With Faculty of Language, History, and Geography as host, on February 26, 2024 “Artificial Intelligence in Social Sciences Workshop” was held. At the Congress, researchers from various fields presented their oral presentations. The Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan ORHAN made a presentation on NATO’s “The Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Program”. During the presentation, information was given on the application-evaluation process, NATO’s funding methods, and NATO’s internship opportunities.

With Faculty of Dentistry as host, between 22-24 February 2024 “2nd International Dentistry Education Congress” was held. At the Congress, apart from conferences, panels, and oral presentations feedback, of students and fresh graduates was discussed. At the Congress, Vice-Dean of Research and Academic Member of Faculty of Educational Sciences Prof. Dr. Şakir ÇINKIR made a presentation on “Management of Education at Undergraduate Level”

The first meeting of the Management of Research Projects Support Office was held on 22.04.2024 with the members participating. The meeting starts with Research Dean Prof. Kaan ORHAN’s speech. Lecturer Özge Nur KANAT made a presentation on the activities of the Project Support Office and a presentation on TÜBİTAK 2232-A and B. After consultation with our members, the action plan for the coming period was determined.

According to the results of TUBITAK 1001 - Scientific and Technological Research Projects Support Program 2023, Ankara University's 30 research projects were supported, making it the second university with the most projects supported among universities in Turkey. We congratulate all our academicians, especially the academicians of our Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Agriculture, who received the most supported with six projects.

The first “Ankara University Awards Ceremony” held by the Rector’s Office took place at ATO Congressium on January 30, 2024. At the ceremony, the Director of COHE, Erol ÖZVAR, the Rectors of Universities, and the representatives of the Public-Private Sectors and media institutions attended. According to the list made in accordance with the Academic Performance Assessment System APSİS, the Dean of the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry and the Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan ORHAN, received award in the category of Medical Sciences. We congratulate our Dean and all the academics who received awards. [...]

Under the Dean’s Office of Research, the “Interactive Coffee Day Interdisciplinary Studies Under One Roof - 4” event was held on January 30, 2024, with the Faculty of Educational Sciences as the host. To the event themed “Digitalization”, which was held with the cooperation of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and the Faculty of Communication, Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet ÜNÜVAR and academic members of Ankara University attended. The event started after the opening speech of Prof. Dr. Necdet ÜNÜVAR, the Rector of Ankara University, where he emphasized the cooperation between the academic departments. After [...]

On January 18, 2024, a collaborative meeting was held between the Research Deanery of our university and the TEKNOFEST and Competitions Coordination. The meeting, attended by members of the Ankara University Research Deanery and the Coordinator of TEKNOFEST and Competitions, Prof. Dr. Şebnem BUDAK, addressed the common areas of collaboration between the two units and discussed future collaborative activities. We express our gratitude to the TEKNOFEST and Competitions Coordination for their collaboration.

Dean’s Office of Research, Dean and Vice-Deans visiting COHE Department of Project Improvement and Support on December 25, 2023, made dialogues regarding Research Universities ranking studies. The Ranking of Research Universities and analysis studies being shared mutually according to the common criterion that were designated, the fields open to cooperation on the route were designated. We thank to Department of Project Improvement and Support Coordinator Ayşegül Kutay Gündoğan and her team for their hospitality.

Araştırma Dekanlığımız bünyesinde, Araştırma Projeleri Destek Ofisi Koordinatörümüz Öğr.Gör. Özge Nur KANAT ve TÜBİTAK ERC Uzmanı Aslı VURAL 21.12.2023 tarihinde görüş ve bilgilendirme toplantısı gerçekleştirdi. Toplantıda, “ERC Programının Kurumsal ve Stratejik İş Birlikleri” hakkında görüş alış verişinde bulunuldu ve ilerleyen süreçler için yol haritası oluşturuldu. İş Birlikleri için TÜBİTAK’a teşekkür ederiz.

Around 70 scientists from Ankara University attended the tour held under our Dean’s Office. The guiding was done by the retired academic member of the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Dr. Aykut MISIRLIGİL. While touring the historical and touristic spots of the region, the gathering of academics from various disciplines was ensured. We are grateful to all the scientists who attended.