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Hosted by the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), the “Future Professions Summit” addressed a shared science communication vision for universities, strategic planning to shape the future of higher education, and new educational policies for the coming period. Our university was represented at the meeting, held in Ankara on June 16, 2026, by our Corporate Communications Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Yıldız.

The gathering, organized at the YÖK Presidency, was held to evaluate the vision for the future of the higher education system and to consult on new-era policies. The meeting began with opening remarks by YÖK Vice President Prof. Dr. Naci Gündoğan and Press Advisor Çiğdem Savaşçıoğlu.

As part of the event, priority issues regarding the future of higher education were discussed under the title “Roadmap for Turkish Higher Education Toward 2030.” The meeting addressed key topics such as strengthening science communication activities, developing the communication networks established by Science Communication Offices with the public, increasing strategic partnerships with institutions and organizations, promoting employment-oriented program policies, and restructuring vocational colleges in line with current needs.

The meeting also focused on new educational models capable of addressing the needs of the changing labor market, the development of programs targeting future professional fields, the strengthening of university-industry partnerships, and the enhancement of inter-institutional coordination during the transformation process of higher education. The importance of positioning universities not merely as institutions that produce knowledge but also as stakeholders that guide social and economic development was emphasized.

The meeting, where strategic approaches to the future of Turkish higher education were shared, served as an important platform for strengthening collaboration among universities, adapting educational programs to changing needs, and developing a shared vision for higher education policies.