Prof. Dr. Mustafa Alican, the Rector of Muş Alparslan University, visited Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, Rector of Atatürk University, and signed a cooperation protocol that will fortify the relationship between the two institutions. The objective of the visit was to establish collaborative initiatives in a variety of fields, including academic mobility and regional development, with a particular emphasis on sports.

The signed protocol encompassed agreements regarding the implementation of student and academician exchange programs, the mutual utilization of the infrastructure and research opportunities of both universities, the promotion of joint scientific publications, and the development of projects that specifically support regional development.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, the Rector of Atatürk University, issued the following statement regarding the visit and the signed protocol: "Interuniversity cooperation is of paramount importance in the development of solutions to the needs of society and science." The collaboration we have formed with Muş Alparslan University will have a substantial impact on regional development and the academic community. I am confident that these collaborative endeavors will yield advantageous outcomes for both institutions.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Alican, the Rector of Muş Alparslan University, expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration with Atatürk University, stating, "We will provide our students and academics with new opportunities as a result of the protocol we have signed." Furthermore, we are committed to making a greater impact on society by implementing initiatives that promote regional development. We are pleased to collaborate with a long-standing institution such as Atatürk University on these investigations.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE – November 21, 2024