A ceremony was held at Ankara University to mark the opening of a new-generation technology laboratory, which will provide strong support for researchers’ academic output. The Ankara University Apple Technologies Laboratory, comprising 25 iMac computers and established within the Ankara University Research and Innovation Centre (ankaraim), was brought to the university through a collaboration with the firm Pozitif Teknoloji, whilst all necessary software was installed by the Directorate of Information Technology. The laboratory’s opening took place as part of the ‘Article Camp’, organised between 12 and 16 October 2026 under the coordination of the Dean of Research to enhance the publication [...]

The 6th Article Writing Camp, organised by the Office of the Dean of Research at Ankara University between the dates 12 and 16 October 2026, was successfully concluded with a programme of training and practical sessions. Topics covered during the camp included literature reviews, the use of artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and their ethical implications, literature discovery using Scopus AI, selecting high-impact-factor journals, reference management and statistical analysis methods. In addition, participants were offered support in analysing their data and preparing tables and graphs, with the assistance of statistical advisers. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to [...]

With the aim of evaluating our institution’s research performance indicators, a focused workshop on our institutional metrics was held with Ms Saide Sak, a Scopus and SciVal Expert Trainer. Based on Scopus and SciVal data, this process involved an in-depth analysis of our research outputs and institutional visibility. This collaborative study, which examined the current situation using concrete data, provided a valuable opportunity for assessment in terms of our institution’s research objectives. We would like to thank our partner Scopus and Ms. Saide Sak for their contributions and cooperation throughout the process.

A visit was paid to the Directorate General for Project Development and Support at the Higher Education Council (YÖK), with the participation of the Technology Transfer Office Co-ordinator, the Dean of Research and our Vice-Rector for Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, to evaluate data relating to our University’s research university performance indicators. During the visit, which focused on the performance data of Ankara University—which has risen from 10th to 8th place amongst Research Universities—the achievements made and the targets for the coming period were discussed. We would like to thank them for their kind hospitality.

The Office of the Coordinator for Research Projects at Ankara University organised a training programme on ANSYS software, which is used in research and engineering work at the Faculty of Engineering. The training programme, which aimed to develop knowledge and practical skills in advanced engineering analysis and simulation methods used in engineering research, was attended by academics and researchers. Speaking at the opening of the programme, Prof. Dr Yusuf Kağan KADIOĞLU, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Ankara University, stated that the training was of great importance in terms of advancing research activities in the field of engineering and enabling [...]

Students of Ankara University can view the student-exclusive prices and offers available at Pozitif Teknoloji on Macs, iPads and selected technology products as part of the iSelect programme via https://www.pt.com.tr/iselect/ankara-universitesi.

As the Office of the Dean of Research and the Technology Transfer Office Co-ordination Unit at Ankara University, we met with Prof. Dr Nevzat Özel, Director of the Institute of Social Sciences and Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Education at Ankara University, and his team. During the meeting, we discussed potential joint projects and opportunities for collaboration that could be carried out within our university. We would like to thank Prof. Dr Nevzat Özel and his team for their valuable contributions.

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Our event, organised by the Research Projects Support Office Co-ordination Unit, began on 24 August at the Ankara University Research and Innovation Centre (ANKARAİM) building. As part of the event, Dr M. Emre SARI, Senior Programme Specialist for Scientific Programmes at TÜBİTAK-TOVAG, provided attendees with information regarding TÜBİTAK projects. We are proud to support all our researchers on their scientific journey. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to the event and wish every success to all our teams who are shaping the future through their projects.

As part of our preparations for the Ankara University Research Performance Development Workshop, we held an online meeting with our deans and coordinators. We are continuing our efforts to take our university’s research ecosystem to the next level.