From T眉rkiye to 艁贸d藕 鈥� Two Academic Cultures
International Talks by EkSoc is a podcast hosted by Dr Ayg眉n Kam, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology at the University of 艁贸d藕. In the first episode, he talks to Prof. Ali Serhan Tarkan, a researcher at the University of 艁贸d藕鈥檚 Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology, whose academic journey connects T眉rkiye and Poland.
The episode, titled From T眉rkiye to 艁贸d藕: How Culture Shapes Academic and Business Life, explores the experience of navigating two different cultural and academic environments. Prof. Tarkan discusses working in an international research community, building academic collaborations and making 艁贸d藕 his home while maintaining research ties with T眉rkiye.
The conversation also examines how cultural differences influence everyday communication, professional practices and interpersonal relationships. Another topic is the comparison of academic positions and experiences: what does it mean to be a professor in T眉rkiye and an associate professor in Poland?
It is a conversation about differences that can surprise us, as well as shared experiences that help us build understanding across borders.
International Talks by EkSoc - a new podcast by the Faculty of Economics and Sociology
The Faculty of Economics and Sociology at the University of 艁贸d藕 is more than a place for education and research. It is a diverse community of students and staff whose connections extend far beyond the campus.
International Talks by EkSoc was created to provide a space for sharing experiences and perspectives. Its guests include academics, business representatives, students and voices from other communities. Future episodes will explore culture, careers, research and everyday life.
Each episode offers an opportunity to discover new stories, see the world from a different perspective and explore what makes us different and what brings us together.
Watch the first episode on the Faculty of Economics and Sociology鈥檚 YouTube channel and subscribe to stay up to date with upcoming conversations.