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The Council of Higher Education of Republic of Türkiye (CoHE) Panel, which took place on the second day of the Eurasian Higher Education Summit – EURIE 2025, enlightened the present and future of higher education with the participation of experts in their fields.

The panel was moderated by Prof. Dr. Haldun Göktaş, Deputy President of YÖK, with the participation of EURAS President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. CoHE Executive Board Member Prof. Dr. Naci Gündoğan, CoHE Member Prof. Dr. Derviş Karaboğa and CoHE International Relations Director Mustafa Efe took part in the panel with their speeches. The panel turned into a seminal meeting where knowledge and experiences were shared.

On the same day, a Türkiye-Malaysia Common Forum was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Haldun Göktaş, Deputy President of the Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Türkiye (CoHE), with the presence of  Minister of Education Malaysia Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, and with the participation of rectors of Turkish universities. The forum drew attention as an important step towards strengthening the cooperation between the two countries in the field of education.

Within the scope of the summit, meetings with delegations from Brazil, Poland, Romania, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, as well as officials from the German Education Agency DAAD, brought cooperation opportunities covering a wide range of topics from academic mobility to joint research projects, from student and academic exchange to workshops. These meetings also set the stage for the sharing of common values and global responsibilities.

Furthermore, the Eurasian Association of Universities (EURAS) Members Forum was also held with the participation of Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia. At the forum, important decisions were discussed in line with the goals of developing cooperation between universities in Eurasia and increasing the exchange of knowledge and experience.

All these events, hosted by Istanbul Aydın University, were one of the strong steps taken for a more fair and accessible academic world that goes beyond borders in higher education.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, met with Iranian students and important names of Iranian cinema during the shooting of the TV series at the university.

The shooting of the series, directed by the famous director İbrahim Şeybani and starring the well-known Iranian actor Mohammad Reza Foroutan, was held at Istanbul Aydın University Halit Aydın Campus. Prof. Dr. Aydın, who took a close interest in the students on the shooting day, emphasized the importance of bringing art and cultural production together with education and expressed his pleasure to share this special moment with international students.

This meaningful meeting was a reflection of the importance the university attributes to intercultural interaction and its student-oriented approach.

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Cyprus Aydın University Honorary President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited the university and carried out comprehensive examinations on institutional development, academic structure and physical facilities. Within the scope of the visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın visited different units of the university and was informed by authorities about current status of the campus and ongoing construction projects.

Prof. Dr. Aydın also examined the dormitory Project under construction at Arapköy Social Complex, made evaluations about the current progress of the Works and shared his suggestions fort he continuation of the process in accordance with planned schedule.

In another part of the visit. Prof.Dr. Mustafa Aydın met with the deans of faculties and directors of colleges and underlined the importance of acting in line with a common goal regarding the vision and mission of the university. During the meeting, new projects that will contribute to the future of the university were discussed and the efforts to provide students with a more modern and well-equipped educational environment were discussed.

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The traditional Eid celebration ceremony at Istanbul Aydın University was held under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Board of Trustees. The academic and administrative staff of the university showed great interest in the ceremony, where feelings of unity and solidarity were at the forefront.

In his speech at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that education is the most precious heritage to be left to future generations. Stating that they are working with determination to prepare young people for a bright future, Prof. Dr. Aydın sincerely thanked all his colleagues who contributed to this process.

In the program, the senior management of the university as well as academic and administrative staff took the stage and shared their Eid wishes. In the meeting, which took place in a sincere atmosphere, the participants renewed their feelings of solidarity and brotherhood and experienced the spiritual atmosphere of Eid together.

The Istanbul Aydın University family once again shared the happiness of being together on this special day and wished to come together with the same feelings on many more holidays.

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A meaningful iftar program was organized at Istanbul Aydın University to keep the spirit of unity, solidarity and sharing of Ramadan alive. IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, representatives of non-governmental organizations, officials from educational institutions and valuable members of the consulates of various countries came together at the same table at the meeting held at T Block Social Sciences Campus.

