The Office of the Dean of Research at Ankara University has launched the “From Data to Action: Faculty Dialogue Series” to evaluate the research performance of academic units through data-driven analyses and to identify strategic areas for development. Within the scope of the series, the strengths and areas for improvement of each academic unit are assessed. The process is conducted in line with the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle, a widely adopted quality assurance approach in higher education. The initial meetings were held with the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine Ankara University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar attended the meetings to observe the [...]

The third Executive Board Meeting of the Office of the Dean of Research at Ankara University was held on 23 May 2025, chaired by Vice Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan. During the meeting, the activities carried out by the Office of the Dean of Research, ongoing projects, and efforts to improve research performance were discussed in detail. Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan delivered a comprehensive presentation on the current initiatives and shared the goals and priority action areas for the upcoming term. Based on the feedback and suggestions of the board members, action plans for the next term [...]

Ankara University has become a member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). In line with its mission to enhance global academic collaboration and support the global priorities set by the United Nations (UN), Ankara University has officially joined the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) network. With the admission granted on 19 February 2025, Ankara University has become part of this prestigious academic network, which includes approximately 1,700 universities from 156 countries around the world. Through this significant membership, Ankara University will collaborate with the United Nations on joint projects in key areas such as peace, human rights, and sustainable development. [...]

The International Congress on Applied Statistics (UYİK-2025) was held on May 14–16, 2025, hosted by Ankara University. The congress was organized to discuss current developments in the theory and application of statistics and to strengthen academic and sectoral collaborations. Under the auspices of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, and with the cooperation of Ankara University, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the Turkish Statistical Association, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, and Selçuk University, the congress brought together researchers who apply statistical methods across different disciplines. Within this framework, a paper prepared by the Office of the Dean of Research [...]

Coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Research and in collaboration with the Institutional Data Coordination Office, a “Research Performance Monitoring Process Information Meeting” was held on 6 May 2025, with the participation of all academic units across our university. The opening address of the meeting, attended by representatives from Ankara University’s academic units, was delivered by Vice Dean of Research Prof. Dr. Ebru Onbaşılar. During the meeting, the Office of the Dean of Research shared detailed information about the research data collection processes conducted with academic units. Participants were also informed about how the integration with VARSIS (Asset Management [...]

The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Project Support Office of Ankara University participated in the Productivity and Technology Fair, held at Ankara ATO Congresium (Congressium) between 24–27 April 2025, to showcase the university’s scientific research capacity and project support ecosystem. As a key component of Ankara University’s research ecosystem, the Office of the Dean of Research highlighted the university’s robust research infrastructure, its active role in national and international projects, and its pioneering, future-oriented innovations throughout the fair. During the event, Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar visited our stand and reviewed our work on site. Emphasising our [...]

Organised by our Office of the Dean of Research, and in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science at Ankara University, a training session titled “Introduction to the MATLAB Campus License (MATLAB and Simulink Training)” was held as part of the licensed software services provided to strengthen the university’s research ecosystem and enhance academic performance. The event, held in two sessions at the Gölbaşı and Tandoğan campuses, featured training delivered by Silvan Schwaller and was attended by students as well as academic and administrative staff. We thank all the students, academic, and administrative personnel who participated.

Organised under the coordination of Ankara University’s Office of the Dean of Research and the Department of Physics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the conference titled “DESY at 65: Ankara University–DESY Relations” was held on 26 February 2025 at the Faculty of Dentistry, 10th Year Campus. This significant event aimed to highlight the long-standing scientific collaboration between Ankara University and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and European XFEL, and to discuss the impact of research conducted at these centres on science, technology, and industry. In the opening speech, Vice Rector and Dean of Research Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan emphasised Ankara University’s 65-year [...]