Rector Dalgar: “Press employees have an important role in the public receiving healthy information”
MAKÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, in his speech at the meeting where he hosted local and national press employees working in Burdur on the occasion of January 10 Working Journalists' Day; “I congratulate your January 10 Working Journalists' Day. The press is one of the most important tools in informing the public correctly. As universities, we also consider the press as an important stakeholder in order to establish healthy communication with society.
We believe that universities should not be limited to education and scientific research within the campus. We think that they should take responsibility in the economic, social, cultural, and educational development of the city. This is a perspective that aligns with the mission of our university. We aim to contribute in many areas from agriculture to livestock, from industry to tourism with our academic accumulation. In this regard, I thank the esteemed representatives of our press for the role they undertake and the contributions they make in conveying our vision focused on social contribution and the work we do to the public of Burdur and the country,” he said.
Thanks from Journalist Mesut Madan
Speaking on behalf of the Burdur Journalists Association, Board Member Journalist Mesut Madan thanked Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar for the interest shown by Mehmet Akif Ersoy University to journalists.
Our Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, who accepted the questions of the press members, made statements about the university projects.
National Technology Workshop is being brought to the city
Rector Dalgar announced our university's National Technology Workshop project. He said that the workshop aims to bring together the youth of Burdur with technological development by integrating it with the Faculty of Engineering. In this context, an educational environment will be created that can be utilized by students from kindergarten to the last year of high school as well as university students.
MAKÜ Science Center: a new area equipped with laboratories
The Science Center to be established in Burdur will be transformed into a modern laboratory environment by integrating the Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Nanoscience departments of the Faculty of Science and Letters. With this project, it is aimed to develop scientific studies and increase the interest of young people in science.
Practical education with MAKÜ Schools
Within the scope of the project, students of the Faculty of Education will have the opportunity to receive practical education from the first grade. This project, which is planned to be implemented within two years, will make a significant contribution to the educational infrastructure of Burdur.
İstikbal Campus integrating with the city
The İstikbal Campus, planned to be established on the Antalya road (NATO route) and close to the city, aims to initiate science tourism in Burdur. Additionally, this project, which will complete the university's motto From Independence to Future, will be realized after negotiations with TOKİ regarding the prison land in the city center. This campus will become an attractive science center for both the city residents and visitors.
Science tourism: Salda Science Center and Astrobiology Projects
Our Rector Prof. Dr. Dalgar announced that they plan to establish a science center and observation station around Salda Lake to support science tourism. Additionally, within the scope of astrobiology studies, star and Mars observations can be made with telescopes. The project is aimed to be operational by 2025.
A city project intertwined with technology and science
The Technology Workshop, which is among the projects of our university, will ensure that young people are intertwined with technology. Rector Dalgar, stating that students' interest in technology has increased with events like TEKNOFEST, emphasized that they see it as a responsibility to bring this workshop to the city.
Projects that will add value to Burdur and the region
Rector Dalgar stated that the projects are not only the university's but also the city's projects, and expressed that the Governorship of Burdur, Burdur Municipality, and Burdur Members of Parliament also support these projects.
Village University project
Providing information about the Village University project, Rector Dalgar stated that with this project, they aim to produce solutions to the problems of people living in rural areas and improve their quality of life.
Rector Dalgar used the following expressions:
“Informing individuals in rural areas only in the field of agriculture and livestock does not ensure that they remain satisfied in the countryside and continue production. These individuals also need support in social, cultural, health, and spiritual areas. The Village University aims to provide solutions to various needs by contributing to the people living in rural areas with the knowledge and expertise of our university.”
With the projects of our university addressing all segments of society, it is aimed for Burdur to become a leading city in the field of science and technology.
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