December 9, 2025

The 18th National Social Sciences Congress was held in Ankara, bringing together researchers and academics from various disciplines within the social sciences. The congress hosted scientific discussions on both historical and contemporary issues in fields such as history, economics, political science, sociology, and social policy.

During the event, participants examined developments in Turkey and around the world from diverse perspectives and shared their views on current challenges and potential solutions.

Within this framework, Asst. Prof. Dr. Bilge Çağatay, a faculty member of the Department of Economics and Finance at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, delivered a presentation titled “Sub-Saharan African Students Studying in Istanbul”, contributing to the academic discussions at the congress.