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SUMMARY:BCLT International Literary Translation & Creative Writing Summer School
DESCRIPTION:BCLT International Literary Translation & Creative Writing Summer School 2026\nThe BCLT International Literary Translation & Creative Writing Summer School 2026 will take place online from Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July 2026. \nThe Summer School is delivered by the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) at the University of East Anglia in partnership with the National Centre for Writing (NCW). \nIn 2026\, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London is pleased to support the Turkish–English Literary Translation Workshop as part of the Summer School programme\, contributing to the development of literary translation between Turkish and English and to the visibility of contemporary Turkish literature in the UK. \n\n\n\nFees\nThe full cost of attending the Summer School is £375.00. \nA number of bursaries and funded places are available for selected workshops\, subject to eligibility and availability. \nFor the Turkish–English workshop\, bursary support is made possible through the contribution of Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, helping to ensure access for emerging and early-career translators. \nFurther details about eligibility and the application process can be found below. \nAbout the Summer School\nNow in its 26th year\, the BCLT Summer School is an established and internationally recognised professional development programme for literary translators. \nAt its core are intensive literary translation workshops\, led by experienced translators and editors\, working from a wide range of languages into English. Participants engage in close textual analysis\, collaborative discussion\, and practical translation work in a structured yet supportive environment. \nThe programme also includes: \n\nTwo creative writing workshops for literary translators\nPlenary panels addressing professional practice and the theory of translation\nOpportunities for networking and informal exchange with translators\, editors\, authors\, and publishers\n\nThe Summer School offers a rigorous and intellectually stimulating environment in which translators refine their craft\, expand their professional networks\, and engage meaningfully with the wider literary translation community. \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2026 \nFor more information Click Here!
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SUMMARY:8th Turkish Community Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Yunus Emre Institute\, in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate General in London\, is pleased to present the 8th Turkish Community Art Exhibition\, taking place from 10 February until 10 March 2026. \nThis exhibition brings together a long-standing community tradition with the inauguration of the Turkish Art Platform\, a new initiative designed to support\, connect\, and showcase Turkish artistic production in the UK within a sustainable and inclusive framework. Throughout the month-long showcase\, the exhibition serves as a living example of the Platform’s vision\, highlighting the diversity and creativity of artists from the Turkish community across the UK. \nVisitors are invited to explore a wide range of works that reflect the vibrant cultural contributions of the community and the beginning of a new chapter for Turkish art in London. \n📅 Tuesday\, 10 February – 10 March 2026\n📍 Yunus Emre Institute Gallery\n10 Maple Street\, London W1T 5HA\n🕕 10:00 – 18:00
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Concert Series | BIRMINGHAM | The Sound of Contemplation
DESCRIPTION:Taking place during the month of Ramadan\, The Sound of Contemplation: Silence\, Reflection\, Devotion is a concert that brings Turkish Sufi music into dialogue with the reflective and devotional atmosphere of the holy month. Organised by Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, the concert will be held on Saturday\, 7 March 2026\, at 7:30 pm at The Bradshaw Hall\, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. \nRamadan is a time shaped by attentiveness\, restraint\, and inward reflection. Drawing on this shared sensibility\, the concert offers an evening where music unfolds with care and intention\, allowing space for both sound and silence. Rather than presenting a fixed ritual structure\, the programme invites listening as a contemplative act\, aligned with the slower and more mindful rhythm of the month. \nThe repertoire brings together selected works from the broader tradition of Turkish Sufi music\, with a particular emphasis on Ramadan hymns and devotional pieces. While the programme draws on familiar poetic and musical sources\, it is shaped specifically for the holy month\, foregrounding themes of devotion\, humility\, and remembrance. Musical expression remains measured and unhurried\, guided by balance and pacing\, allowing each piece to breathe and the listener to remain within a reflective and grounded state. \nPoetry plays a central role in the programme\, with verses by Yunus Emre and other Anatolian Sufi poets whose words resonate closely with the ethical and spiritual tone of Ramadan. Set within the modal language of Turkish makam music\, these texts unfold gradually\, encouraging reflection rather than immediacy\, and allowing meaning to emerge through attentive listening. \nThe concert is performed by Serda Türkel Oter and Eray Cinpir (vocals)\, with Serdar Yılmaz on qanun and Tolga Oter on oud. The ensemble approaches the repertoire with a shared sensitivity to text\, proportion\, and musical restraint\, shaping the programme as a cohesive listening experience attentive to both expression and stillness. \nDesigned for audiences attentive to musical form\, poetic depth\, and context\, The Sound of Contemplation: Silence\, Reflection\, Devotion offers an intimate and focused listening experience. Within the resonant space of Bradshaw Hall\, the concert invites listeners to pause\, listen closely\, and encounter Sufi music as a reflective practice deeply in tune with the spirit of Ramadan. \nBOOK TICKETS HERE OR HERE \n\n\n\n\n Questions? Email: londra@yee.org.tr \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nPlease arrive by 7:00 PM to allow sufficient time for seating. To ensure an uninterrupted experience for both performers and audience\, late entry will not be permitted after 7:45 PM.\nThe event lasts approximately 60 – 75 minutes with no intermission.\nBradshaw Hall is easily accessible by public transport; please check local routes and parking options.\nSmart casual attire is recommended.\nAs seating is unreserved\, we suggest arriving early.\nGuests are welcome to take photos during the concert; however\, we kindly ask that no flash is used and that photography remains discreet so as not to disturb the performers or audience. Please remain seated while taking photos and avoid moving around the venue during the performance.\nIf you share your images on social media\, we would be delighted if you could tag us @yeelondra.\nProfessional photography and videography will be carried out exclusively by authorised personnel appointed by the organiser. Please be advised that recording and photography will take place during the event for archival\, marketing\, and promotional purposes. By attending this event\, you consent to the Yunus Emre Institute capturing and using images and footage for these purposes.\nFor further information\, please contact us at: londra@yee.org.tr\nThe concert is recommended for ages 16 and above due to its immersive and contemplative format. Children aged 7 and above may attend if accompanied by an adult and provided they are able to remain seated and quiet throughout the performance. As the event runs without an interval and requires a focused listening environment\, parents are kindly asked to ensure that young attendees do not disturb performers or audience members. In the event of disruption\, we reserve the right to request that the accompanying adult and child step outside the hall.\n\nBOOK TICKETS HERE OR HERE
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