The Third Preparation Meeting for the Ankara University Integrated Research Center (BÜTAM) was held under the coordination of the Office of the Dean of Research. Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Kaan Kadıoğlu, Vice Rector and the Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, Institue, Research and Application Centers and Institute Directors and related unit heads participated in the meeting held under the chairmanship of Ankara University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar on January 24, 2025. Following the opening speech by Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, a survey study was conducted for the Ankara University Integrated Research Centre (BÜTAM). We extend our thanks to [...]

Numerous academic licensed software contracts to develop our university’s research platform and integrate new technologies into the university’s research ecosystem. Various training sessions have been organized to ensure the effective use of the software. In this framework, we gathered with our researchers in the training on MAXQDA Artificial Intelligence-Supported Qualitative Data Analysis Software in Rectorate 100th Year Hall on January 29, 2025. After the opening speech by the Vice Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Ebru Onbaşılar, Expert Fırat Yılmaz gave an introduction to the advanced training presentation at the event. Following the software introduction, practical exercises were conducted using examples. After [...]

A collaboration meeting on the implementation of Data Preprocessing and Multiple Criteria Decision-Making Methods was held on January 21, 2025, within the Ankara University Office of the Dean of Research. Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen, Head of the Department of Operations Research in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Statistics hosted the meeting. During the meeting, the critical role of data preprocessing techniques in decision-making processes was emphasized. The necessary steps for making raw data sustainable and effectively applying multiple criteria decision-making methods were evaluated. Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen provided recommendations on integrating these methods into analytical decision-making systems and shared examples [...]

A collaboration meeting on Artificial Intelligence in Health Practices was held on January 16, 2025, within the Ankara University Office of the Dean of Research. Prof. Dr. Ayten Kayı Cangır, a faculty member in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, participated in the meeting. The subjects of expanding the use of  Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences and increasing the visibility of Ankara University’s work in this field were discussed. During the meeting, it was decided to conduct a survey study on artificial intelligence technologies in health practices. It was stated that this step would strengthen collaboration within [...]

A meeting on criteria determination in decision-making processes in the field of employment was held within Ankara University’s Office of the Dean of Research on January 16, 2025, in the Faculty of Dentistry Board of Management Hall. Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen, Head of the Department of Operations Research in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Statistics, participated in the meeting. The main agenda of the meeting focused on adopting objective and data-driven approaches in institutional employment policies. Prof. Dr. Özlem Türkşen shared recommendations for developing methodologies on the effective use of statistical methods and operational research in human resources management. At [...]

The second Preparation Meeting, coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Research for the Ankara University Integrated Research Centre (BÜTAM) was held on January 9, 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Vice Rector responsible for research and the Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, and attended by Research and Application Centers and Institute Directors. Academic departments that participated in the meeting delivered presentations addressing their primary needs and proposed solutions for the effective organization of BÜTAM. It was decided that the next meeting will focus on concrete indicators and proposals within the framework of the Ankara University Integrated [...]

Ankara University shared information and experiences on its visit to Bursa Uludağ University on January 11–12, 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration with institutions and organizations. The meeting, hosted by Bursa Uludağ University Rector Prof. Dr. Ferudun Yılmaz, was attended by the Rector of Ankara University Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar, Vice Rector and Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, and an accompanying delegation. On the first day of the meeting, participants from Ankara University delivered various presentations. Vice Rector and the Dean of Research, Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan, gave a presentation titled “The Activities of the [...]

The final session of our Artificial Intelligence training, organized in collaboration with the Ankara University Continuing Education Centre and the Office of the Dean of Research, has been held. Due to high demand, a new training program will be announced soon on the website of the Office of the Dean of Research. We extend our thanks to all academics who participated and contributed.