This lecture examines the development of Kurdish studies in Turkey in relation to broader dynamics of racism, ethnic exclusion, and denial within academic and political institutions. Focusing on the period since the foundation of the Republic, it explores how state policies and political developments have shaped the conditions of knowledge production and academic freedom. By situating Kurdish studies within the broader framework of racism and structural exclusion, the lecture highlights how academic fields are shaped by power relations and political contexts, and reflects on the role of universities in addressing these dynamics.

Speaker: Dr. Güllistan Yarkın

Organizer: This lecture is part of a series of events organized by "Collective Responsibility. Critique of Racism at Universities" in cooperation with the Equity Unit of the University of Hamburg, the Equal Opportunities Office of the Faculty of Humanities, the Centre for Anti-Discrimination, and the Excellence Clusters CLICCS and UWA.

Target audience: Students, Teaching staff, Researcher, administrative staff, public

Date & time: Tuesday, June 9th 2026, 12.30 p.m.-1.30 p.m.

Place: https://uni-hamburg.zoom.us/j/67265733041?pwd=40T4ElqCx6KtajI9GcEjWzy07yVojI.1 (Please copy and paste this link!)

Digital, Zoom: https://uni-hamburg.zoom.us/j/67265733041?pwd=40T4ElqCx6KtajI9GcEjWzy07yVojI.1 (Meeting-ID: 672 6573 3041, Kenncode: 26971274)

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