IGU’s Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel Receives International Invitation from Indonesia

Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel from the Psychology Department of Istanbul Gelisim University’s Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences has been invited as a keynote speaker to the International Conference on Mental Health and Intercultural Communities (ICONIC 2026), organized by the Psychology Doctoral Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. The conference, to be held in Indonesia from September 9-11, 2026, aims to bring together international scholars on the topics of mental health and intercultural communities. Asst. Prof. Tansel is expected to make significant contributions to the conference through his academic work in the field of mental health and his interdisciplinary approach.

An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Mental Health from Asst. Prof. Tansel

The theme of ICONIC 2026, being held for the first time this year, has been set as “The Intersection of Mental Health: Psychology, Religion, Society, Culture, and Community in the Digital World.”
The conference aims to address the subject of mental health not only from a psychological perspective but also through cultural, social, religious, and societal dimensions, in an era of rapid digitalization. The event will bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to discuss current approaches to mental health.

In a message from the organizing committee, it was noted that Asst. Prof. Tansel’s scientific insights and contributions as a keynote speaker are expected to significantly enrich the academic discussions to be held throughout the conference.

Scientific Output, International Collaborations, and a Strong Academic Vision

This invitation, which reflects Istanbul Gelisim University's strong vision in scientific output, international collaborations, and academic visibility, once again demonstrates the university's active role on global academic platforms.

Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel’s keynote address at ICONIC 2026 is expected both to enhance Istanbul Gelisim University's visibility within the international academic network and to make an important contribution to the interdisciplinary examination of scientific research in the field of mental health.