EURIE Summit

19/04/2025

EURAS - Eurasian Universities Union

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The closing plenary session of on Turkish-German Academic Relations featured prominent speakers such as Kai Sicks from DAAD, who discussed “The Present and Future of Turkish-German Academic Relations from the Perspective of DAAD,” Cemal Yıldız and Ferit Küçükay from Turkish-German University (TAU), who presented “TAU as a Case of Turkish-German Academic Cooperation,” and Hasan Mandal from Istanbul Technical University, who focused on “Turkish-German Academic Cooperation in Research and Innovation.” The session, moderated by Florian Schweigert from the University of Potsdam, explored the strengths, challenges, and future possibilities of academic partnerships between Turkey and Germany.
A fitting conclusion to a dynamic summit, highlighting the importance of international collaboration!

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the Transnational Cooperation for Entrepreneurship Education panel featured Yvonne Farrand from BUSINET, who presented “Playful Learning in Next Generation Entrepreneurship: Game4Change,” Allan Lawrence from Projects Beyond Borders, who discussed “INSPIRE: Inspiring Refugee Led Tourism Entrepreneurship,” and Paweł Urgacz from WSB University, who shared insights on “Enter-CBL: Boosting Entrepreneurial Mindset of Students with Challenge-Based Learning.” The session, chaired by Işınsu Atalay from Dokuz Eylül University, explored innovative approaches to entrepreneurship education, focusing on transnational cooperation and preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the Leveraging Consulting Expertise in Higher Education panel featured Olga Krylova from E-Quadrat Science & Education and Emeric Abrignani from FIGS Education, who presented “Leveraging Consulting Expertise to Drive Higher Education Internationalization.” The session, chaired by Olgun Çiçek, a Board Member of INQAAHE, explored how consulting expertise can be a powerful tool in advancing internationalization efforts within higher education institutions.

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the Sustainability Practices in Higher Education panel featured Yaprak Dalat Ward from Fort Hays State University, who presented “Closer or Distant: Sustainability in the Near Future?” and Arda Küçük from Özyeğin University, who discussed “Sustainability Practices at Özyeğin University.” The panel explored the current and future sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions, focusing on their role in addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable practices.

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the How International Education Impacts Skills and Career panel featured Hakan Ergin from Boğaziçi University, who discussed “International Micro-credentials for Skills-Acquisition,” and Vlado Stankovski from the University of Ljubljana, who presented “Microcredentials for Microcompetences.” The session, chaired by Nuri Tınaz from Marmara University, explored the role of micro-credentials in enhancing skills acquisition and career development through international education.
Day 3 of EURIE 2025 concluded with valuable insights into how international education is shaping the future of skills and career opportunities!

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On the third day of the , the Erasmus+ Central Calls Opportunities for Higher Education Institutions: Beyond Mobilities panel, organized by the Turkish National Agency, featured Arzu Çetin from the Turkish National Agency, who discussed “Capacity-Building Projects,” and Didem Öner Özdaş from İstanbul Aydın University, who presented “Cooperation with Georgian Universities with Erasmus+ Project Funding.” The session was chaired by Rana Kasapoğlu Önder from the Turkish National Agency. The discussion focused on exploring the various opportunities Erasmus+ offers beyond student mobility, including capacity-building projects and international collaborations.

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On the third day of the , the Women’s Movement in the World and in Türkiye panel featured Sezer Şener Komsuoglu, former Rector of Kocaeli University, who presented “Establishment of Women's Studies Research and Application Centers in Universities in Türkiye and Activities Carried Out.” The panel delved into the significant strides made in Turkish universities through the establishment of women's studies centers, highlighting their contributions to advancing gender equality and empowering women in academia.

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the Higher Education for Civic Culture panel featured Özge Onursal-Beşgül from Istanbul Bilgi University, who discussed “Global Commitments, Local Impacts: The Role of International Organizations in Refugee Youth Integration through Higher Education.” The panel was chaired by Solomon Kunle Omogbemi from WSB University. The session focused on the role of higher education in fostering civic culture and integrating refugee youth through education.

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On the third day of the EURIE Summit, the Roundtable on the Internationalization of Education in the Eurasian Space featured Imran Akperov from Southern University and Teimur Akperov from the Business Eurasia Alliance, who presented “Eurasian Education in the Metaverse Era: Presentation of the Eurasian Meta-University Project.” The discussion highlighted innovative approaches to international education in the Eurasian region, focusing on the potential of the Metaverse in shaping the future of higher education.

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On the third day of the , the Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education panel featured Bilge Kağan Özdemir from Anadolu University, who discussed “Empowered by Inclusion: Enhancing Diversity and Social Inclusion in Higher Education,” and Michael Jack Meallem from Payap University, who presented “Diversity and Inclusion Programs by Payap University.” The session was chaired by Nigar Demircan Çakar from İstanbul Aydın University, focusing on the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion in academic environments.

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On the second day of the , the panel on Resilience of Higher Education in Times of International Conflict or Crisis featured Cahit Ezel from Eastern Mediterranean University with “Higher Education Development and Challenges Faced in Politically Non-Recognized Territories”, Fatma Nur Aydın from Cyprus Aydın University with “From Isolation to Globalization: Higher Education as a Diplomatic Tool in Regions with International Recognition Challenges”, and Alla Krasulia from Sumy State University with “Digital Bridges and Resilient Internationalization in Ukraine: Adapting for a Sustainable Future.”

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On the second day of the EURIE Summit, the Special Panel for TÖMER Centers: Future Trends of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language featured Fatma Bölükbaş Kaya from the Turkish Language Association, Emrah Boylu from the Yunus Emre Institute, and Mehmet Yalçın Yılmaz from Istanbul University DILMER. The panel explored emerging trends in the teaching of Turkish as a foreign language, addressing innovative approaches and the growing global interest in Turkish language programs.