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À medida que a idade avança tendemos a perder a memória, mas existem alguns truques apontados pela psicóloga clínica do Hospital Lusíadas Porto, Júlia Machado, que nos ajudam a preservá-la.
Para marcar o início das aulas de Dar-at-Ta'lim deste novo ano letivo, o ITREB vai realizar, no próximo sábado, dia 5 de outubro pelas 09h30, o Open Day.
As candidaturas para o programa STEP dinamizado pelo Instituto de Estudos Ismailis encontram-se abertas até ao próximo dia 21 de outubro.
No próximo dia 21 de setembro, das 10h às 13h, terá lugar um workshop para formadores de Língua Portuguesa promovido pela Fundação Aga Khan.
No passado dia 13 de setembro, em Kazan, realizou-se a 14ª cerimónia do Prémio Aga Khan para a Arquitetura. A cerimónia foi presidida por Mawlana Hazar Imam que no seu discurso enfatizou as diversas formas pelas quais a arquitetura pode inspirar e enriquecer o diálogo, possibilitando a convergência de diferentes pontos de vista.
O Times Higher Education divulgou este mês o ranking de 2020 das melhores universidades do mundo, sendo o TOP 10 liderado pelos Estados Unidos e Inglaterra. Neste ranking constam também 13 universidades Portuguesas, destancando-se a Universidade Católica Portuguesa (351-400), a Universidade do Porto (401-500) e a Universidade de Lisboa (501-600).
On Saturday 14 September, Mawlana Hazar Imam participated in an Aga Khan Award for Architecture Winners’ Seminar at the Main International Centre, Universidade Village, Kazan. Hazar Imam was joined by members of his family, and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.
It’s no secret that a gender leadership gap exists in many fields, including technology and business. According to Forbes magazine, in 2018, women represented 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs and held 24% of senior roles across the world. Despite setbacks, women leaders – many of whom come from the Jamat – are continuing to emerge in their respective fields, challenging systemic biases while also serving as role models for future generations.
It’s no secret that service in pursuit of a dream is an integral characteristic of women entering politics. Sophia Lalani, Afshi Charania, and Anissa Karim are three women following distinct paths, who make it their mission to represent their communities through civic engagement.
Ismaili women are key players in advancing and influencing civil society in diverse ways across the United States, and around the globe. The individuals described here are committed to helping people in need, working with a variety of organizations.
The Ismaili is pleased to confirm that the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony will take place today, 13 September 2019, in Kazan, where Mawlana Hazar Imam will preside over the ceremony and present certificates to the winners. The event is anticipated to begin at 3:00 PM UTC+3, and will be webcast at the.ismaili/live.
In a captivating occasion in Kazan on 13 September 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the prize-giving ceremony of 14th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. In his speech, Hazar Imam described several ways in which architecture can blend differing perspectives, and reiterated its potential to inspire and enrich creative dialogue.
Earlier today, 12 September, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Bolgar, located in southwestern Tatarstan, in Russia. During his visit, Hazar Imam spent time at a number of historic sites, and participated in a postage stamp cancellation ceremony to commemorate the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Ontem pela manhã, Mawlana Hazar Imam chegou a Kazan, na Rússia, para presidir a 14ª cerimónia dos Prémios Aga Khan para a Arquitetura. Hazar Imam veio acompanhado pela Princesa Zahra e a sua filha Sara, pelo Príncipe Hussain e a sua noiva Ms Elizabeth Hoag e ainda pela Princesa Salwa e o Príncipe Irfan.
In the first part of this article, we explored definitions of architecture, and the complexities involved in designing buildings and spaces in the modern world. If buildings and cities do indeed ‘speak’ to us, then what should they speak of?
On September 13, 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam will preside over the 14th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. To mark this occasion, we explore some of the important questions surrounding the theme of architecture and the built environment.
The Aga Khan Health Service, Tajikistan (AKHS, T) recently established the Aga Khan Medical Centre, Khorog (AKMC, K) as a private, not-for-profit hospital, offering high quality health care to the community. It began operations in December 2018, providing outpatient care, diagnostics and physiotherapy services. In April 2019, the hospital expanded its offerings to include inpatient, as well as emergency management services. The first phase of this expansion is supported with 48 beds and a provision for future growth, as needed. AKMC, K complements and supports the Government of Tajikistan's efforts to provide quality diagnostic and treatment services not currently available at the 450-bed Khorog Oblast General Hospital.
Earlier today, Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Kazan, Russia to preside over the 14th ceremony of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Hazar Imam was joined by Princess Zahra and her daughter Sara; Prince Hussain and his fiancée Ms Elizabeth Hoag; and Princess Salwa and Prince Irfan.
We don’t often think about it, but architecture is everywhere. The philosopher and author Alain de Botton has said, “In an odd but quietly very important way, works of architecture ‘speak’ to us. Some buildings, streets and even whole cities seem to speak of chaos, aggression or military pride; others seem to be whispering to us of calm or graceful dignity, generosity or gentleness.”
Later this week, Mawlana Hazar Imam will preside over the 14th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. To mark this occasion, we explore some of the important questions surrounding the theme of architecture and the built environment.
