TÜBİTAK 2209-A Funded Project Success of Our Undergraduate Students
The results of the 2024/1 term of the "2209-A Research Projects Support Program for Undergraduate Students," conducted by TÜBİTAK’s Scientist Support Programs Presidency (BİDEB), have been announced. Our faculty's students have achieved significant academic success by qualifying for support under this program.
The Topic of “Psychology from Diverse Perspectives” Addressed at an International Workshop Held at Our University
Hosted by the Turkish-German University and organized by the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences on April 8, 2025, the international workshop titled “Psychology from Diverse Perspectives / Psychologie aus diversen Perspektiven” was held with valuable academic contributions. Within the framework of the interdisciplinary foundation of the social sciences, the event provided meaningful insights into social interaction, intercultural contexts, and the causes and processes of migration from the perspective of psychological science and research.
Psychology Workshop will be held on 08.04.2025
The workshop titled “Psychology from Different Perspectives” organized by the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences of our university will be held on April 8, 2025 between 10.00-16.15 at the School of Foreign Languages Conference Hall.
Research Colloquium of the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences Held on 26 February 2025
The research colloquium organized by the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences took place on February 26, 2025, under the chairmanship of our Vice-Rector and Dean, Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş, with broad participation from faculty members.
Academic General Assembly of Our Faculty Held on 26 February 2025
The general assembly of our faculty was held on 26 February 2025. The session began with the opening speech by our Vice-Rector and Dean, Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş, and continued with discussions on the agenda items.
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Research Colloquium Meeting Held
The research colloquium meeting organized by the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences was held on January 15, 2025 under the presidency of our Vice Rector and Acting Dean of our Faculty Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş, with the broad participation of our faculty members and staff.
Coordination meeting of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on November 30, 2024
On November 30, 2024, a coordination meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş, Vice-Rector and Acting Dean of our Faculty, in which Prof. Dr. Michael Waltisberg, Faculty Coordinator from Heidelberg University, Assoc. Dr. Rainer Schmidt, Department Coordinator, the Heads of Department and the course coordinators from Bielefeld, Ilmenau and Passau Universities took part.
“Eco-Imagination towards a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Philosophies in Islam” - book publication
The book “Eco-Imagination towards a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Philosophies in Islam”, edited by Prof. Dr. Detlev Quintern in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniela Verducci, has recently been published by Springer Verlag.
The Subject of “Cultural Change in the Context of Globalization of Communication and Social Practices” Was Discussed in the International Symposium Held at Our University
Hosted by the Turkish-German University, the international symposium titled “Cultural Change in the Context of Globalization of Communication and Social Practices”, organized by the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences between November 28-30, 2024, was realized with intensive academic contributions. The event addressed contemporary social change processes with an interdisciplinary approach and provided participants with the opportunity to discuss the topics. The symposium, which was encouraged by the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD, was attended by distinguished scientists, researchers and students from various national and international academic institutions.
Workshop on “Sustainability as a principle and framework for action” was held.
The workshop “Sustainability as a principle and framework for action”, which was organized by the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences, focused on the integration of the sustainability concept as a central principle and practicable framework for action in entrepreneurial processes.
"Sustainability as a Principle and Framework for Action: Future Perspectives for the (Working) World. Historical and Conceptual Development Lines in the Sustainability Discourse" took place.
Under the moderation of PD Dr. Robin Kurilla, PD Dr. Guido Wolf from the University of Duisburg-Essen and conex Institute Bonn delivered a presentation on November 21, 2024, at the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences. The topic was "Sustainability as a Principle and Framework for Action: Future Perspectives for the (Working) World. Historical and Conceptual Development Lines in the Sustainability Discourse."
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Academic General Assembly Meeting was held on 06.11.2024
2024-2025 academic year fall semester Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Academic General Assembly meeting was held on 06.11.2024 with the participation of our Rector Prof. Dr. Cemal Yıldız.
Faculty member Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya Tünalp has published a chapter in a German-language book
Our faculty member from the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences, Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya Tünalp, has contributed a work titled “Muslim Influencers – An Overview of the Role of Muslim Female Influencers Based on Their Online Presence During Ramadan 2023” in the book “Herausforderung Digitalisierung – Islamische Theologie im digitalen Zeitalter,” published by the German publisher De Gruyter.
RTÜK hosted Doç. Dr. Elif Posos Devrani for the Digital Parenting and Media Literacy Seminar
The Supreme Council of Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTÜK) hosted a seminar held by Turkish-German university professor Assoc. Dr. Elif Posos Devrani. The seminar, entitled “Digital Parenting and Media Literacy,” was held to raise awareness among RTÜK employees about parenting and media use in the digital world.
Res. Assist. Melih Pehlivan received the Special Prize for the Best Thesis of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies at the University of Passau
Melih Pehlivan, graduate of the double degree program Intercultural Management-International Cultural and Business Studies at the Turkish-German University and the University of Passau, and research assistant at the Department of Cultural and Communication Studies, was awarded the special prize of the Sparkasse Passau for the best thesis at the Academic Celebration of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies of the University of Passau on February 9, 2024 for his thesis Eine junge Universität in Istanbul - Auswirkungen der Türkisch-Deutschen Universität auf ihr Umfeld und die Integration dieser in die urbane Gesellschaft (A Young University in Istanbul - The Impact of the Turkish-German University on its Environment and its Integration into Urban Society).
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Culture - Outlines of A Multi-Perspective Cultural Studies
The workshop "Transdisciplinary Approaches to Culture - Outlines of a Multi-perspective Cultural Studies" will take place on 23-24 November.
Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers?
Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers? The book titled "Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers? - A Study on Turkish and German Youth" by our Assistant Professor Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya from the Department of Culture and Communication Sciences has been published as an e-book by Eğitim Publishing House.
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences PhD Colloquium was held.
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Doctoral Colloquium took place on 12 May.
Sociology Talks XIII
On 12 Mai, 2022 at 2 p.m., Dr. Muharrem Açıkgöz gave a lecture on the topic "Die zweite Generation der Frankfurter Schule: Ein Überblick"
Culture, Migration and Communication from the Turkish and German Perspective
TDU Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, in cooperation with the University of Heidelberg, is organizing the scientific workshop "Culture, Migration and Communication"
