Protocol Signed Between the European University of Lefke and ARUCAD

A protocol was signed between the European University of Lefke (EUL) and Arkın University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD) with the aim of strengthening academic cooperation. The signing ceremony, held at the European University of Lefke, was attended by EUL Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yükselen and ARUCAD Rector Prof. Dr. Asım Vehbi. Also present at the ceremony were EUL Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Carolina Smochina, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Ademgil and Prof. Dr. Ebru Oğurlu, as well as ARUCAD Vice Rector Assist. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dalkılıç.

Under the protocol signed by the rectors of the two universities, academic staff and students from both institutions will be invited to participate in academic activities such as education and training programmes, courses, conferences, symposiums, workshops, and experience-sharing activities. The protocol also aims to promote the exchange of academic knowledge, experience, and ideas in ways that will benefit both institutions; the sharing of information and resources that can be used in educational and teaching activities; and cooperation on matters related to mutual research, education, and academic studies.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yükselen: The Protocol Will Strengthen Academic Relations Between the Institutions

EUL Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yükselen stated in his speech at the signing ceremony that universities can further advance their missions of producing knowledge and contributing to society through strong collaborations. Noting that joint initiatives carried out not only between academic institutions but also with industry and other stakeholders make an important contribution to scientific development, Yükselen said that the protocol signed represents an important step in line with this understanding. Emphasising that the agreement will strengthen academic relations between the institutions Yükselen stated that the protocol would provide both universities with new opportunities for joint projects and cooperation. He thanked everyone who contributed to the process and expressed his hope that the protocol would be beneficial for both institutions.

Prof. Dr. Asım Vehbi: The Knowledge and Experience of Both Universities will Come Together Through Joint Initiatives

Speaking at the signing ceremony, ARUCAD Rector Prof. Dr. Asım Vehbi stated that the protocol is important for increasing interaction between the two universities and for developing joint academic projects, scientific studies, and educational activities. He emphasised that such protocols contribute to the development of sustainable cooperation in higher education. Vehbi noted that bringing together the knowledge, experience, and academic capacity of the two universities through joint initiatives would create new opportunities for both institutions and their students, and expressed his hope that the protocol would be beneficial for both universities.