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The Chair in Contemporary Turkish Studies at the European Institute explores Türkiye's politics, economy, and its dynamic ties with Europe.

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Emel Sevinç in conversation with Elif Toker-Turnalar | a deep dive into “More than a Bundle Story,” a project exploring Turkish and Cypriot diaspora experiences in the UK textile industry.
🎧 You can either download the podcast or watch the video of this event online. www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...

27.06.2025 10:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Find out more about the exhibition on Instagram: www.instagram.com/more_than_a_...

23.06.2025 12:17 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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More than a Bundle Story: An Interview with Emel Sevinç LSE Contemporary Turkish Studies · Episode

Listen to the podcast of the interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/2YtJ...

23.06.2025 12:17 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Turkish Politics And Society In Flux: Identity, Policy, And Transnational Dynamics 20250607

More than a Bundle Story: An Interview with Emel Sevinç
#LSETürkiye @lsects.bsky.social

How have Turkish communities in the 60s & 70s navigated their belonging in the UK? Don't miss the display at Hackney Museum in London until 16 August.

Watch the interview here: echo360.org.uk/media/d2844d...

23.06.2025 12:17 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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It was a pleasure to part of this daily event on Turkish politics and society organized by LSE ContemporaryTurkish Studies.
I had a great conversation with colleagues, friends and wider public!
@ygursoy.bsky.social @mustafakutlay.bsky.social @ozihnioglu.bsky.social
@emelin777.bsky.social

07.06.2025 18:11 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Post image Elif Toker Turnalar and Emel Sevinç

Elif Toker Turnalar and Emel Sevinç

L-R: Emel Akçcalı, Mustafa Kutlay, Yaprak Gürsoy, Diğdem Soyaltın, Özge Zihnioğlu

L-R: Emel Akçcalı, Mustafa Kutlay, Yaprak Gürsoy, Diğdem Soyaltın, Özge Zihnioğlu

L-R: Başak Kale, Elif Toker Turnalar, Tuğçe Bıçakçı-Syed, Aslı Kandemir

L-R: Başak Kale, Elif Toker Turnalar, Tuğçe Bıçakçı-Syed, Aslı Kandemir

Great panels and speaker line-up for last Saturday's BATAS Symposium at #LSETürkiye @lsects.bsky.social
All-star line-up. Thank you to all the speakers and attendees for the excellent discussions and for sharing new research projects and ideas.

12.06.2025 12:20 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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On 7 June, the 34th BATAS Spring Symposium brought together leading scholars and practitioners.
🇹🇷 Themes ranged from foreign policy and populism to diaspora, memory, and artistic voices.
The symposium fostered bold, interdisciplinary reflections on the country’s political and cultural change.
#BATAS

27.06.2025 09:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🧠 “Inflation, Institutions, and Politics”
On 5 June, Prof. Selva Demiralp joined LSE Contemporary Turkish Studies for a sharp analysis of how political influence over central banks affects inflation.
🎧 You can watch the video or download the podcast now.
With Dr Orkun Saka and Prof. Yaprak Gürsoy.

17.06.2025 14:57 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Great lecture by @selvademiralp.com last Thursday, followed by excellent discussions & questions by Orkun Saka & the audience. Watch this space and @lsects.bsky.social for the recording and more #LSETürkiye
@lse-ei.bsky.social @kocuniversity.bsky.social

10.06.2025 11:32 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Upcoming Events Public events organised by the Chair for Contemporary Turkish Studies

One week from now, on June 5, @lsects.bsky.social will host @selvademiralp.com to discuss inflation in the US and Türkiye. Orkun Saka will be the discussant. Don't miss this timely event and register here: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
@lse-ei.bsky.social

29.05.2025 11:10 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The @civica.bsky.social Global Forum took place May 6-7 on IE University's campus in Madrid, where our Professor Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social @lsects.bsky.social offered an overview of recent developments in the #Turkish #highereducation sector.

🔗 Find out more: info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisi...

27.05.2025 16:34 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Turkish Politics and Society in Flux
📍 LSE Campus | 7 June | 10am to 5pm
A full-day symposium on identity, foreign policy, diaspora and political change in Türkiye
Hosted by LSE and BATAS
🎟 Free event
🔗 More: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
#LSETürkiye

22.05.2025 12:39 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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🎙️ Inflation & Institutions: Türkiye, the US & Price Stability
📍 LSE Campus | 🗓 5 June | 🕕 6pm
Prof. Selva Demiralp on politics, credibility & inflation control.
🍷 Reception after
🎟️ Free & open to all: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...

20.05.2025 18:26 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

HAPPENING TONIGHT! 📣 Join us for our Professor of Global Politics @denisakost.bsky.social's inaugural lecture with @lseevents.bsky.social to hear more about her award-winning research👇

26.03.2025 09:58 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Discover the LSE European Institute on Bluesky with our new Starter Pack! Help us share it!

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26.03.2025 15:54 — 👍 25    🔁 15    💬 1    📌 3
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🎥 Recap: Media, Politics & Academia 🌍

On Nov 29, 2024, LSE's Contemporary Turkish Studies hosted a workshop diving into media freedom, AI’s role in journalism, and their ties to politics in Türkiye.

📝 Full report in our bio/Linktree!
#MediaAndPolitics #Türkiye #AIInMedia #LSEWorkshop

15.01.2025 13:03 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🎥 Watch "Youth in the Digital Age: Global Trends with a Focus on Türkiye" now!
With:
👨‍🏫 Prof. Selçuk R. Şirin (NYU)
🎙️ Chair: Prof. Yaprak Gürsoy (LSE)
📲 Watch here: media.rawvoice.com/lse_european...
#LSEEvents #DigitalAge #GlobalTrends #Türkiye #YouthInFocus

16.12.2024 15:13 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Event: Youth in the Digital Age: Global Trends & Türkiye 🌍📱
🗓 Friday, 29 November 2024
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 pm
📍 Old Theatre, Old Building, LSE

Professor Selçuk Şirin (NYU) explores the impact of social media, AI, and mental health, offering insights to support youth in the digital era.

25.11.2024 18:25 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

Cuma günü Londra’da görüşelim!

26.11.2024 03:38 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Always proud to see one of @lsects.bsky.social events featured on LSE campus screens. Hope we'll have many students attending @selcuksirin.com 's talk this Friday. It will benefit them as well as us as educators.

26.11.2024 16:41 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Merhaba Bsky! @evreki.bsky.social: tavsiyeni dinledim, ben de geldim. İlk mesajım.🤞
Haftaya, 29 Kasım Cuma, Prof Selçuk Şirin sosyal medya ve yapay zeka gibi dijital teknolojilerin gençler üzerindeki etkisini anlatacak.
Londra olanları, LSE kampüsüne bekleriz.
www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...

21.11.2024 16:38 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Event: Youth in the Digital Age: Global Trends & Türkiye 🌍📱
🗓 Friday, 29 November 2024
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 pm
📍 Old Theatre, Old Building, LSE

Professor Selçuk Şirin (NYU) explores the impact of social media, AI, and mental health, offering insights to support youth in the digital era.

25.11.2024 18:25 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

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