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KTU Qualifies for the Title of Research University
KTU has been officially recognized as a "Research University" by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE)
KTU has been included in the research universities of Turkey by CoHE.
The Research Universities Meeting was held in Ankara on 13 December 2021, in which the decisions within the scope of the "Research-Oriented Mission Differentiation Program" carried out by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE) were announced. The meeting was hosted by the President of CoHE Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR.
The meeting, attended by the Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa VARANK, President of TÜBİTAK Prof. Dr. Hasan MANDAL, President of THEQC Prof. Dr. Muzaffer ELMAS, our Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah ÇUVALCI, CoHE members, other university rectors and guests, aimed to turn some of the universities in Turkey into research-oriented ones. At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR emphasized the importance of distinguished Research Universities, which are at the center of the global information society required by the 21st century, leads the post-secondary education period worldwide, plays multiple academic and social roles, not only leads to significant advances in technology, but also contributes significantly to society through social and human sciences. He added that research universities produce most of the information and analysis, generally attract the best and brightest students of countries, employ the most qualified academics, and most importantly produce the majority of research studies. Within the framework of Turkey's priority objectives and areas, he stated the aims of the Research-Oriented Mission Differentiation Program as to produce qualified knowledge, to encourage and strengthen interdisciplinary and international studies and collaborations, to make them more visible in the international arena, and to increase the number of researchers with doctoral degrees. After his speech, Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR congratulated the universities entitled to receive “Research University” designation and presented their certificates to the rectors of the relevant universities.
After receiving the certificate from the Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa VARANK and Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR, our Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah ÇUVALCI thanked all the academic and administrative staff who contributed to the achievement of this strategic goal of the university.
20 December 2021
Department of History in the Faculty of Letters and Departments of Biology and Chemistry in the Faculty of Science were included in the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).
24 June 2024
Our University revised IvmeRad developed by METU IVMER to make it suitable for the Galactic 07 space mission.
13 June 2024
The KTU SPACE Team placed 6th in the Model Satellite Competition in the USA.
13 June 2024
Our university hosted a meeting to analyze the commercialization potential of existing intellectual property assets.
06 June 2024
The Symposium on the Battles on the Eastern Black Sea Coasts During World War I: Through the Eyes of Turkish and Russian Historians was held on June 5-6, 2024 at KTU.
06 June 2024
Our students created artworks from electronic waste and the Compost Waste Production Unit was opened.
05 June 2024
Departments of Geophysical Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, has been included in the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).
31 May 2024
Our university participated in NAFSA 2024, one of the world's largest international fairs.
30 May 2024
Our university hosted a significant program focused on the future of the aviation and space sector with the speaker of the TUSAŞ President Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil.
27 May 2024
The program "Space Journey Through the Eyes of a Turk" was organized with the participation of the Minister of Industry and Technology and the first Turkish astronaut.
27 May 2024
Representatives from 33 different universities in 12 different European countries participated in the 6th International Erasmus+ Staff Week event.
24 May 2024
Our university hosted a major event featuring stands introducing the activities of "Non-Governmental Organizations." Additionally, the event included International Student Activities.
23 May 2024
The 8th KTU and Career Fair, organized as part of the Science, Culture, and Art Week (BKS'24), was held at our university between May 18-26, 2024.
23 May 2024
Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is hosting the Innovation to the Future Skills Academic event.
17 May 2024