MAKÜ, Attended the Meeting of Coordinators of Specializing Universities

Within the scope of the Regional Development Focused Mission Differentiation and Specialization Program, specialized universities came together at the "Meeting of Coordinators of Specialized Universities" held on October 22, 2024, hosted by Hitit University. At the meeting, the studies conducted by the universities in their areas of specialization and the achievements they obtained were presented. At the same time, opportunities to strengthen inter-university cooperation and develop joint projects were evaluated. Representing Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Livestock Specialization Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seher Yastıoğlu attended the meeting.

Vice rectors and coordinators from Aksaray University, Artvin Çoruh University, Bartın University, Batman University, Bingöl University, Bitlis Eren University, Çankırı Karatekin University, Düzce University, Giresun University, Gümüşhane University, Iğdır University, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Kastamonu University, Kırklareli University, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Munzur University, Muş Alparslan University, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Uşak University, and Yozgat Bozok University also participated in this meeting.

At the meeting, universities introduced their projects related to their areas of specialization, shared their experiences, and discussed potential future cooperation opportunities. It was emphasized that the efforts of universities to develop joint projects in their specialized fields would make a significant contribution to regional development. It was stated that these collaborations would also contribute to strengthening local economies by increasing the impact of universities on society. Additionally, the importance of increasing cooperation among universities for the effective and sustainable conduct of specialization studies was highlighted.

The information obtained and the suggestions presented during the event will be compiled into a report to be submitted to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). This report, which will be prepared, will serve as a roadmap for conducting specialization processes in a more systematic and coordinated manner and will include strategic steps to strengthen inter-university cooperation.

In line with the decision made at the meeting, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University will host the Meeting of Coordinators of Specialized Universities to be held in 2025. Continuing its efforts with the vision of enhancing inter-university cooperation, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University aims to produce strong projects in regional development and specialization processes and to contribute by conducting joint studies with different universities.