Zonguldak Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu received the Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Univerisity Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, in his office.
During the visit held at the Governor’s office, comprehensive evaluations were conducted on the well-established institution, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Univeristy’s success among higher education institutions, collaborations with industry and public institutions, and quality-focused initiatives in higher education. It was emphasized that universities have a significant role in the social, cultural, and financial development of the cities they are in as well as education and scientific production.
Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer informed Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu on BEUN’s academic success and improvement in the fields of internationalization and research and development as well as its initiatives. Emphasizing that BEUN created significant projects in the social, cultural, scientific and sporting fields thanks to the collaborations with public institutions, private sector and local stakeholders, Özölçer stated that it is among University’s priorities to support students’ multifaceted development.
Noting BEUN’s projects adding value to the local development, Özölçer stated that strong communication and collaboration among higher education institutions is significant for scientific improvement. Özölçer also extended his thanks to Hacıbektaşoğlu, who has always been interested in the initiatives and activities of the university and supported the development of the university.
Thanks, and Congratulations from Governor Hacıbektaşoğlu
Emphasizing that Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University has demonstrated a significant improvement through its national and international academic achievements, research activities, and social contribution focused initiatives, Zonguldak Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu stated that its strong ties to the city is significant in terms of Zonguldak’s development. Highlighting the contributions of the university to the city through activities carried out in the social, cultural, arts, and sporting fields, Hacıbektaşoğlu stated that BEUN’s initiatives contributed to Zonguldak’s development and visibility in national and international platforms.
Noting that university’s initiatives in the fields of technology development, sustainable activities, and social contributions add value to Zonguldak, Hacıbektaşoğlu congratulated particularly the Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, as well as the academic and administrative staff and the students, and wished them continuous success.
The Work Highlighting BEUN’s Achievements and Initiatives Were 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 Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu. The book highlights the university’s academic achievements between 2022 and 2025, including its national and international collaborations, accomplishments in scientific, cultural, artistic, and sporting fields, visionary projects contributing to social awareness, and significant progress made in institutional accreditation processes.
Following the expression of mutual best wishes, the visit concluded with a commemorative photo.
