Üsküdar University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ternopil City Municipality, Ternopil State Pedagogical University, Humanitas University (Poland), Ostravsky University (Czech Republic), and various international academic institutions, hosted the 7th International Scientific and Practical Conference. The online conference was held under the theme “Human Values in the Modern World: Theoretical Analysis and Practical Experiences”, addressing human values from both theoretical and practical dimensions with an international perspective.
The event, held via the Zoom platform, enabled remote participation and attracted a wide international audience.
Prof. İlham Miraç: “Core elements create a universal bridge”
Prof. İlham Miraç, a board member of Üsküdar University’s RINAP (International Civilization and Peace Studies Center), also participated in the conference and delivered a presentation titled “Systematics of Individual and Universal Human Values: The Harmony of Life, Mind, Heart, and Conscience.” In his talk, Miraç said: “This is a system of values redesigned based on the harmony of life, mind, heart, and conscience. It can revive humanity and restore the disrupted balance. These core elements form a universal bridge based on the values of life, knowledge, spirituality, and religion. Such a system would contribute to building a world where every individual’s life is respected, science and spirituality are harmoniously integrated, and people and nations can live in peace without disrupting the ecological balance.”
Awareness efforts on human values at Üsküdar University
Üsküdar University and Ternopil State University have maintained an academic partnership for over five years. Each year, the “Islamic Theology and Culture Program” is organized in cooperation with Üsküdar University’s RINAP. The program aims to raise awareness of the importance of human values. As part of the conference, a joint declaration titled the “Universal Manifesto of Human Values and Rights” was signed by Üsküdar University and Kazakhstan’s L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana.
Aiming to develop theoretical and practical approaches around values
This year’s conference aimed to increase awareness of the importance of human values, strengthen international cooperation, and develop both theoretical and practical approaches centered on values. With the participation of individuals from different countries, the event provided an effective platform for discussion on human values and laid the groundwork for continuity in this field of study.
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)