The Azerbaijani delegation visited Üsküdar Üniversitesi. A ‘Communication Skills Training’ was provided during the meeting organized through Peak Network. The meeting emphasized the sense of unity and solidarity between the two countries. While hosting the guests from Azerbaijan, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör highlighted the motto ‘Two States, One Nation’. During the visit, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Uğurlu, Head of the Public Relations and Publicity Department at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Communication, delivered a presentation to the Azerbaijani delegation titled ‘Effective Speaking and Presentation Techniques’. Following the training, certificates were awarded to the participants.
The visit, which took place in the Senate Hall of Üsküdar Üniversitesi Central Campus, was attended by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör, Head of the Public Relations and Publicity Department at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Communication Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Uğurlu, Head of the New Media and Communication Department at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Communication Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay, Vice-Rector of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University Riyad Rüstemli, Peak Network Director Aysel Mirzayeva, and the accompanying delegation.
Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör: “Azerbaijan is a part of us”
Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör emphasized that the people of Azerbaijan are always by their side during the meeting. Güngör said; “Azerbaijan is a part of us. They distanced us from each other, but now it is time to get closer. We must intensify this closeness based on the motto ‘Two States, One Nation’. Our feelings, excitements, and heartbeats are the same. You are a very valuable country where Turkish culture and Turkish sentiment are experienced. We continue our collaborations. We have signed protocols with 6 universities in Baku. Just as we have worked and served for Turkey until now, we are ready to do our best for Azerbaijan, by putting in every effort, doing whatever is necessary, and we are always by your side.”
Aysel Mirzayeva: “We are very happy to be with you”
Peak Group Director Aysel Mirzayeva expressed her happiness about the unity of the two countries during the meeting. Mirzayeva said; “Thank you for this kind invitation. We are very pleased with your hospitality and welcome. This is our second meeting with Üsküdar Üniversitesi, and we wanted to come again for your wonderful sincerity. We are very happy to be with you.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Uğurlu: “We are all on a stage in daily life”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Uğurlu, Head of the Public Relations and Publicity Department at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Communication, delivered her presentation titled ‘Effective Speaking and Presentation Techniques’ to the Azerbaijani delegation. Uğurlu drew attention to the main elements important in effective speaking and spoke about the importance of body language. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge Uğurlu said; “We all communicate. While communicating, we often overlook an important point for us. ‘Can we communicate effectively?’ What we mean by effective communication is having a speech, a text, that we believe is present in every effective communication. By text, we don’t mean taking a paper and reading it. We are talking about explaining something to others. When communicating with people, the style of communication is extremely important. In fact, how we say something can become much more important than what we say. We are all on a stage in daily life. On this stage, when creating, explaining ourselves, expressing, speaking, communicating verbally or non-verbally, we don't necessarily have to speak. When communicating, we are not just sharing our thoughts. At the same time, we are in a mental communication with the people we are facing, and this communication must be reinforced with body language, eye contact, the words we use, our emphasis, our voice, and our gestures and facial expressions.”
Traditional gifts presented
At the end of the training, participants were awarded their certificates. Subsequently, the Azerbaijani delegation presented their traditional gifts to Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör. The event concluded after a group photo session.
