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Dr Arif Babul named Infosys Visiting Chair Professor in Mathematics and Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

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  • Posted on March 10, 2023

Dr. Arif Babul, University of Victoria Distinguished Professor and Professor in the Department of Physics…

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University of Victoria gears up for walk to eradicate global poverty
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University of Victoria gears up for walk to eradicate global poverty

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  • Posted on May 4, 2018May 17, 2018

On Sunday, May 27, more than 1,000 community members, staff, faculty and students will be…

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Harvard University & Aga Khan University Collaborate to Transform Leadership for 21st Century Africa
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Aga Khan University & Harvard University Partner to Transform Leadership for 21st Century Africa

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  • Posted on July 27, 2017September 2, 2017

“We live in an era of accelerating change and unprecedented complexity. Organisational strategies today will…

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Victoria World Partnership Walk sees more than 1,100 attendees, raised more than $130,000 to fight global poverty (Video)

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  • Posted on May 29, 2017May 31, 2017

The opening ceremonies for the World Partnership Walk took place at the University of Victoria.

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University of Victoria and University of Central Asia Collaborate on Innovative Education Programme
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University of Victoria and University of Central Asia Collaborate on Innovative Education Programme

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  • Posted on February 19, 2017

The University of Victoria (UVic) and the University of Central Asia (UCA) signed a memorandum…

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WELCOME: The Aga Khan and his various organisations and agencies, is one of Uganda’s leading investors and a regular visitor to President Museveni. (Image via East African Business week)
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Uganda’s leading investors: The Aga Khan and his various organisations and agencies

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  • Posted on January 30, 2016August 13, 2017

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and its institutional predecessors have been working in Uganda for over 50 years.

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum presents Abbas Kiarostami: Doors Without Keys

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  • Posted on October 28, 2015August 6, 2017

Exhibition Dates: November 21, 2015 – March 27, 2016 Curatorial Team: Amirali Alibhai (curator), Peter…

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Running the newly renamed Heart pharmacies is a family business for the Rayanis, including, from left, Zahra Rayani-Kanji, Yasmine Rayani, Laurel Rayani, Naeema Rayani, 4, Farhan Kanji, founder Naz Rayani, Anigg Rayani, 7, Rasool Rayani, Rhys Watson, 8, Adele Fraser and Miles Watson, 10. (Photograph By ADRIAN LAM, Times Colonist)
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Naz Rayani’s Living Legacy – Pharmacy’s new name reflects founder’s community spirit

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  • Posted on March 29, 2015August 6, 2017

“Heart to me means love, service and the community.” – Naz Rayani Naz Rayani has…

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Event – January 21 | Aga Khan Museum, Toronto: Green, Blue, and White: Chinese Ceramics, Shipwrecks, and Ninth-Century Indian Ocean Trade

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  • Posted on January 18, 2015August 6, 2017

John Guy, Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,…

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  • Aga Khan University

Synergy: Knowledge Quarter launched at British Library – AKU part of 35 knowledge-based institutions

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  • Posted on December 4, 2014August 6, 2017

The Knowledge Quarter, a partnership of 35 academic, cultural, research, scientific and media organisations based…

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Event – November 2 | Aga Khan Museum: Conferences & Symposia – The Artist’s Signature in Western and Islamic Art

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  • Posted on October 29, 2014August 6, 2017

What does the artist’s signature mean? This one-day international symposium featuring art historians Sheila Canby…

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Looking Beyond the Numbers: The Aga Khan Academies
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Looking Beyond the Numbers: The Aga Khan Academies

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  • Posted on June 10, 2014August 6, 2017

The Aga Khan Academies, which have similar objectives to UWC, measure their impact on people’s…

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Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad Celebrates its First Graduation Ceremony
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Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad Celebrates its First Graduation Ceremony

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  • Posted on May 31, 2014August 6, 2017

The senior students of the Class of 2014 were honoured and farewelled last Saturday at…

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World Partnership Walk at University of Victoria for the first time
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World Partnership Walk at University of Victoria for the first time

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  • Posted on May 25, 2014May 28, 2014

On Sunday, May 25, UVic will welcome the annual World Partnership Walk to campus for…

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Centre on Aging: Studying Islam in the Academic Context, Dr. Andrew Rippin
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Centre on Aging: Studying Islam in the Academic Context, Dr. Andrew Rippin

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  • Posted on March 27, 2014May 25, 2014

April 23, 2014 7:00 to 8:15PM, doors open at 6:15PM Hickman Building, room 105. Parking…

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Rehana Meghani Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Rehana Meghani Memorial Scholarship Fund

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  • Posted on February 24, 2014May 25, 2014

One year ago, a dear friend passed away. She was kind, inspiring and a fighter…

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International entrance scholarships: United World College, Council of International Schools and Aga Khan Academy international scholarships

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  • Posted on November 11, 2013May 25, 2014

United World College, Council of International Schools and Aga Khan Academy international scholarships We are…

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Umeeda Umedaly Switlo appointed Director of Inspirit Foundation to help build a pluralist Canada

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  • Posted on June 22, 2013January 31, 2017

Umeeda Umedaly Switlo is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and community activist with more than 15 years…

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University of Victoria to award honorary degree to Nazmudin (Naz) G. Rayani

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  • Posted on June 5, 2013August 6, 2017

UVic to award five honorary degrees in Spring 2013 Five individuals with exceptional records of…

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University of Victoria to celebrate 50th Anniversary at Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat

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  • Posted on March 26, 2013May 25, 2014

In celebration of the University of Victoria’s 50th Anniversary President and Vice-Chancellor David H. Turpin, CM,…

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Azmina Karim-Bondy, Chief Legal Counsel for IAP comments on her career in law

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  • Posted on March 12, 2013May 25, 2014

Chief Legal Counsel of Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial Services Inc. By Kelly Hayes:…

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Aly Nanji and Noor Jaffer: IREAD: Institute for Rural Education and Development

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  • Posted on December 21, 2012October 13, 2015

IREAD is the vision of founders Aly Nanji and Noor Jaffer. Aly Nanji, IREAD’s Chief…

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Dr Farouk Mitha: Christ Church Cathedral bridges shared hope with Islamic lecturer

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  • Posted on July 27, 2012May 25, 2014

Sunday morning service is getting a bit of a shake-up at Christ Church Cathedral this…

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MP3 Audio: Dr. Arif Babul: Dark Matter Bulges Where it Shouldn’t

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  • Posted on March 14, 2012May 25, 2014

Dr. Arif Babul, astrophysicist and University of Victoria Distinguished Professor, and his colleagues have found…

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Naz Rayani to receive 2012 Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement Award

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  • Posted on January 21, 2012August 6, 2017

Since 1974, Naz Rayani has been a tireless champion of community advocacy, cross-cultural understanding and…

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Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

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Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

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