We are very excited about the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year at the Alliance of Civilizations Institute (MEDİT). Please find below the details of our opening and orientation program, which will take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Our inaugural lecture is open to all participants. We warmly invite all faculty members, students and staff to join the lecture by Prof. Dr. Gültekin Yıldız (Istanbul University):
"Is a Non-Eurocentric World History Possible?: An Attempt to Read Modern History in a Universal Perspective"
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 11:30-13:00
MEDİT Conference Hall, Salis Medrese
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2Z4BSnmzsgRfeKS9
Program (Tuesday, 22 September 2026)
11:30-13:00 | Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Dr. Gültekin Yıldız (Istanbul University)
13:00-14:00 | Lunch
14:00-15:15 | Introduction to the Institute: Rules and Regulations (Speakers: Vahdettin Işık, Ercüment Asil, Rahmi Oruç)
15:30-16:00 | Parallel group meetings:
• PhD Students (Facilitators: Ercüment Asil, Vahdettin Işık)
• MA Students. Civilization Studies: Önder Küçükural, Esra Pusat. Argumentation: Heba Raouf Ezzat, Rahmi Oruç
• Prep Year Students (Facilitators: Ercüment Asil, Ayaz Asadov, Afşın Murat Taştan)
16:00 | Group Photo
We look forward to seeing you all.
Best regards,
Alliance of Civilizations Institute (MEDİT)