In an exciting collaboration with the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon, the Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom concluded a four-day summer short course on Arabic Manuscripts, Codicology, and Philology, which was organised from 8 to 11 July in Lisbon's magnificent Academy of Sciences building. The opening day was graced by esteemed guests, including Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal; José Luís Cardoso, President of the Academy of Sciences; Professor Henrique Leitão, Inspector of the ACL Library, Mr Rahim Kassam, the Executive Director of the Delegation, and Ms Susana Ramos, Special Projects Manager from the AKDN office in Lisbon.
Their presence added a touch of distinction to the event. The course was led by Dr Walid Ghali, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies (AKU-ISMC), with co-facilitation by renowned experts Dr Eleanore Cellard, a specialist in Codicology and Quran Manuscripts and Dr Juan Acevedo from the Rutter Project/CIUHCT at the University of Lisbon. Anjum Alam, Programme Manager of Education and CDH, managed the course implementation and operations. Edward Grassby, Manager of Partnerships, alongside Professor Ghali, laid the foundational groundwork for establishing this partnership. A diverse group of twelve participants from eight countries—Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, and the USA—attended the course.
This global participation made the event truly inclusive and enriching.
One of the course's standout features was the opportunity for participants to engage directly with the vibrant manuscript collection at the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon. This impressive array spans various subjects and geographies, providing an in-depth understanding of Arabic Manuscripts, Codicology, and Philology. The course combined interactive lectures with hands on sessions, allowing participants to engage directly with selected manuscripts from the Academy’s esteemed collection, making the learning experience more engaging and memorable.
In an exciting collaboration with the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon, the Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom concluded a four-day summer short course on Arabic Manuscripts, Codicology, and Philology, which was organised from 8 to 11 July in Lisbon's magnificent Academy of Sciences building. The opening day was graced by esteemed guests, including Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal; José Luís Cardoso, President of the Academy of Sciences; Professor Henrique Leitão, Inspector of the ACL Library, Mr Rahim Kassam, the Executive Director of the Delegation, and Ms Susana Ramos, Special Projects Manager from the AKDN office in Lisbon.
Their presence added a touch of distinction to the event. The course was led by Dr Walid Ghali, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies (AKU-ISMC), with co-facilitation by renowned experts Dr Eleanore Cellard, a specialist in Codicology and Quran Manuscripts and Dr Juan Acevedo from the Rutter Project/CIUHCT at the University of Lisbon. Anjum Alam, Programme Manager of Education and CDH, managed the course implementation and operations. Edward Grassby, Manager of Partnerships, alongside Professor Ghali, laid the foundational groundwork for establishing this partnership. A diverse group of twelve participants from eight countries—Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, and the USA—attended the course.
This global participation made the event truly inclusive and enriching.
One of the course's standout features was the opportunity for participants to engage directly with the vibrant manuscript collection at the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon. This impressive array spans various subjects and geographies, providing an in-depth understanding of Arabic Manuscripts, Codicology, and Philology. The course combined interactive lectures with hands on sessions, allowing participants to engage directly with selected manuscripts from the Academy’s esteemed collection, making the learning experience more engaging and memorable.
