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Fire Breaks Out at AUB

A fire broke out at the American University of Beirut (AUB) on Friday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of the premises, with no injuries. The cause of the fire was attributed to the failure of a generator.

Air Pollution in Lebanon: The Silent Killer

MP Najat Aoun Saliba's study at the American University of Beirut confirmed cancer-causing agents from diesel generator emissions on three streets. Amidst a polluted and densely populated Beirut, questions of accountability arise as some generator owners seek solutions while government reliance on private generators increases due to energy ...

Yassin Reiterates the Measures Taken to Limit Pollution

On Wednesday, caretaker Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin reiterated the measures his ministry had taken to limit pollution in the capital, which included "equipping generators with powerful filters and requiring owners of large and medium-sized generators to fit them with systems capable of instantly treating smoke from exhausts." Yassin's ...

AUB Rises to 135th Place in the World in Medicine

The American University of Beirut (AUB) has recorded its highest-ever ranking in the field of medicine, rising to 135th place (out of 1398 institutions analyzed) in the QS World University Ranking (WUR) by subject 2024. This ranking assessed AUB's performance in specific research and its reputation in its various faculties and schools. QS ...

Stories of Unconventional Triumph: 'The Poetess' Documentary

On Friday, March 8, at 5:00 PM, the Bathish Auditorium at the American University of Beirut's West Hall will become the setting for an exclusive screening of The Poetess. This event is part of the ninth edition of the Beirut Art Film Festival's winter/spring 2024 lineup, and admission is complimentary, with a prerequisite for participation. The ...

‘Daughters of This Aged Stream’: A Unique Musical Journey

The Zaki Nassif Program for Music at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is set to enchant audiences with a special concert titled "Daughters of This Aged Stream," featuring an evening of captivating duets that traverse the rich tapestry of music history. Scheduled for February 1, 2024 at the AUB Assembly Hall, this concert promises to be a ...

CodeBrave's Impact: Tech Skills for Lebanon's Children

This Tuesday, CodeBrave celebrated the achievements of their outstanding students at the Australian ambassador's residence in Beirut. These students secured full scholarships, including to universities like AUB, thanks to the powerful skills acquired through CodeBrave's teaching programs in coding, robotics and AI.

'After the End of the World' Screening at AUB

On Monday, January 22, at 5:00 PM, BAFF is organizing the screening of After the End of the World, directed by Nadim Mishlawi, at Bathish Auditorium, West Hall. The documentary had its Arab premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2022. Following the screening of After the End of the World, organized by BAFF at AUB in partnership ...

USJ and AUB Strengthen Academic and Financial Coordination

The Saint Joseph University (USJ) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) have renewed the memorandum of understanding they signed in 2018, committing to coordinate their efforts in the academic and financial domains. The agreement serves their common national mission of educating the country's elite, especially in the face of challenging ...