Atatürk University, which is a giant science centre with its cultural and scientific tradition, well-equipped infrastructure, faculties, research centres, institutes, vocational schools and thousands of academicians who are experts in their fields, continues to make a name for itself in the national and international arena thanks to the quality education it provides to its students.

In this context, Atatürk University, which has achieved significant achievements in the field of science and technology, has been awarded 3 projects within the scope of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) 1001 - 100th Year Call.

Within the scope of the call, Prof. Dr. Adem Peker, Faculty Member of Kâzım Karabekir Faculty of Education, Dr. Lecturer Nihangül Daştan, Faculty Member of Literature, and Dr. Lecturer Nihangül Daştan. Prof. Dr. Nihangül Daştan, Faculty of Letters Lecturer, and Dr. Ebru Ocakcı, Research Assistant at Kâzım Karabekir Faculty of Education, were supported.

Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı stated that the projects are a strong proof of Atatürk University's research capacity and scientific innovation approach and that the Project Development and Support Office provides support for the design and development processes of the projects and provides consultancy services for faculty members to transform their ideas into projects.

‘Atatürk University will continue to contribute to the world of science’

As Atatürk University, Rector Çomaklı stated that they believe that these projects will further advance the research culture at the university and increase the visibility of scientific studies: ‘We carry out our studies with the aim of becoming a research-oriented university that produces qualified scientific knowledge at the universal level, conducts R&D activities, develops technology, converts it into patents and uses the science it produces for the benefit of society. We congratulate all our academicians and researchers who contributed to these projects and wish them continued success in their work. Atatürk University will continue to contribute to the world of science with the mission of advancing knowledge and serving society.’

Supported Projects

Prof. Dr Adem Peker

Development of Cyber Audience Roles Awareness Model: Empowering Adolescents Against Cyberbullying

Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof Nihangül Dashtan

The 100-Year History of Turkey's Cultural Heritage Policies, International Comparative Analysis and Suggestions for the Future

Researcher. Gör. Dr. Ebru Ocakcı

Investigating the Effects of Smart and Tangible Toys for Spatial Thinking on Spatial Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills and Cognitive Load of Primary School Students



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