Rector of Ternopil National Pedagogical University (TNPU) Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak penned an official letter expressing his thanks to the entire Üsküdar University team, including Founding Rector of Üsküdar University Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Rector of Üsküdar University Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör, PAMER Director Dr. Fehmi Ağca, and Prof. Dr. İlham Miraç, Coordinator of Ukraine-Turkey Cooperation. The letter emphasized the importance of the scientific cooperation carried out between the two universities. In his letter, Buyak also highlighted Üsküdar's support for Ukraine and conveyed his gratitude.
An educational program titled 'Ukraine-Turkey: Innovative Approaches in the Analysis of Social Processes' was organized in cooperation with Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Studies Platform (RİNAP), Postcolonial Studies Application and Research Center (PAMER), and TNPU Philosophy Department.
Following the program, Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak, Rector of Ternopil National Pedagogical University (TNPU), sent a letter of thanks to Üsküdar University.
Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak: "The project made significant contributions to solving current social problems"
In his letter of thanks, Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak stated, "This project has made significant contributions to strengthening cooperation between our countries and universities, creating a common platform for scientific research, and solving existing social problems."
He also conveyed his thanks for the support shown to Ukraine
Rector Buyak conveyed his thanks to the Üsküdar University administration and Turkish academics for the support shown to Ukraine during a difficult period.
"Significant achievements were made within the scope of the project"
Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak also drew attention to the project's achievements in his letter. Buyak stated; "The project has created a platform for knowledge and experience sharing among faculty members and researchers of our universities, and has allowed for the examination of new approaches in the analysis of social processes. In this context, significant achievements have been made, especially in areas such as: the axiological dimension of public actions and postcolonial studies; methodological approaches for the development of the educational process regarding the potential and dangers of modern science, axiological analysis of the digitalization of public existence; mental health in the context of modern social challenges, and the analysis of traditions and experiences of spiritual and religious values."
Prof. Dr. İlham Miraç: "Academic bridge creates a solid foundation"
Prof. Dr. İlham Miraç, a faculty member at Üsküdar University, undertook the main coordination of the cooperation carried out with Ukraine's Ternopil University. Prof. Dr. Miraç stated that the academic bridge between the two universities forms a solid foundation for new scientific projects and educational initiatives.
Among the activities carried out within the framework of the scientific cooperation, which has continued for approximately three years, are:
-Annually organized international conferences, workshops, and scientific seminars,
-Scientific training programs for master's and doctoral students,
-Internship opportunities in Turkey for TNPU students,
-Online courses given by Turkish academics and ERASMUS projects.
A plaque was presented to Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak
At the 'Ukraine-Turkey: Innovative Approaches in the Analysis of Social Processes' program held in Istanbul, the Üsküdar University Plaque was received on behalf of TNPU Rector Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak by faculty members from the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalia Morskaya, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halyna Poperechna, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lyubov Kondratyuk.
Later, at the ceremony held in Ternopil, the plaque and books containing the scientific works of Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan were presented to TNPU Rector Prof. Dr. Bohdan Buyak.
While the official letter of thanks and its Turkish translation were included in the ceremony file, photos and details of the ceremony were published on TNPU's official website.
TNPU academics: "We are grateful for the support shown and the cooperation provided"
TNPU faculty members Natalia Morskaya, Halyna Poperechna, and Lyubov Kondratyuk stated in their joint evaluation after the program; "We are grateful for the academic support shown and cooperation provided to Ukraine during difficult times. We hope that this academic collaboration will further strengthen in the future."
The event and the long-term cooperation process are aimed at contributing to the strengthening of scientific and cultural ties between the two universities, and creating a solid foundation for future joint projects.