Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan's Social Innovation Projects Working Group's “Z+ Generation at University Project” and GENAR Research Consultancy Education signed a cooperation protocol. Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, stated that this project is very important for understanding young people.
The project titled “Z+ Generation at University” is planned to be implemented in cooperation with Üsküdar Üniversitesi and GENAR Research Consultancy Education. In this context, a cooperation protocol was signed between Üsküdar Üniversitesi and GENAR.
The signing ceremony, held via Zoom Webinar within the scope of pandemic measures, was attended by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Rector's Advisor Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk, GENAR General Manager İhsan Aktaş, Corporate Communications Director Tahsin Aksu, Secretary General Selçuk Uysaler, Project Coordinator Dr. Lecturer Aylin Tutgun Ünal, Project Consultant Dr. Nebiye Yaşar, and working group member Dr. Lecturer Zeynep Gümüş.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: “We are very excited to cooperate with GENAR”
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan emphasized that the most important factor in establishing cooperation is trust. Tarhan said, “I was excited after hearing about the cooperation agreement with GENAR. Because I believe that trust is the most important aspect in such collaborations, and GENAR gives us this trust through its stance. Once trust is lost, institutions and positions lose their significance. Underpinning trust is being open, transparent, and honest. As Üsküdar Üniversitesi, we attach great importance to these three concepts. There were times when we received criticism for speaking the truth. It's not always good to tell the truth, but especially in times like these, one should not give up on the truth. We have always aimed and succeeded in building a strong relationship of trust with our stakeholders.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: “This project is very important for understanding young people”
“This study is an important area for us because the subject is young people. In the past, young people had the characteristic of taking risks for society without distinguishing between left and right. But the digital generation that emerged after the 90s has characteristics of money, power, and fame. During the last period of the Ottoman Empire, Abdülhamit could not speak the same language as the youth, displaying an authoritarian approach. The youth he raised played a role in Abdülhamit's overthrow, and the youth of the subsequent period played a role in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. For us not to experience these, we need to speak the same language as young people. This project is very important for understanding young people,” he said.
İhsan Aktaş: “We are proud of our cooperation with Üsküdar Üniversitesi”
GENAR General Manager İhsan Aktaş stated that the Z+ Generation at University project will leave its mark on society, saying, “From the very beginning, we have strived to work with academia and be in cooperation. This project offered us the opportunity to work with academics. We are proud to enter into cooperation with Üsküdar Üniversitesi. I believe this work will leave a lasting impression. I hope that those who come after us will take these kinds of works as examples and continue them, and thus we will provide a benefit to society.”
Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk: “Üsküdar Üniversitesi is an institution that always steps up to the plate”
Üsküdar Üniversitesi Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk, stating that he would always be pleased to work for the benefit of society, said, “As those who witness the 'fire' (problems), we have a mission to heal society's wounds. Üsküdar Üniversitesi is an institution that always steps up to the plate. We are always making serious efforts to identify problems and solutions related to society and its dynamics. We strive to proactively diagnose existing difficulties in society and seek solutions. GENAR is also an established institution that champions our lost values. The agreement is very valuable for us in this context.”