Büşra Sıdıka Kaya Examines Bosnia's Intellectual Heritage and Resilience in International Sarajevo University

Assist. Prof. Büşra Sıdıka Kaya, a faculty member at our Scool of Islamic Studies, participated and presented at the "Values for Impact: Solidarity, Authenticity and Prosperity" conference held in International Sarajevo University on 23-24 September 2026.

During the conference, Kaya presented her paper titled "Tangible Legacies of Knowledge and Sustainable Impact: Assessing Bosnia's Intellectual and Economic Resilience through Mamluk Manuscripts in the Gazi Husrev-Beg Library". Her research focused on Mamluk-era manuscripts housed in the historic Gazi Husrev-Beg Library, offering an academic evaluation of Bosnia’s deep-rooted intellectual heritage and economic sustainability.

The international event, which explored critical themes such as Islamic moral economy, social impact, and participatory finance, was organized in collaboration with the International University of Sarajevo and the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

Further details regarding the conference program and updates can be accessed at www.valuesforimpact.com.