Events
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Past events · 2026
5- 7Nov
MEKDAV Kültür Söyleşileri: "Tarih Yapmak veya Tarih Yazmak"
MEKDAV Kültür Söyleşileri kapsamında Prof. Dr. Yasin Aktay, tarih, toplum ve insanın tarihsel süreçlerdeki rolünü ele alıyor. Söyleşi 7 Kasım 2026 Cumartesi günü saat 20.00'de Ankara'da yapılıyor.
Ayrıntı - 28Oct
Thought, Freedom and Politics: Solidarity Panel with Rached Ghannouchi
He will speak at the panel organized in cooperation between the İLKE Foundation and the Platform. The panel is in Turkish and English with simultaneous interpretation. Attendance is free; registration is required as places are limited.
Ayrıntı - 26Oct
"The Middle East in the New World Order" Talk
In the talk organized in cooperation between the Jerusalem Brotherhood Platform and the Boğaziçi Education Association, Prof. Dr. Yasin Aktay assessed current developments in the Middle East, global power balances and strategic approaches for the future. The programme drew great interest and the talk ended with a question-and-answer session. It took place as part of the 12th Malatya Book Fair, held from 23 October to 1 November.
Ayrıntı - 22Oct
Visit to Yakup Cem's studio
The studio was visited at the invitation of his son, Şehriyar Cem.
Ayrıntı - 20Oct
Past events · 2025
4- 17Nov
Visit to the Ambassador of Sudan in Ankara
Feelings of solidarity with the people of Sudan were conveyed.
Ayrıntı - 19Jun
- 28Feb
Visit to Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş
She was congratulated on the occasion of the Year of the Family, and the employment of sociologists at the ministry was discussed.
Ayrıntı - 28Feb
7th Graduation Ceremony of the Asian University of Bangladesh (guest of honour)
He spoke to academics and students about academic life in Turkey.
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Past events · 2024
2- 19Dec
Conference on Muslims and Democracy
Yasin Aktay served as moderator at the conference hosted by the Institute of Islamic Thought.
Ayrıntı - 9Oct
Opening lecture of the Faculty of Theology, Sakarya University
The opening lecture of the 2024–25 academic year, entitled "The Sociology of Theology in Turkey: At the Limits of the Unthinkable".
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Past events · 2023
4- 17Dec
Seminar "What Does Jerusalem Mean to Us?"
Yasin Aktay was the speaker at the programme held within the Theology Seminars of the Faculty of Theology of Siirt University.
Ayrıntı - 4Dec
Alparslan University talk: "The Politics of Friendship since the Al-Aqsa Flood"
He was a guest at Alparslan University; he met the rector and received a gift of his book. The date is that of the university's news report.
Ayrıntı - 27Nov
Muş Municipality 1st Book Days: talk and book signing
At the fair organized by Muş Municipality he spoke about "the city and the book" and then signed books for readers. The date is that of the news report.
Ayrıntı - 25Sep
Panel: Why Is Xenophobia Spreading?
Yasin Aktay spoke as a panelist in the online panel organized by the Union of Academics and Writers of Islamic Countries (AYBİR). The title of the panel was "Turkey's Political Horizon and Geographical Imagination".
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Past events · 2022
3- 5Oct
Opening of the academic year at Siirt University
At the opening ceremony of the 2022–2023 academic year Yasin Aktay gave a lecture entitled "Academia and Friendship".
Ayrıntı - 7Mar
Conference "The Codes of Our Common Future"
Yasin Aktay took part as a speaker in the conference organized by the Ülfet Education and Solidarity Association.
Ayrıntı - 27Feb
Talk at the 7th Üsküdar Book Fair
He met readers at the fair organized by Üsküdar Municipality. The date is that of the news report.
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Past events · 2021
3- 21Nov
Beyoğlu Children's Rights Panel
At the panel organized in cooperation between Beyoğlu Municipality and HAKEDER, Yasin Aktay gave a presentation on children's rights.
Ayrıntı - 9Oct
6th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair
He attended the opening of the fair, signed his books, chatted with readers and gave interviews to publishers.
Ayrıntı - 14Jul
Samsun University conference: "15 July: Sociology Cannot Be Neglected"
He gave a conference at the invitation of Samsun University, in cooperation with the Governorship of Samsun and Samsun Metropolitan Municipality.
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Past events · 2019
5- 26Oct
Kartepe Summit: Urbanism and the Happy City
At the summit Yasin Aktay took part as a speaker in the panel "The City in the Triangle of History, Politics and Culture".
Ayrıntı - 26Aug
İHH event for orphans in Afrin
He took part in an entertainment event organized by the İHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation for about 350 orphaned children and handed out gifts to the children.
Ayrıntı - 18Mar
DOSTSİAD general assembly and consultation meeting
He spoke at the general assembly and consultation meeting of the Development and Business Association (DOSTSİAD). More than 300 people from 17 countries attended the meeting.
Ayrıntı - 21Feb
Conference on the City and the Politics of the Body (Bitlis)
Yasin Aktay was the speaker at the conference held at Bitlis Eren University.
Ayrıntı - 21Feb
Seminar on the City and the Politics of the Body (Muş)
A seminar on "The City and the Politics of the Body" held in Muş.
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Past events · 2018
4- 27Oct
Fatih Sulukule Art Academy seminar: "Art and Society"
He gave a seminar on "Art and Society" at the academy; before the seminar he accompanied the students' orchestra on the oud.
Ayrıntı - 26Oct
Bartın University Çeşm-i Cihan Talks: "Migration, the City and the University"
As the fifth guest of the Çeşm-i Cihan Talks series he spoke about migration, the city and the university. The date is that of the news report.
Ayrıntı - 1Sep
4th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair
He visited the fair organized by the Press and Publication Union and the Anadolu Agency stand.
Ayrıntı - 8May
Opening of the 1st International Siirt Short Film Festival
He spoke at the opening programme of the festival and thanked those who had contributed to its preparation.
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Past events · 2014
1- 13May
Sakarya University panel: the causes and consequences of the turmoil in the Islamic world
He took part as a speaker in the panel organized by the Department of Sociology of Sakarya University.
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Past events · 2011
1- 24Feb
Youth Meeting: Turkish Writers Union guest programme
As the monthly guest of the TYB Youth Meeting programme he assessed current political and social developments and the state of the world of ideas.
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