Reading Istanbul in Literature - 5: Transcending Space: Istanbul, Contemplation, and Women Roaming the Streets in Fatma Aliye's Novels
IPC organized a conference titled ''Reading Istanbul in Literature: Transcending Space: Istanbul, Contemplation, and Women Roaming the Streets in Fatma Aliye's Novels'' which was delivered by Başak Deniz Özdoğan and moderated by Seval Şahin at IPC on September 18.
“Electrification of Residential and Industrial Process Heating in Turkey” Launch Event
Within this context, an online launch event was organized on August 16, 2023, which included a report presentation and a panel discussion with the participation of representatives from industry associations.
Workshop on the Cities
“Workshop on the Cities” was organized in collaboration with Sabancı University Gender Studies and Women’s Studies Center of Excellence on September 14, 2023 at Sabancı University Altunizade campus. The program included three sessions titled “The Structure of Today’s Cities,” “Cities, Inequality and Differences” and “Studying Cities: Collaborations, Projects, Publications.
Field Visit and Exchange of Experiences Between StEB Köln and ISKI
Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative organized “Field Visit and Exchange of Experiences Between StEB Köln and ISKI,” with the initiative of 2022/23 Mercator-IPC Fellow Betül Türkeri on August 20-22.
Education and the Crisis of Democracy: Lessons from John Dewey's 1924 Visit to Turkey
IPC and Sabancı University's ''Education and the Crisis of Democracy: Lessons from John Dewey's 1924 Visit to Turkey'' conference took place with the participation of Larry Jackson from Columbia University at IPC on July 21.
'Nasıl bir Dünya? Nasıl bir Türkiye'' with Emre Erdoğan and Hakan Yavuzyılmaz
Emre Erdoğan and Hakan Yavuzyılmaz were hosted at the 145th episode of "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled "Democracy Workshop and the Current Situation of Turkey'' organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.
"What kind of World? What kind of Turkey?" with Emre Erdoğan and Hakan Yavuzyılmaz
Emre Erdoğan and Hakan Yavuzyılmaz participated in the 145th episode titled "Democracy Workshops and the Picture of Turkey" of the program "What kind of World? What kind of Turkey?", prepared in cooperation with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and Medyascope.
Online Legislative Participation and Monitoring Training (mecliste.org)
The Legislative Participation and Monitoring Training, held three times a year, was attended by 15 civil society representatives from all seven regions of Turkey, representing different cities and age groups. In the first module of the training, expert trainers presented on the structure of parliament, its legislative and oversight functions, the advocacy cycle, participation in legislation, fake news, and data verification. On the second day, a panel on "Civil Society and Legislative Processes" was held, with the participation of leading lobbyists and advocates from civil society organizations. In the group work module, participants prepared advocacy campaigns and presented their projects to a jury of experts.
Online Legislative Participation and Monitoring Training (mecliste.org)
The Legislative Participation and Monitoring Training, held three times a year, was attended by 15 civil society representatives from all seven regions of Turkey, representing different cities and age groups. In the first module of the training, expert trainers presented on the structure of parliament, its legislative and oversight functions, the advocacy cycle, participation in legislation, fake news, and data verification. On the second day, a panel on "Civil Society and Legislative Processes" was held, with the participation of leading lobbyists and advocates from civil society organizations. In the group work module, participants prepared advocacy campaigns and presented their projects to a jury of experts.
'Nasıl bir Dünya? Nasıl bir Türkiye?'' with Hatem Ete and Fuat Keyman
Hatem Ete and Fuat Keyman were hosted at the 144th episode of "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled "Turkey at the Crossroads'' organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.
“What Kind of World, What Kind of Türkiye ?” with Fuat Keyman, Hatem Ete, Senem Aydın-Düzgit, and Galip Dalay
Fuat Keyman, Hatem Ete, Senem Aydın-Düzgit and Galip Dalay were hosted at the 145th episode of "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled "Turkey at the Crossroads'' organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.
Mercator-IPC Alumni Retreat 2023
As the Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative, we are thrilled to host the Alumni Event of the Mercator-IPC Fellowship Program this year for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. We believe that the synergies and the exchanges in these alumni events are crucial in keeping this dynamic network alive. In three days, we had a fishbowl discussion session on the second century of Turkey in various aspects, an excursion in the region and a coffee talk session on the cultural heritage of Cappadocia with the participation of Aslı Özbay as our guest speaker. We are looking forward to having new opportunities for more exchange and networking among our fellows.