A total of 46 scientists from Fırat University were included in the “World’s Most Influential Scientists” list, prepared by Stanford University, in the “last year” category, while 41 were recognized in the “career-long” category.   In recognition of this achievement, Fırat University’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Göktaş, met with the academics featured on both lists and presented them with certificates of appreciation. The ceremony was attended by Rector Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Göktaş, Vice Rector Mehmet Yılmaz, and the honored academics. In his speech, Rector Göktaş highlighted the significance of the academics’ accomplishments, saying, “Your contributions have been pivotal in our designation as a Research University. We consistently emphasize this across all platforms. Your publications, citations, and projects are all evaluated, and you are the primary contributors. Our role as the university administration is simply to ensure that your successes are accurately reflected.” He congratulated the academics, stating, “I sincerely thank each of you for bringing us this pride, and we hope to see even greater success in the future.” Following the speech, certificates of appreciation were presented by Rector Göktaş to the distinguished academics from Fırat University.

Fırat University achieved a remarkable success at the Istanbul International Inventions Fair (ISIF 2024), securing a total of 7 medals: 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze. Organized by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT) since 2016, ISIF is Turkey’s only international inventions fair and was held this year in Adana as part of TEKNOFEST. With this accomplishment, Fırat University reached its highest medal count in the history of its participation at ISIF. Rector’s Statement Rector Prof. Dr. Fahrettin GÖKTAŞ expressed his pride, stating, “Our university continues to advance in scientific research and innovation, delivering impactful projects on both national and international levels. The medals won at ISIF 2024 are a testament to Fırat University’s strong academic foundation and the outstanding talents of our students and faculty. These inventions bring great pride to our institution and to the scientific community. I wholeheartedly congratulate all the inventors who earned these medals. Our contributions to science and technology will only grow stronger in the years to come.” Medal Winners: Gold Medal: Cevdet Emin Ekinci, Belkıs Elyiğit Silver Medals: Hasan Güler, Kürşat Esat Alyamaç Bronze Medals: Beyda Taşar, Oğuz Yakut, Arif Gülten Mustafa Boyrazlı, Murat Yücedağ, Emrah Çelik, Sefa Bakır Ahmet Koca, Ayşe Nur Baydaş, Halil İbrahim Yamaç, Burak Tanyeri Mehmet Eroğlu

The 2024-2025 Higher Education Academic Year Opening Ceremony was held in Ankara, attended by universities from across Turkey. Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Fahrettin GÖKTAŞ, along with Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İrfan KAYGUSUZ, faculty members, and students, participated in the ceremony, which took place at the Beştepe National Congress and Culture Center. The event was honored by the presence of President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN. At the ceremony, representatives from higher education institutions gathered to mark a strong start to the new academic year. Key Messages from President Erdoğan In his speech, President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN highlighted the remarkable transformation of higher education in Turkiye. He noted that the number of universities has increased from 76 in 2002 to 208 today, with over 7 million students currently enrolled. The budget allocated for higher education has also risen to 341 billion Turkish lira. President ERDOĞAN emphasized the vital role of academia not only in scientific development but also in the social and cultural progress of the nation, stating, "Academia is the lifeblood of both positive and social sciences, which are crucial for a country's needs." Message from YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR Prof. Dr. Erol ÖZVAR, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), emphasized the importance of enhancing the research and development capacity of universities. He stated that this will elevate Turkey to a competitive global level in science and technology. Prof. Dr. ÖZVAR also pointed out that Turkey has now ranked 17th globally in scientific publications, a success that must be further advanced. Statements from Rector Prof. Dr. Fahrettin GÖKTAŞ Following the ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Fahrettin GÖKTAŞ expressed that the visionary speeches from both the President and the YÖK President were highly instructive. He reaffirmed that Fırat University will continue to work diligently to elevate its academic achievements and research initiatives. "Our university will contribute to both our country and global science by increasing its scientific production capacity," he stated. Rector GÖKTAŞ also encouraged both academics and students to focus on even greater goals, emphasizing that Fırat University will maintain its leadership in education and scientific research.

  Fırat University’s Faculty of Communication won third place in the "Internet News" category at the 10th annual "TRT Future Communicators Competition," organized by Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). Journalism student Halil İbrahim Ergül and Radio, Television, and Cinema student Muhammed Yadin Yılmaz received the award for their news piece titled "An Italian Village in Diyarbakır: Our Cultures Were Different, but We Were the Same." Rector Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Göktaş commended the students for their achievement and extended his best wishes for their continued success.