About the SRII Swedish version / Turkish version The Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul (SRII) is a Turkey-based Swedish multi- disciplinary research institute founded in 1962. The SRII is one of four Swedish insti- tutes in the Mediterranean region. The other three are located in Rome (founded in 1925), in Athens (founded in 1948), and in Alexandria (founded in 2000). The aim of the SRII is to further research on an academic level in Turkey and in the Near East, particularly in the following fields of study: Oriental literature and and linguistics, Near Eastern history, archaeology and art history, Classical and Byzantine studies, as well as other disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. The activities of the SRII include annual scholarships, lectures, seminars, conferences, exhibitions and scholarly publications. The corporate body of the SRII consists of its members. The institute is run by a board of trustees, which is elected by the members every three years, while the activities in Istanbul are headed by the director. Visting hours 9.00-16.00 Facilities The SRII has six guest rooms in the Dragoman House. They may only be rented by citizens of the Nordic countries. The Institute also houses a library and the "Andrén auditorium", a conference hall with a capacity of 60 seated participants. Further information For further information, read Elin Strand Marsh's article on the SRII, recently published (fall 2005) in Ikoner or contact the SRII staff.