point is to revolt against society by putting it in its place. This play is not about victimizing women (even though they are 99% of the time), but rather showing our failure as a society and what we have done wrong
Liberty walks naked
8/9. March 2022
Two amazing women having a conversation about life, love, and freedom of women
Maram al-Masri (Syrian poetess) and Samar Shahdad (Iranian poetess)
Within the "Sexual Harassment Free Campus (SHFC)" campaign
Cross-cultural concert of the Austrian-Italian band KIANN & the Egyptian mezzo-soprano Jolie Faizy
7. March 2022
A catchy instrumental crossover pop music with the Austrian and Italian musicians Kiann and the classical Egyptian mezzo-soprano voice of Jolie Faizy. It was very unique and definitely an amazing musical adventure
L.v.Beethoven , Piano Concerto Op. 73 Nr. 5
28. february 2022
Beethovens piano concerts are one of the greatest music pieces which exist. We had the huge opportunity to listen to the piano concerto Op 73 Nr 5 from Beethoven played by our HU and Sekem pianist Sherif Moustafa as a solist, accompanied by Ghada Shaker who plays the orchestra part with the piano
Acapella Choir Concert
21. february 2022
the concert took place at our Hoda Shaarway Theatre make an exquisite performance
Hazem Shahin Oud Night
7. february 2022
Hazem is an acclaimed Oud player and composer, the leading and founding member of Eskenderella – an Egyptian band renowned for reviving the lesser-known works of the Egyptian composers Sayyed Darweesh and Al-Sheikh Imam
Adonis & Badr Shakir Al-Sayyab friends meet.
3. january 2022
A poet has the role of a seer who gives poetry the task of creating a human world dominated by the values of freedom, beauty, and goodness
„The Lawsuit of the Animals against Humanity“
15. December 2021
a guest play of the theater troupe ACT
„The Lawsuit of the Animals against Humanity“
(in Arabic)
Directed by Leila Saad
"AELA TARIQ"
13. December 2021
The program leaded us on a journey through different musical landscapes and poetic pictures. We are all on a journey through our life. There are different movements, moods and characters, like in the music. We are walking our path like a caravan, searching for an aim. But the most important is, to walk on the path. This activity is the aim itself.
concert with Trio Alba from Austria.
6. December 2021
Trio Alba are the German violinist Livia Sellin, the Austro-Italian violoncellist Philipp Comploi, and the Chinese-Austrian pianist Chengcheng Zhao.
Their concert career started in 2009. Since then they have been touring worldwide.
they play passionate and compelling playfulness
Biodiversity and future of life.
29. November 2021
Presented by Dr Sherif Bahaa Eldin, President of Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE).
he is one of Egypt's most prominent naturalist. His various discoveries, his contributions to conversations, his long involvement in developing Egypt's most protected areas have made him a key figure in environmental circles.
Between Dreaming and Forgetting
22. November 2021
He is an academic, writer, painter and poet. His published poetry works include:
"love poems from ancient Egypt"
"Moon in the night of the city"
and " A deep blue sky"
CAIRO POETS READING POETRY
15. November 2021
The poets :
Huda Hossein.
Azza Hussein.
Lobna Ahmed Nour.
Ahmed Shafle.
Moderated by:
Ghada Khalifa
they read poams which focused on change.
HU MUSICIANS CONCERT
8. November 2021
Our Musicians at HU
invited us for
a musical journey which is specially
designed for you.
You enjoyed different styles of music.
Re-connecting to Feminine Power
25. November 2021
Poetry in Arabic by Ghada Khalifa.
She is a poet and visual artist. She was invited to several poetry readings in France, Morocco, and Sweden.
She is also a writing instructor. After the poetry reading there was a workshop in story writing.
live performance of NOURAN ABU TALEB
18. October 2021
Nourhan Abu Taleb the talnted singer performed for the new commers welcoming party at HU in Ibrahim Abouleish Theatre.
"Music was my first Love"
11. October 2021
Space of Culture
was back again
after the summer break and opening the season again
with a beautiful concert.
it is all about music and love
the Art of Stick Dance event
29. July 2021
It is an old tradition in the Arabic Egyptian culture. The stick dance group from the Medhat Fawzy
Centre in Mallawi is famous for cultivating this old tradition and its very expressive performances. Under the artistic direction of Hassan el Geretly, the founder of El Warsha Theater Company, we have the pleasure to adventure these very energetic dances full of life power and joy.
Days of the week – Art Gallery
13. July 2021
"Trying to discover the relation between planets and days which is mentioned everyday in the morning circle in SEKEM & HU community....
Fine Arts' instructors were inspired by this theme and tried to express it with colors and forms
"The Hidden Treasure Women of Sufism"
28. July 2021
(in Arabic)
Idea and set up by Dorothea Walter based on the book by Camille Adams Heininski
in the Huda Shaarawy Theatre
“Night Traveller”
14/22. June 2021
2021 is the year of the 90th birthday and 40 years of passing away of Salah Abul Saboor. He was an Egyptian free verse poet, editor, play wright and essayist. He started to write verses at the age of 13. Salah graduatwe from Cairo university in 1951 with a degree in Arabic Literature.
Mixed Media Mash Up Art exhibition Interactive workshop.
8. June 2021
In this workshop, we explored the possibilities of working together on a collaborative art project of a special nature.
We used different materials simultaneously and find an aesthetically pleasing result together.
Throughout the process, participants get acquainted with many different art media and how to blend them as well as training free imagination to lead the creative process and enforcing teamwork skills.
( Ya Sham Concert )
7. June 2021
( Ya Sham ) is a Syrian band performing Syrian cultural dance and singing.
they performed at Ibrahim Aboulieish Theatre.
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
29. March & 5. April 2021
Shows a film in two parts
A thirteen-year-old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine – against all odds.
Based on the best selling book and true story of William Kamkwamba.
Postgraduate Scholarships Tips
29. March 2021
Heliopolis Student's shared their experience
How to grow your skills for the future?
How to utilize a scholarship?
it was in:
Ibn Rushed Hall
Or
Zoom meeting
Let's Sing
15. March 2021
SEKEM School Choir
Class 4 to 9
100 students performed with joy and enthusiasm
to Inspire us with their dynamic talent.
The International Women’s Day celebration
8. March 2021
Why PINK?
Pink is often used as a symbolic colour by groups involved in issues important to women.
How we celebrated OUR day?
SOUL – with Arabic subtitles
15/22. February 2021
The movie was two parts with a discussion always afterwards.
A Bird came out of the Window
8. February 2021
Songs of the good old days
Performers
Hager Mesalam - Voice
Sherif Mostafa - Piano
Steven Simon - Bass
Ashraf Salah - Percussion
Eslam El Tony Band
1. February 2021
Enjoy a chilling moment with a mixture of old and new Arabic songs that are close to our hearts.
Eslam El Tony Violin
Ahmed Magdy Piano
Andrew Maher Guitar
Mohamed Shebl percussion
Photography in our world
18. January 2021
We are living in a world of photography that affects us on daily basis.
We watched a documentary about "photography in our world" and enjoyed a discussion about it afterwards.
Harp Concertby Manal Mohi el Din
27. May 2024
The harp instrument is originally rooted in the old pharaonic time and is still today fascinating with its magical sound. The music will be from both cultures, the European classic music as well as Arabic culture
Concert - Of foreign lands and peoples
21. October 2024
The Swedish pianist Helge Antoni made us the gift of feeling his music - a very sensitive concert
