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NIT Fellows 
Esen Kayan Rituals in Space: Reconstructing Funerary Rituals through Gifts and Bones
by John Turco My time at the NIT was truly a remarkable experience. As one of the 2024 fellows, I…
NIT Newsletter 2024 – 1
News from the NIT Ever since our last newsletter, we have organized many events, hosted several researchers at the library…
Introducing Water Heritage for Sustainable Cities: The Revalorization of the Valens Aqueduct in Istanbul
By Esen Kayan At this moment we feel the weight of the increasingly looming climate change, especially in bustling cities…
NIT Newsletter 2024 – 3
Greetings from the Netherlands Institute in Turkey! As summer unfolds, we’re excited to share some news from the institute. We’ve…
NIT Newsletter 2024 – 2
News from the NIT Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter from the Netherlands Institute in Turkey, where we’re…
An Analysis of Serdtse Turtsii: Pre-Cold War Stories of Self-Emancipation and Idealism
On the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, an atmosphere of celebration, joy and gratitude was in the air.…
Community Politics and Urban Regeneration: Exploring Entrepreneurial Governance in the Left-Behind Areas of Istanbul
by Ebru Kurt Özman As a recipient of the Fall 2023 fellowship at the Netherlands Institute in Turkey (NIT), I’m…
METU TAÇDAM’s Studies of Post-Earthquake Antakya: From Hope for Recovery to Concerns over Loss
On 6th of February, Turkish people received news that left them shocked for weeks. Two massive earthquakes shook the southern…
Lecture Video: METU TAÇDAM’s Studies of Post-Earthquake Antakya: From Hope for Recovery to Concerns over Loss
fokkegerritsen In the wake of two formidable earthquakes that shook the southern regions of Turkey on February 6, Antakya, a city…
NIT Fellowship Chronicles: Unveiling the Tapestry of Religious Diplomacy and Academic Enrichment Across Istanbul
by Ediz Hazır Embarking on a journey of academic enrichment through the NIT fellowship has been a transformative experience, opening…