The Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer paid a visit to Ali Yalçın, the President of the Confederation of Public Servants Trade Unions (Memur-Sen) and Eğitim-Bir-Sen, at his office at the confederation’s headquarters.
Academic achievements of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, collaborations with public and private institutions, and quality-focused initiatives in higher education were discussed during the visit at the headquarters.
Highlighting his pleasure for the kind hospitality, Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer gave information about the recent academic achievements and internationalization and research activities of the university.
Stating that BEUN is not limited only to scientific production and academic activities, Özölçer emphasized that the university has also implemented significant projects in social, cultural, scientific, and sporting fields through the collaborations it has established with public institutions, the private sector, and local stakeholders. Noting that practices supporting the multifaceted development of students are among the university’s primary priorities, Özölçer expressed that strategic steps aimed at international academic collaborations, as well as studies contributing to regional development, are being continued with determination. He also stated that strong communication and cooperation between higher education institutions and non-governmental organizations are of great importance for scientific and social development.
Thanks, and Congratulations from President Yalçın
Expressing his satisfaction with the kind visit, Memur-Sen and Eğitim-Bir-Sen President Ali Yalçın thanked Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer and stated that they closely follow the academic studies carried out and the achievements obtained by Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. Noting that the university constitutes an important value not only for Zonguldak but also for Türkiye with its scientific production, research activities, and socially oriented projects, Yalçın emphasized that cooperation between higher education institutions and non-governmental organizations makes a significant contribution to social development and wished success and convenience to the Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University family.
A Work Presenting BEUN’s Visionary Initiatives Was Presented
As part of the visit, the Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, presented a copy of the book titled "Bir Asırlık Birikim, Yeni Bir Vizyon: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi" (A Century of Experience, A New Vision: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University) to Ali Yalçın, the President of the Confederation of Public Servants Trade Unions (Memur-Sen) and Eğitim-Bir-Sen, at his office at the confederation’s headquarters. The book highlights the university’s academic achievements between 2022 and 2025, including its national and international collaborations, accomplishments and visionary projects contributing to social awareness.
The visit, during which mutual good wishes were conveyed, ended with the taking of a commemorative photograph.
