Our dual concern at the Cultural Identity and Memory Studies Institute (CIMS) is to explore cultural identity and cultural memory: that is, the investigation of the diverse textual constructs and creations (e.g. traditions, myths, literary canons, and political institutions) by which national and other cultural groups represent, criticise, renew and repurpose their sense of identity and memory.
Coming up:
25 November 2026 | 13.00–14.00 | Buchanan 216
From Dominant and Major to Personal and Minor Heritages
Dr Gönül Bozoğlu, School of History
Gönül Bozoğlu will discuss her work with the Rum (Greek) communities of Turkey, an indigenous minority historically affected by marginalisation, violence, and displacement. The talk explores how personal and minor heritages are often excluded from museums and public spaces, and asks how researchers can work ethically and collaboratively with communities to document and represent their stories while respecting their voices and agency.
For more information about the events, please click on the relevant image.
You can also view our event calendar here.
*****
You can explore some our past events here.
