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AUB@Work

American University of Beirut

AUB@Work is the American University of Beirut’s monthly audio newsletter spotlighting the university’s most compelling research and expert commentary. Each month features four curated stories that highlight AUB’s cutting-edge innovations and timely insights from faculty on global developments. Designed for media professionals, think tanks, and curious readers alike, AUB@Work keeps you informed and inspired by AUB’s contributions to today’s most pressing conversations.

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29 episodes

  1. Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic? 3:15
  2. The Hidden Forces Shaping Our Health 7:22
  3. Reversing a Psychiatric Crisis 5:15
  4. What Makes a University Relevant? 6:36
  5. The Global Appeal of Iranian Cinema 6:20
  6. When Good Strategy Means Breaking Your Own Rules 4:18
  7. New Guidelines Add Women’s Reproductive History to the Cardiac Risk Equation 7:26
  8. Do E-bikes Deliver Enough Value to Justify Their Cost? 2:30
  9. Lebanese Founders Are Turning Constraints Into a Start-Up Advantage 7:27
  10. Why the Same Workout Works Differently for Different Bodies 7:48
  11. What the Current Ebola Outbreak Reveals About Public Health 6:31
  12. Health Questions Need Health-Specific Chatbots 9:05
  13. How Crisis Conditions Shape Preterm Birth 4:23
  14. Turning Tires into a Valuable Energy Resource 5:03
  15. How Far Can AI Go in Medicine? 6:10
  16. Can Collective Recovery Endure? 5:14
  17. Saving Artifacts with Algorithms 4:14
  18. Native Beach Microbes Against Oil Spills 4:45
  19. Turning a Phone Camera into a 3D Mapper 4:28
  20. NCC's Blueprint for Climate Resilience 4:17
  21. Toxic Power, Rising Risk 5:29
  22. When Roads Get Hacked 5:20
  23. Hitting Paydirt in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance 3:28
  24. AI Unlocks Ancient Egyptian Life 4:35
  25. Microscopic Sand, Massive Pollution Solution 3:54
  26. Smarter Modeling Brings Geothermal Within Reach 4:02
  27. Rebuilding Trust in Institutions in the Middle East 5:06
  28. AUB on the Path to Cure an ‘Incurable’ Cancer 3:34
  29. AUB's Vertical Farming Project Aims to Reshape Agriculture 3:49