Sebnem Balim Capkan

PhD student

Research Overview

My work encompasses social and environmental transformation in the late Ottoman era and 'deep mapping' of western Anatolia. Focusing on the British-built Smyrna-Aidin Railway, I try to understand spatial networks of infrastructure, extraction, and loss.

Publications
Activities

Social History Society 50th Anniversary Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference 2026
Participation in conference - Academic

PGSem Presentation
Oral presentation

'Disruptive Histories: 50 Years of the Social History Society' Exhibition
Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition

(Inter)Disciplinarity in International Relations
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Uncovering Bailrigg House
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Society for the Protection of Ancient buildings- Workshop with Scholars, architects, students and facilities management staff at Lancaster University
Participation in workshop, seminar, course