MAKÜ is hosting the International Science, Health and Art Congress

The II. International Science, Health and Art Congress, organized under the auspices of Bucak Health School, which operates within Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, brought together academics, students, and participants from different countries in Bucak.

In the opening speech of the congress, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazife Bakır, Director of Bucak Health School and Congress Term President, emphasized that scientific production should not be limited to academic circles, highlighting the importance of producing social benefits through collaborative work in the fields of health, science, art, and business. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bakır stated that interdisciplinary interaction plays a significant role in the development of innovative ideas, saying that the congress is an important platform that strengthens international collaborations.

Congress President Prof. Dr. Zeki Yıldırım, referring to the 20-year development process of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, stated that the university sees science, art, and culture as complementary fields. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım expressed that the congress creates new perspectives by bringing together researchers from different disciplines. Highlighting the importance of the international nature of the organization, which included approximately 600 participants, Prof. Dr. Yıldırım noted that the event also provided a rich sharing environment in the fields of culture and art.

Bucak District Governor Can Kazım Kuruca, speaking at the program, stated that science and technology shape the spirit of the age, saying that fields such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology will determine the world of the future. Addressing the youth, Kuruca emphasized that technology should be used for the benefit of humanity, recalling Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's words, “The most genuine guide in life is science.”

Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar expressed that the congress is an indication that the scientific excitement that started last year will turn into a permanent academic tradition. Stating that science, health, and art are fundamental areas shaping the future of humanity, Rector Dalgar said that especially art and sports play an important role in combating digital addiction. Noting that interdisciplinary studies have now become a necessity, Rector Dalgar stated that developments in health technologies offer new opportunities for human life.

After the opening speeches, a music recital was held by MAKÜ Turkish Music and Conservatory. The program continued with the opening of the exhibition of the bride mirrors collection and the Science Art Center.

Panels and workshops were held under 17 different topics at the congress held on May 15-16, 2026. Presentations made in the fields of science, health, and art laid the groundwork for information sharing and new collaborations among participants.