Activities - Bosniak Studies

Activities

Upcoming events and workshops related to Bosniak communities worldwide

Featured Events & Workshops

Bosniak Studies organizes and participates in various academic events, workshops, and initiatives that explore the heritage, history, and contemporary issues affecting Bosniak communities.

Haris Kriještorac Ph.D. - Is There Anything AI Can't Do? | The Hidden Limits of Artificial Intelligence

Haris Kriještorac Ph.D. - Is There Anything AI Can't Do? | The Hidden Limits of Artificial Intelligence

The Bosniak Studies Monthly Session

Sunday May 24 2026

Artificial Intelligence is often portrayed as either humanity’s greatest breakthrough or its greatest threat. But what if both views miss something important?

In this thought-provoking talk, researcher and educator Dr. Haris Kriještorac explores the question:

"Is there anything AI can't do?" Rather than focusing on technical capabilities alone, he examines the philosophical, cultural, and ideological assumptions that shape how we perceive AI.

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Georgio Konstandi - Anger and Regime of Feeling in the Ruins of Genocide

Georgio Konstandi - Anger and Regime of Feeling in the Ruins of Genocide

The Bosniak Studies monthly series highlights Georgio Konstandi's research on the emotional dimensions of Bosniak life in the post-genocide period.

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Call for Papers - Handbook of Bosniak Studies

Call for Papers: Handbook of Bosniak Studies

Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026

The Bosniak Studies Association invites chapter proposals for the first ever Handbook of Bosniak Studies, a comprehensive academic volume under the theme "Bosniaks: Past, Present, and Future of a Southeastern European Nation."

This landmark publication aims to bring together scholars and researchers from a wide range of disciplines to introduce the Bosniak nation across time and space — from ancient history to contemporary diaspora communities worldwide.

Key Information:

  • Abstract deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Abstracts: 300–500 words, submitted as a Word document
  • Include: CV and institutional affiliation of all contributors
  • Submit to: Mkrijest@fiu.edu
  • Editors: Mirsad Kriještorac, Ph.D. & Sabina Pačariz, Ph.D.

Contributions are welcome across all related fields, including Bosniak history, geography of the Bosniak world, and Bosniak culture and identity.

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Roundtable - Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ankara

Roundtable: Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Monday, March 2, 2026

At the initiative of the student organization Türk Dünyası Gençlik Topluluğu, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University will host a roundtable discussion marking the 1st of March, Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized in cooperation with Bosniak Studies.

The event will examine the historical trajectory that led to Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence, situating it within the broader regional and international context of the early 1990s. In addition to its historical focus, the roundtable will introduce students in Ankara to key aspects of Bosniak history, cultural heritage, and intellectual traditions, contributing to academic dialogue and strengthening ties between our communities.

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
  • Host: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
  • Organizers: Türk Dünyası Gençlik Topluluğu & Bosniak Studies
Monthly Meeting - Bosniak Modern Artists

Monthly Meeting: Art, Identity, and Modernity

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 17:00 (Bosnian Time)

Join us for our next monthly meeting featuring a special 25-minute presentation by Dr. Dzemil Bektovic on "Art, Identity, and Modernity: Why the First Bosniak Modern Artists Matter Today."

Dr. Dzemil is currently working on his book on this subject and is graciously giving us the first preview of it with his presentation.

Presentation Overview:

This presentation explains the visual expressions of Bosniak modern art as a site of epistemic negotiation between dominant narratives of modernism and hidden cultural identities. Rather than approaching Bosniak modern art as a peripheral reflection of Western modernist paradigms, the study conceptualizes it as a dynamic field of visual agency in which modernity is reconfigured through cultural memory, historical background, and aesthetic resistance.

Key Topics:

  • Painting and related visual practices
  • Synthesis of local cultural heritage and international modernist influences
  • Strategies of abstraction, figuration, and hybridity
  • Challenging center–periphery models of art history
  • Revising the modernist canon through plural, context-sensitive historiographies

About the Speaker:

Dr. Dzemil Bektovic is a Professor of History, Philosophy and Theory of Art at International Balkan University in Skopje.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
  • Time: 17:00 Bosnian Time
  • Format: Zoom Meeting (invitation with link will be sent to your email address on file)
Dr. Hasan Nuhanovic - The Aftermath of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in Srebrenica and Prijedor

Monthly Meeting: The Aftermath of Genocide and "Ethnic Cleansing" in Srebrenica and Prijedor: 30 Years After

Saturday, October 24, 2025

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Hasan Nuhanovic on "The Aftermath of Genocide and 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Srebrenica and Prijedor: 30 Years After."

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 24, 2025
  • Speaker: Dr. Hasan Nuhanovic
Dr. Ferid Muhic - Bosniak Intellectuals in Former Yugoslavia

Monthly Meeting: Bosniak Intellectuals in Former Yugoslavia

Saturday, September 25, 2025

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Ferid Muhic on "Bosniak Intellectuals in Former Yugoslavia."

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 25, 2025
  • Speaker: Dr. Ferid Muhic
Workshop Poster

An Interdisciplinary Workshop in the Wake of the Bosnian War

This workshop brings together scholars, historians, and social scientists to explore the multifaceted impact of the Bosnian War, discussing historical perspectives, cultural consequences, and current academic research. The event aims to foster deeper understanding of the conflict's ongoing effects on communities, identity, and regional dynamics.

Focus Areas:

  • Historical analysis and documentation
  • Cultural and social consequences
  • Reconciliation and peace-building
  • Academic research and scholarship
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CES Summit Poster

CES Global Mental Health Summit 2025

The CES Global Mental Health Summit 2025 focuses on innovative research, policy developments, and international collaborations addressing mental health issues in diverse communities, including post-conflict populations. This summit brings together mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to discuss emerging trends and solutions.

Key Topics:

  • Mental health in post-conflict societies
  • Policy innovations and best practices
  • International research collaborations
  • Community mental health initiatives

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