Content Tagged with Learning & Inspiration
"Dhikr Zikr: A Source of Inspirational Strength
Alwaeza Roziina Punjwani
Interpersonal Communication in Our "New Normal": Effective Everyday Strategies for Conflict Resolution
The second of three events in the Ismaili Centre series entitled “Frontiers of Science and Innovation” - Professor Avery Broderick, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, recounts how the Event Horizon Telescope generates images, why scientists think they have finally seen a black hole, and what it all means. He tells the incredible tale of how a global collaboration of astronomers, physicists, and engineers literally travelled to the ends of the Earth to synthesize a telescope the size of the Earth, the only instrument capable of probing the staggeringly small scales presented by black holes.
Dr Natalie Batalha, former Astrophysicist at NASA, gives an engaging, illustrated, non-technical lecture on "Goldilocks" planets - those planets that are ideal for hosting life as we know it. This lecture is part of the Ismaili Centre series entitled, "Frontiers of Science and Innovation." Tune in to hear astrophysicist and planet hunter, Dr. Batalha, offer an overview of Kepler's remarkable scientific legacy and highlight some of the key discoveries and follow-up missions in progress and on the drawing boards.
After delivering the Samuel L. and Elizabeth Jodidi Lecture, His Highness the Aga Khan sat down with Harvard University Professor Diana L. Eck for an on-stage conversation.
Interview with Dr Laila Halani, Course Director and Head of Graduate Studies at the IIS.
Due to the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in London, the Kitab Corner postal service has been temporarily paused. We apologise and thank the Jamat for your understanding at this difficult time, while our teams continue to devise ways to support the Jamat's needs in a safe and secure way.
Facilitated by Dr Afroza Nanji, brought to you by the Aga Khan Council for Canada.
In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, many educational institutions have transitioned from in-person to online learning. For students who are used to classroom settings, a different learning setting can pose new challenges, especially when trying to remain productive and motivated. Here are some strategies to adapt to an online learning environment.
