Eastern Mediterranean University takes part in TEKNOFEST Southeast

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) took part as an academic partner in TEKNOFEST Southeast, held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport in Türkiye from 30 September to 4 October, Halkın Sesi reported.

The university, known in Turkish as Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), used a dedicated stand to present its academic work, institutional profile and education opportunities. The stand was coordinated by Prof. Dr Sahand Daneshvar of EMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Department of Industrial Engineering.

TEKNOFEST Southeast was organised by the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation and Türkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology. Halkın Sesi reported that the five-day event drew 1.3 million visitors, while total attendance was given as 1.5 million.

According to the newspaper, the EMU stand received students, graduates of the university, teachers, academics and representatives of public and private institutions from Şanlıurfa and surrounding provinces.

Halkın Sesi also reported visits to the stand by Higher Education Council president Prof. Dr Erol Özvar, Turkish Armed Forces commanders, university rectors and academics. Ozan Eliküçük, an EMU graduate identified as a Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, was also reported to have visited.

EMU Rector Prof. Dr Hasan Kılıç said the university’s participation was expected to support its academic engagement, links with graduates and public profile.