Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Denizcan Dede and Tahsin Yurttas In brief Date - 24 November 2025Venue - Room LG.11, 40 George SquareSpeaker - Denizcan Dede and Tahsin YurttasTitles - Borderlands and Kurdology: From Imperial to Post-Soviet Perspectives (Denizcan Dede); The Science of Balāga in the Ottoman Madrasa System and the Influence of Abu Yaqub Al-Sakkāki's Miftāḥ Al-Ulūm (Ottoman Bosnia-Herzegovina) (Tahsin Yurttas) Email an IMES colleague to join online About the eventThis joint IMES Seminar welcomes two speakers to give two separate presentations:Denizcan Dede (PhD student in IMES): 'Borderlands and Kurdology: From Imperial to Post-Soviet Perspectives'Tahsin Yurttas (Visiting Scholar, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University): 'The Science of Balāga in the Ottoman Madrasa System and the Influence of Abu Yaqub Al-Sakkāki's Miftāḥ Al-Ulūm (Ottoman Bosnia-Herzegovina)'About the speakersDenizcan DedeAs a researcher specialising in the expansive region of "Eurasia," Denizcan Dede has meticulously explored various dimensions of Turkic history alongside the intricate historical narratives of the Eurasian Steppes. His academic pursuits extend into the realm of linguistics, where he has engaged deeply with multiple facets of Turcology, surveying an impressive geographical range from Siberia to Anatolia.After his MA thesis, completed in 2023, on the Karabagh-originated Turcoman tribes in Western Anatolia, Denizcan's scholarly focus has evolved to encompass the intricate triangle that connects the Transcaucasus, Mesopotamia, and the Iranian Plateau, especially in the Early Modern Period (after 16th century).Presently, his research is concentrated on examining the demographic ramifications of the Safavid-Ottoman Wars, particularly within the borderland regions of these two significant realms.Tahsin YurttasTahsin Yurttas began his studies at the Faculty of Theology at Yıldırım Beyazıt University in Ankara in 2013 as a research assistant in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric.He completed his Masters thesis, "The Relationship between I'rab and Meaning in Arabic Language," in 2016. He completed his doctorate in 2019 with his thesis, "Syntax and Semantic Interpretation in Arabic Language."He has published books, articles, and proceedings on Arabic grammar theories, Arabic grammar method, Arabic rhetoric, the relationship between logic and rhetoric, syntactic theory, Arabic literature, and fiction.How to attendEvents are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. If you wish to join online, you can email a colleague in IMES for joining information.All talks are followed by a reception. Email an IMES colleague to join online Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses in the Muslim world's three main languages, placing Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the context of history, literature, culture, religion and politics, past and present.Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programmes. Find out more about Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Edinburgh Tags Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Nov 24 2025 17.15 - 18.30 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Denizcan Dede and Tahsin Yurttas Join us for a hybrid seminar by Denizcan Dede (PhD student in IMES) and Tahsin Yurttas (Visiting Scholar, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University) on their respective specialism. Room LG.11 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square Email an IMES colleague to join online
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Denizcan Dede and Tahsin Yurttas In brief Date - 24 November 2025Venue - Room LG.11, 40 George SquareSpeaker - Denizcan Dede and Tahsin YurttasTitles - Borderlands and Kurdology: From Imperial to Post-Soviet Perspectives (Denizcan Dede); The Science of Balāga in the Ottoman Madrasa System and the Influence of Abu Yaqub Al-Sakkāki's Miftāḥ Al-Ulūm (Ottoman Bosnia-Herzegovina) (Tahsin Yurttas) Email an IMES colleague to join online About the eventThis joint IMES Seminar welcomes two speakers to give two separate presentations:Denizcan Dede (PhD student in IMES): 'Borderlands and Kurdology: From Imperial to Post-Soviet Perspectives'Tahsin Yurttas (Visiting Scholar, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University): 'The Science of Balāga in the Ottoman Madrasa System and the Influence of Abu Yaqub Al-Sakkāki's Miftāḥ Al-Ulūm (Ottoman Bosnia-Herzegovina)'About the speakersDenizcan DedeAs a researcher specialising in the expansive region of "Eurasia," Denizcan Dede has meticulously explored various dimensions of Turkic history alongside the intricate historical narratives of the Eurasian Steppes. His academic pursuits extend into the realm of linguistics, where he has engaged deeply with multiple facets of Turcology, surveying an impressive geographical range from Siberia to Anatolia.After his MA thesis, completed in 2023, on the Karabagh-originated Turcoman tribes in Western Anatolia, Denizcan's scholarly focus has evolved to encompass the intricate triangle that connects the Transcaucasus, Mesopotamia, and the Iranian Plateau, especially in the Early Modern Period (after 16th century).Presently, his research is concentrated on examining the demographic ramifications of the Safavid-Ottoman Wars, particularly within the borderland regions of these two significant realms.Tahsin YurttasTahsin Yurttas began his studies at the Faculty of Theology at Yıldırım Beyazıt University in Ankara in 2013 as a research assistant in the Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric.He completed his Masters thesis, "The Relationship between I'rab and Meaning in Arabic Language," in 2016. He completed his doctorate in 2019 with his thesis, "Syntax and Semantic Interpretation in Arabic Language."He has published books, articles, and proceedings on Arabic grammar theories, Arabic grammar method, Arabic rhetoric, the relationship between logic and rhetoric, syntactic theory, Arabic literature, and fiction.How to attendEvents are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. If you wish to join online, you can email a colleague in IMES for joining information.All talks are followed by a reception. Email an IMES colleague to join online Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses in the Muslim world's three main languages, placing Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the context of history, literature, culture, religion and politics, past and present.Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programmes. Find out more about Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Edinburgh Tags Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Nov 24 2025 17.15 - 18.30 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Denizcan Dede and Tahsin Yurttas Join us for a hybrid seminar by Denizcan Dede (PhD student in IMES) and Tahsin Yurttas (Visiting Scholar, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University) on their respective specialism. Room LG.11 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square Email an IMES colleague to join online
Nov 24 2025 17.15 - 18.30 Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Denizcan Dede and Tahsin Yurttas Join us for a hybrid seminar by Denizcan Dede (PhD student in IMES) and Tahsin Yurttas (Visiting Scholar, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University) on their respective specialism.
