Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who was in Türkiye to attend the “Aegean Career Fair 2025 Launch and Preparation Workshop” organized by Manisa Celal Bayar University with the support of Manisa Governorship, Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, also visited Ege University and held contacts.
Continuing to expand international academic collaborations, Near East University has signed an academic collaboration protocol with Ege University, one of Türkiye's well-established universities. Within the scope of the protocol signed between the two universities, joint projects will be developed in education, research and cultural activities.
The protocol signed by Near East University President Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ and Ege University President Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak aims to develop joint projects in education, research and cultural activities. Within the scope of the agreement, student and academician exchange programs will be implemented; scientific productivity will be supported through interdisciplinary research and doctoral projects.
On the other hand, joint seminars, conferences and workshops will be organized to increase the sharing of knowledge and experience between the two universities. In addition to scientific cooperation, cultural activities will be encouraged to strengthen academic and social ties.
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “Increasing diversity in education, deepening our scientific research with an interdisciplinary approach and providing more opportunities to our students are among the main goals of this collaboration.”
Stating that the protocol signed with Ege University has a special meaning for him, Near East University President Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “I am honored to be the President of Near East University at Ege University, where I first stepped in as a student and graduated exactly 40 years ago.” Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ, who stated that “The protocol we signed will create a platform that will enable both institutions to be more effective and productive at the international level,” said, “Increasing diversity in education, deepening our scientific research with an interdisciplinary approach and providing more opportunities to our students are among the main goals of this cooperation. At the same time, we will bring different perspectives together through cultural events and thus enrich the academic and social environment.”
Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak: “The protocol we signed with Near East University will increase the scientific productivity of both universities and open new horizons for our students and academics.
.” Ege University President Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak stated that they attach great importance to international scientific collaborations and said, “We are strengthening our scientific and academic collaborations with many countries, especially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Turkish World.” Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak said, “The protocol we signed with Near East University will increase the scientific productivity of both universities and open new horizons for our students and academics.” Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak said, “This protocol will bring both universities to a stronger position on a global scale.”
