Ankara University hosted a significant international event addressing the challenges of resistance in cancer treatment. The meeting, titled “Rethinking Cancer Treatment: Tackling Resistance with New Tools and Strategies,” took place on 29 May 2025 at the Conference Hall of Block F, 10th Year Campus, Ankara University, and brought together researchers from various institutions. Organised by Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and the Office of the Dean of Research, the event was moderated by Assoc. Prof. Gülnîhal Özcan, a faculty member of the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Middle East Technical University (METU), and [...]

Coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Research at Ankara University, the meeting titled “Digital Data Sources and Data Analysis Methods” was held on 9 April 2025. Hosted by Vice Deans of Research Prof. Dr. Esin Ebru Onbaşılar and Prof. Dr. Aytuğ Okumuş, the meeting was attended by personnel from the Office of the Dean of Research. Invited speakers included Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen, Head of the Department of Operations Research in the Faculty of Science, Department of Statistics, and Prof. Dr. Okan Ekim, Coordinator for Societal Impact. Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen shared insights into the “Data Preprocessing Phase,” a [...]

Following the successful completion of the first Artificial Intelligence Training Programme jointly organised by Ankara University’s Centre for Continuing Education (ANKÜSEM) and the Office of the Dean of Research, a planning meeting was held for the second phase of the programme. Due to high demand, a detailed evaluation was conducted regarding the content, scope, and schedule of the second training phase. The new training programme will be announced in the coming days on the website of the Office of the Dean of Research. We extend our sincere thanks to all the academics who contributed to the process and participated in the [...]

The Artificial Intelligence Training, organized in collaboration between the Office of the Dean of Research and the Ankara University Continuing Education Centre (ANKÜSEM), was successfully completed. Academics and researchers gained comprehensive knowledge about artificial intelligence technologies and practices from expert instructors. Before the ceremony, participants were gathered to provide feedback on the training process. ANKÜSEM Manager Prof. Dr. Celal Deha DOĞAN, ANKÜSEM Assistant Manager Dr. Lect. Merve ÖZKAN, ANKÜSEM employees, and the management of the Office of the Dean of Research participated in the meeting. The certificates of the participants who successfully completed the training were presented by Vice Rector and [...]

The seventh of the Interactive Coffee Day, organized by Ankara University Office of the Dean of Research, titled “Cancer Research from Every Aspect.” was held. Hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, the event provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments and interdisciplinary approaches in cancer research through presentations by 13 expert researchers in their fields. The opening speeches of the event were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Zehra Aycan, and Ankara University Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan. In the opening speeches, the importance of cancer research on both national and international levels was [...]

The meeting titled “Research Universities Employment Priorities” was held on 21 December 2024, with the participation of institute directors, under the coordination of the Office of the Dean of Research. The meeting was chaired by Ankara University Vice Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan. In the meeting, Vice Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Ebru Onbaşılar, gave a presentation on the faculties’ contribution  to the 2024 YÖK Research Universities Performance. Employment strategies and priorities within the scope of research universities were discussed. In the meeting,  the preparation of an action plan and the creation of a new agenda in [...]