Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa Honored by OSTİM Technical University
Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa was deemed worthy of an award due to his long-standing contributions to interfaith/intercultural dialogue and academia.
For his half-century of work in science, thought, and culture, and his contributions to intercultural dialogue, Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa has been honored with the 2026 Social Contribution Award by OSTİM Technical University.
Reason for the Award
In a statement made by Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa's assistant Veli Karataş, the reasons for granting the award were shared in detail.
Half a Century of Work
Karlığa's work spanning over half a century in the fields of science, thought, education, culture, and civilization, alongside his internationally acclaimed projects, played a decisive role in the evaluation.
The River Flowing Westward
The internationally acclaimed documentary project The River Flowing Westward stood out among the primary reasons for the award.
Ceremony Details
The award presentation ceremony will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Turkuaz Conference Hall of OSTİM Technical University in Ankara.