Visit of the Delegation from Yıldız Technical University, Turkey at WUT, 26 November 2025
On 26 November 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Prof. Mariusz Malinowski, Vice-Rector for Research, Grzegorz Robak, Director of the Centre for International Cooperation, and Patrycja Kluź met with representatives of Yıldız Technical University (YTU), one of the leading technical universities in Turkey. The visit was a continuation of the Vice-Rector’s discussions held during the 1st Polish-Turkish University Forum in Turkey in September this year, and an opportunity to present the potential of both institutions and discuss possible areas of cooperation.
Photo by Piotr Szczepański.
The Yıldız Technical University delegation included:
- Prof. Eyüp Debik, Rector
- Prof. Özer Çınar, Advisor to the Rector for International Projects and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Prof. Cengiz Kaya, Deputy Director General of YTU Yıldız Technopark, Head of the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and Director of the Research Projects Unit
- Dr. Murat Turhan, Coordinator of the International Cooperation Office
During the meeting, both sides presented their institutional profiles, structures, and key research projects. Particular attention was given to the potential for cooperation in areas such as joint scientific initiatives and technology transfer. The discussion also covered opportunities for collaboration between student research associations at both universities, as well as academic exchange for students, doctoral candidates, and academic staff.
Both sides expressed their readiness to continue discussions and develop joint initiatives.