30 November 2012 , Leiden

On 30 November, LUCIS, in cooperation with Prof. Dr Erik-Jan Zürcher, organises a conference entitled ‘State and Religion in the Republic of Turkey’.

In the lectures, the focus will be on the (changing) views on secularism, and the role of religion in politics and society in Turkey since the early 20th Century. Possible (sub) themes could be: Turkish secularism and European models; debates on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Islam; Islamic and Islamist alternatives. The topics will be approached by making use of one or more source texts. The list of guest speakers, and the exact programme will be published soon.

Time: 09.15-17.15
Location: Gravensteen (room 1.11), Pieterskerkhof 6, Leiden.
Entrance: free.
As the number of seats is limited, you are kindly requested to register at [email protected]
Web site: http://hum.leiden.edu/lias/highlights/islam-and-secularism-in-the-republic-of-turkey.html

7-9 December 2012 London

International Conference on “Turkish Migration in Europe: Projecting the next 50 years” examines current and potential future Turkish migration in Europe over the next half century. We welcome contributions on the international mobility of Turks, with a focus on potential future migration patterns and processes in relation to the past migration experiences. This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together academics, researchers, policy makers, media specialists, and civic organisations to discuss the experiences of immigrants, host societies, challenges and the future projections of Turkish populations in Europe.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Prof Tariq Modood (Bristol University, UK)

Prof Thomas Faist (Bielefeld University, Germany)

Prof Philip L. Martin (University of California Davis, USA)

Prof Kemal Kirisci (Bogazici University, Turkey)

Werbsite: http://www.turkishmigration.net/

23 October 2012, London- LSE

18:30-20:00

LSE Centre for the Study of Human Rights organizes a conference on ‘Secularism, Human Rights and the Middle East: challenges and reflections’ in Hong Kong Theatre, London School of Economics and Political Science. The event will be celebrated by the participation of Gilbert Anchar and Chetan Bhatt.

18 October 2012, London

European Commission organizes a half-day conference on Thursday 18 October at Lancaster House, St James’, London, SW1A 1BB on the 20th Anniversary of the Single Market.

On the backdrop of the achievements over the past 20 years this event is designed to

stimulate debate on the progress towards completing the Single Markets

Keynote speakers include Rt Hon. David Willetts MP, UK Minister for Universities and Science, Rt Hon. David Lidington MP, Minister for Europe, Jonathan Faull, Director General, Internal Market and Services, European Commission, Malcolm Harbour MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee, and Adam Marshall, Director for Policy and External Affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce.

Website: www.tinyurl.com/singlemarket

Contact person: Ruth French:  [email protected]

4 – 7 October 2012
Istanbul, Turkey
Hacettepe University is hosting its International Neighborhood Congress to be held on 4-7 October 2012, in Istanbul under the auspices of Presidency of Turkish Republic.

Contact person: Anar Somuncuoğlu

Website:  http://www.icon.hacettepe.edu.tr/eng/index.htm