TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın visited Tarsus University following his tenure as its Founding Rector. During the visit, a discussion was held regarding projects and research and development activities conducted by TÜBİTAK.

The programme, held in the Şehit İstihkâm Üsteğmen Ozan Olgu Köreke Conference Hall, began with an opening speech by Tarsus University Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen. Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen expressed his pleasure at seeing Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın back at the university and hosting him, thanking all stakeholders who have contributed to the scientific and institutional development of Tarsus University from its foundation to the present day. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Özen highlighted the academic progress made by Tarsus University in a short period of time, emphasising that this development was possible thanks to dedicated efforts, strong partnerships and qualified academic staff.

Speaking during the programme, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın referred to the joint efforts undertaken in every unit of Tarsus University and the university's development process, stating, ‘I am delighted to be reunited with my valued colleagues at Tarsus University, one of our country's important higher education institutions.’

Sharing comprehensive information about the work carried out by TÜBİTAK during the interview, Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın highlighted TÜBİTAK's role in the national science, technology and innovation ecosystem and drew attention to Turkey's position in the global R&D ecosystem through the pioneering work carried out. Emphasising the competitive aspect of Turkey's future projections in the field of scientific research, Prof. Dr. Aydın conveyed the importance of developments in international cooperation and science diplomacy for Turkey. He provided information on the broad research and development ecosystem covered by the projects carried out by TÜBİTAK, ranging from polar research to defence industry projects, artificial intelligence and space studies to nuclear energy, semiconductor and transportation technologies.

In the closing section of the programme, Prof. Dr. Aydın reminded the audience of the support programmes offered by TÜBİTAK to academia and the private sector, inviting scientists to develop innovative projects and actively participate in TÜBİTAK calls.

The event concluded with a question and answer session and the presentation of plaques.

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