Young Scholars: Passing the Whiteness Threshold; That's All That Matters

Yunus Emre Institute(Turkish:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü)serves as a vibrant hub for Turkish culture in the heart of the UK, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening ties between Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Named after the renowned 13th-century Turkish poet and Sufi,Yunus Emre, the institute embodies his timeless message of love, unity, and understanding.Established in 2007 as a foundation dedicated to promoting Turkish history,Turkish art,Turkish cultureand  language, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü has expanded to a global network of 92 branches, including its London branch, which opened in November 2010. Located in Maple Street, Fitzrovia, the institute is a cornerstone of cultural engagement, offering a diverse array of programs, events, and language courses that bring the richness of Türkiye’s traditional and contemporary arts to life.As one of the primary institutions for learning Turkish in Britain, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London provides expert-led language instruction for all ages, cultivating a deeper appreciation and understanding of Turkish heritage. The institute also houses an extensive library, welcoming students, academics, and visitors seeking a peaceful space for study and exploration.Through its dynamic lineup of classes, exhibitions, and cultural events, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London continues to build bridges between communities, fostering friendship and mutual understanding between Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

Yunus Emre Enstitüsü - London

A Talk by Tugay Durak, University College London

Young Scholar Seminar Series

Young Scholar Seminar Series organised by Yunus Emre Institute London since 2017.

About this event:Yunus Emre Institute in London is delighted to announce the upcoming Young Scholar Seminar Series talk on "Passing the Whiteness Threshold; That's All That Matters. Experiences of Turkish Academics in the UK" on Tuesday 15th of February 2022 at 19:00 pm (UK Time) with Tugay Durak."Passing the Whiteness Threshold; That's All That Matters. Experiences of Turkish Academics in the UK"While numerous studies underline the positive outcomes of an overseas experience for international academics, the other, darker side of the coin remains largely overlooked. Approaching the matter critically, scholars have begun to draw attention to the intrinsic meaning of mobility associated with the loss of stability, de-territorialization, and loss of fixed national identification. This is paired with widespread job instability as well as overt and covert forms of racism, xenophobia, and exclusion against mostly ethnic-minority migrant academics. However, there are several interacting factors, such as gender, ethnicity, and religiosity, that influence an academic's experiences overseas.In this talk, Tugay Durak will discuss the experiences of Turkish academic staff while working at UK universities and how intersecting characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, and religiosity affect their overseas experiences. In this talk, Tugay Durak will report the Turkish academics who have the most positive experience in the UK are the ones who pass the 'whiteness threshold' based on forty-six interviews with Turkish academic staff working at UK universities. Those who cannot pass the threshold face discrimination, discomfort, and isolation.Tugay Durak is a PhD candidate and postgraduate teaching assistant at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, and he focuses on the Turkish academic diaspora in the UK. Last year, he worked at a British Council project aiming to promote higher education partnerships between Turkey and the UK. In 2019, he completed his master’s degree at the same institution about international scholarships for academic mobility. Before his postgraduate studies, Mr Durak had taught Mathematics in Istanbul for four years at the secondary level. He took his bachelor’s degree from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey.Date: Thursday 15th February 2022Time: 7 pmVenue: Yunus Emre Institute in London, 10 Maple Street, London, W1T 5HATraditional Turkish Refreshments will be served.Admission is FREE but registration*** is ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite.

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