This special iftar program, which took place in the spiritual atmosphere of the blessed month of Ramadan, was one of the best examples of unity and solidarity. Participants had the opportunity to have a sincere sharing in an evening of tolerance and friendship.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all the guests who attended this meaningful organization and accepted the invitation. He stated that the presence of the participants deepens the meaning of the peaceful tables established in such a special period of time.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University and President of the Anatolian Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), took part as a speaker at the XVIIIth Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue Conference was held in the historic city of Marsala, Italy. “The event was organized by the Committee for European-Mediterranean Cooperation of Local and Regional Authorities (COPPEM) and the Phoenicians Route: A Dialogue Among Peers” was organized by the Committee for Cooperation of Local and Regional Authorities in Europe and the Mediterranean (COPPEM) and the Phoenicians Route.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın highlighted that the Mediterranean has been a cultural bridge that has brought different civilizations together throughout history, and emphasized that today this rich heritage is at risk from global crises, geopolitical instability, forced migration and environmental threats.

Prof. Dr. Aydın stated that universities should lead cultural diplomacy in this context and emphasized the responsibility of the academic world. He stated that projects supporting cultural cooperation are vital in terms of preserving the common past and transferring it to the future.

He also shared the role of digital transformation in the protection of cultural heritage, citing the “Digitization of Cultural Heritage Project (KÜMSA)” implemented by the Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation as an example.

At the end of the conference, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all participants who contributed to the event and emphasized that they will continue to see the Mediterranean not only as a geography carrying the traces of the past, but also as a common ground for peace, collaboration and a sustainable future.

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Cyprus Aydın University Honorary President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited the dormitory construction area, which is ongoing at Arapköy Facilities, and examined the latest developments on site. Prof. Dr. Aydın, who carefully followed the work carried out in the construction area, gave various directions for the process to proceed more efficiently.

Within the scope of his visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın also observed the newly built library and ongoing physical space works within the university and shared his suggestions and opinions in line with the goal of creating a student-oriented university environment. These contributions, which will carry the vision of the university forward, have given an important boost to the development process of Kıbrıs Aydın University.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın’s on-site evaluation and guidance were considered as part of the university’s goal of making its education and training structure stronger.

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Aydın Thought Platform, one of the think organizations of Istanbul Aydın University, hosted an important name at March meeting. The meeting was led by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Board of Trustees, and hosted Dr. Egemen Bağış, former Ambassador to Prague and Minister of State.

During the meeting, current developments in the world in the framework of the US-EU relations were discussed. Mr. Bagis evaluated the threats Turkey faces in this process, the opportunities it needs to evaluate and the priorities it needs to determine from a comprehensive perspective.

The meeting followed with great interest by the participants, witnessed an important exchange of information within the framework of current international relations. The participants thanked Prof. Dr. Egemen Bağış for his valuable contribution.

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The Board of Directors March meeting of the Service Exporters’ Association was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. At the meeting, critical issues were discussed in order to ensure Turkey’s sustainable growth in services exports and increase its effectiveness in the global market.

Participants evaluated new projects that will contribute to the development of the sector in line with strategic goals, and exchanged ideas on the road map to be followed to make service exports more competitive and innovative.

At the meeting, which was shaped with the contributions of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, important decisions were taken for the future of the sector.

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The March Executive Board meeting of the Eurasian Universities Association (EURAS) was held under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, current developments in the field of higher education at regional and global level were comprehensively discussed. The decisions taken to strengthen interuniversity collaboration paved the way for further joint projects carried out between the members of the union.

The agenda of the meeting also included the preparations for the Eurasian Higher Education Summit – EURIE 2025, which will be held on April 8-10, 2025 at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center. Academics, university administrators and education leaders from around the world are expected to attend this event, which is of great importance in line with the goal of internationalization in higher education.

The meeting was considered as an important step towards strengthening international academic collaborations and building a stronger academic future.

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