ozlem.gucer@britishcouncil.org.tr

Science Partnership Programme applications are being accepted. Deadline for submitting an application is 14 October 2005.

Our Partnership Programme encourages collaboration between universities and research institutions based in Turkey and the UK to enhance research and teaching expertise, particularly in the key areas of the European Sixth Framework Programme.

For more information www.britishcouncil.org.tr/science

cagri.oner@britishcouncil.org.tr

The title of the 9th International Istanbul Biennial, curated by Charles Esche and Vasif Kortun, is "Istanbul", referring both to the real urban location and the imaginative charge that this city represents for the world. "Istanbul" as a metaphor, as a prediction, as a lived reality, and an inspiration has many stories to tell and the Biennial will attempt to tap directly into this rich history and possibility. British artists participating at the Biennial are video and installation artist Cerith Wyn Evans, photography and installation artist Pavel Büchler, photography and installation artist Phil Collins and video artist Smadar Dreyfuss.

The venues for the Istanbul International Biennial are Deniz Palas Apartments in Sishane, Antrepo No: 5 in Findikli, Kavala Building in Tophane, Bilsar Building in Sishane, Garanti Building on Bankalar Caddesi and Platform Garanti Contemporary Art Center in Beyoglu.

Soundscape UK, the series of artistic collaborations between British and Turkish musicians organised in collaboration with Pozitif, continues with a concert by Shri, who is considered “a four way collision between Hackney-style breakbeats, Jamaican ragga, percussive funk, and classical Indian sounds twisted into something entirely new" and Turkish percussion master Burhan Öçal.  After the concert, the party goes on with DJ Badmarsh’s spicy music.

19 October         Ankara, ODTÜ Concert Hall
20 – 21 October  Istanbul, Babylon
22 October         Izmir, Ismet Inönü Cultural Centre

Soundscape UK, the series of artistic collaborations between British and Turkish musicians organised in collaboration with Pozitif, continues with a concert by Shri, who is considered “a four way collision between Hackney-style breakbeats, Jamaican ragga, percussive funk, and classical Indian sounds twisted into something entirely new" and Turkish percussion master Burhan Öçal.  After the concert, the party goes on with DJ Badmarsh’s spicy music.

19 October         Ankara, ODTÜ Concert Hall
20 – 21 October  Istanbul, Babylon
22 October         Izmir, Ismet Inönü Cultural Centre

Soundscape UK, the series of artistic collaborations between British and Turkish musicians organised in collaboration with Pozitif, continues with a concert by Shri, who is considered “a four way collision between Hackney-style breakbeats, Jamaican ragga, percussive funk, and classical Indian sounds twisted into something entirely new" and Turkish percussion master Burhan Öçal.  After the concert, the party goes on with DJ Badmarsh’s spicy music.

19 October         Ankara, ODTÜ Concert Hall
20 – 21 October  Istanbul, Babylon
22 October         Izmir, Ismet Inönü Cultural Centre

pat.turkmenoglu@britishcouncil.org.tr 
leyla.tonguc@britishcouncil.org.tr

Prof John Langrish, visiting professor in Design Research at Salford University will be visiting Istanbul and Izmir for a series of seminars and open lectures on Management of Industrial Product Design and Design research Methods. 

13 October, 15:30, Izmir University of Economics, Studio MB 204   What is Research in Design  

14 October, 14:00, Izmir University of Economics, Studio MB 204   Seven Deadly Sins in Writing Academic English  

19 October, 12:30, Istanbul Technical University, Taşkışla Campus, Hall 109   Where do new things come from?  A Memetic Approach to Design and Innovation  

The British Council Teaching Centre now offers a Translation Skills Course for lower advanced level and above.