Political Science Professor Deon Geldenhuys, a distinguished scholar from the University of Johannesburg, met with a Turkish counterpart in Istanbul at the İLKE Foundation. The meeting, aimed at fostering academic dialogue and collaboration, delved into potential areas of joint research and exchange programs between institutions in Turkey and South Africa. 

Professor Geldenhuys remarked on the limited number of comparative studies between South Africa and Turkey, emphasizing the rich potential for collaborative research across multiple disciplines. Additionally, the conversation explored opportunities for workshops between the İLKE Foundation and the University of Johannesburg.