To New Horizons with New Titles
Date Added: 22 May 2025, 15:05
Last Updated Date:23 May 2025, 09:43

At the Near East University Academic Promotion Ceremony of 2024-2025 Academic Year held with the participation of President Ersin Tatar, over 100 academics, including 64 assistant professors, 24 associate professors and 19 professors, received their new titles.

The Near East University Academic Promotion Ceremony of 2024-2025 Academic Year was held at the Atatürk Culture and Congress Center with the participation of President Ersin Tatar. At the ceremony, over 100 academics, including 64 assistant professors, 24 associate professors and 19 professors, received their certificates of promotion.

The ceremony, which began after a moment of silence and the National Anthem, continued with a musical recital presented by the students of the Near East University Music Teaching Department. Then, the speech of AI-based academic AI. Prof. DUX on the meaning of the day was delivered. The opening speeches of the ceremony, which saw intense participation, were made by Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, Near East Enterprises Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar.

Following the Academic Promotion Ceremony, the “April Fine Arts Exhibition” opened by President Tatar also met with art lovers. The exhibition, which included distinguished works from various disciplines, revealed the university’s richness in the fields of culture and art.

President Ersin Tatar: “Near East University is not just an educational institution; it is a separate world shaped by science, art and technology.”

President Ersin Tatar emphasized that Near East University is a source of pride for the TRNC with its academic strength and pioneering structure in scientific studies, and said, “There is great effort, disciplined work and devotion in this university.”

President Tatar said, “Today, this institution has transformed into a separate world shaped by science, art and technology. While artificial intelligence has not yet become so prominent on the world agenda, an innovation center was established on this campus. This is not only a technological investment, it is also an indicator of a strong vision for the future.” and drew attention to the fact that the university is acting ahead of its time.

President Tatar emphasized the success of Near East University, which won two championships by competing with 5 projects in the TEKNOFEST finals held in the TRNC this year, and said, “Near East University successfully representing our country is another example we are proud of. If you can leave a work behind in the world, if you can share your knowledge with people and touch them, this is a great value.” and expressed his heartfelt appreciation for all the work Near East University has done so far and wished for its success to continue to increase.

Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel: “Every academic title raised is a strong step towards the future!”

Expressing their pride in being a university that progresses under the guidance of science and art, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Near East Enterprises, Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel, emphasized that universities are institutions that not only produce knowledge but also guide social development. Drawing attention to the fact that academics who are entitled to academic promotion increase the scientific power of both the university and the TRNC, Prof. Dr. Günsel said, “Our esteemed academics have received the reward of their dedication to knowledge and science with their new titles. Each of them is a soldier of science who spreads the light of science not only to our university but to the entire society.” Noting that Near East University acts with a vision that carries scientific and artistic production to international platforms, Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel said that this approach has been confirmed by the academic achievements of the university in recent years. Prof. Dr. Günsel concluded his speech by saying “Every academic title raised here today is a solid step into the future. Every work of art is a part of our collective memory. And this hall is the most vivid proof of how strong a vision our university has in academic and cultural terms. I hope this special day will open the doors to a brighter future for our university, our country and all of humanity.”

Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “The future will belong not only to those who foresee it, but to those who can give it meaning and shape it.”

Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who said, “While shaping the future of science, scientists and universities, we should grasp the realities of the age we live in well and develop strategies accordingly.” stated that these strategies should be addressed not only individually but also from a holistic perspective at the institutional and national level.

Stating that pseudoscience and conspiracy theories have become extremely widespread today, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “In my opinion, the most serious threat is that science has reached the point of breaking its ties with philosophy. This break weakens the power of science to transform life.”

In this context, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who stated that strong and visionary institutions are needed, said, “Institutions that encourage scientific production and intellectual depth, defend academic freedom, and protect ethical values without compromise are very important. As Near East University, we have this determination and leadership.” Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who said, “The future will belong not only to those who foresee it, but also to those who can give it meaning and shape it. With these feelings, I congratulate all our esteemed faculty members whose academic promotions have been approved. I thank them for their scientific production and intellectual contributions.”