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Erdoğan appoints one woman and 19 men as new rectors

Erdoğan appoints one woman and 19 men as new rectors

The decision for the appointments of rectors and for the election of five new members of the Higher Education Council was published in the Official Gazette today.

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Before the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there were about 5,000 students from Turkey in the country.

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

SCHOLARS AT RISK

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

In an open letter to President Erdoğan, Council of Higher Education head Prof. Özvar and Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Naci İnci, Scholars at Risk has called for “immediate steps to safeguard academic freedom and institutional autonomy.”

3 February 2022

Boğaziçi University | Three deans removed from office

Boğaziçi University | Three deans removed from office

Amid protests against appointed rector Naci İnci, it has been announced that three elected deans of Boğaziçi University have been removed from office by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

20 January 2022

Students protest Council of Higher Education: 11 detained

Students protest Council of Higher Education: 11 detained

The anniversary of the establishment of the YÖK by the then military government has been protested.

9 November 2021

Council of Higher Education: Over 88 percent of lecturers fully vaccinated

COVID-19

Council of Higher Education: Over 88 percent of lecturers fully vaccinated

YÖK Chair Prof. Erol Özvar has announced that 88.56 percent of the lecturers across Turkey have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

22 September 2021

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

Four academics from France who have been unable to fulfil the obligation of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to know B2 level Turkish for a work and residence permit have left Galatasaray University.

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

APPOINTED RECTOR DISMISSED

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

Shortly after Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, was dismissed by a Presidential decree, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has appointed Bulu’s appointed vice rector as the acting rector of Boğaziçi University.

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

The academics from France working at Galatasaray University are required to know at least B2 level Turkish so that their residence and work permits will be renewed. The talks with the Embassy of France in Ankara have remained inconclusive.

29 June 2021 Hülya Çetinkaya

Sixty academics dismissed for harassment in seven years in Turkey

COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Sixty academics dismissed for harassment in seven years in Turkey

The head of the Council of Higher Education gave a briefing to a parliamentary investigation committee on violence against women.

Three new lawsuits by academics of Boğaziçi University

‘THEY WANT MAJORITY OF VOTES’

Three new lawsuits by academics of Boğaziçi University

The academics of Boğaziçi University have demanded the annulment of the decisions taken by the Council of Higher Education and the new university administration.

Appointed rector becomes a ‘civil servant’ six months after his appointment

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

Appointed rector becomes a ‘civil servant’ six months after his appointment

How could Bulu become a civil servant six months after he was appointed as a rector to Boğaziçi? What happened in the process leading up to his being “chosen” for the position at another university and becoming a member of permanent staff?

28 May 2021 Dilek Şen

Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

COVID-19

Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

In a letter to the Ministry of Health, the YÖK has requested that the academic and administrative staff of institutions of higher education and the students in formal education be vaccinated against coronavirus by September 2021.

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has extended the work permits of 14 academics from Galatasaray University for 3-6 months; no work permit has been granted to some academics yet.

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

Following the ‘cartoon’ crisis between Turkey and France, the academics of Galatasaray University are now required, for the first time, to pass a language test. The academics have released a joint declaration in response.

23 February 2021

'Turkey's universities now far from a mindset of uniformity,' says Erdoğan

'Turkey's universities now far from a mindset of uniformity,' says Erdoğan

Amid ongoing protests against his appointment of Bulu as the new rector of Boğaziçi University, ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan says, “Step by step, they will understand that they are a university of this country.”

4 February 2021

Students of İstanbul Şehir University to be transferred to Marmara University

Students of İstanbul Şehir University to be transferred to Marmara University

With its official authorization revoked by President Erdoğan, İstanbul Şehir University’s students will be transferred to Marmara University. The university was established by the BİSAV, a foundation co-founded by former PM Davutoğlu.

Clerics Called for Duty Against Atheism and Deism

Clerics Called for Duty Against Atheism and Deism

Delivering a speech on behalf of Ministry of Interior at a workshop by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Chair of Data Collection Department Ömer Ulu has called on religious officials to duty against atheism, deism, paganism and tengrism.

30 December 2019

Constitutional Court Restricts Authority of Council of Higher Education

Constitutional Court Restricts Authority of Council of Higher Education

Constitutional Court has ruled for the annulment of the article authorizing the Council of Higher Education Chair to directly launch an investigation against academics. “It undermines scientific autonomy and exceeds inspection authority”, it has concluded.

18 July 2019 Ruken Tuncel

‘We Continue to Produce Knowledge Upon Gender Equality Principle’

UNIVERSITY GENDER PROJECT CANCELATION

‘We Continue to Produce Knowledge Upon Gender Equality Principle’

The Feminist and Queer Researchers Network has reacted to the cancelation of the gender equality project in universities, pointing out to the similar developments in countries such as Brazil, Hungary and Poland.

25 February 2019

University Entrance Exam Changed Again

University Entrance Exam Changed Again

The Council of Higher Education made a change in the university entrance exam system at 10 p.m. yesterday, which is the fifth change during the AKP government.

10 November 2017

Relatives of Martyrs Granted Right to Study At Any University

Relatives of Martyrs Granted Right to Study At Any University

Supreme Council of Education president Saraç announced martyrs’ spouses and children who are already registered at a university have been granted the right to study at any university they wish.

15 February 2017

Higher Education Council: 5,342 Staff Members Laid Off

Higher Education Council: 5,342 Staff Members Laid Off

The Council of Higher Education has announced that legal action has been initiated against 6,792 members, 5,342 of them laid off.

Closed Universities in Numbers

Closed Universities in Numbers

15 of the 193 universities have been closed. There were 64,533 students and 2,808 academics at the closed universities.

3 August 2016 Beyza Kural

All 1,577 Deans Resigned Upon YÖK’s Demand

All 1,577 Deans Resigned Upon YÖK’s Demand

Council of Higher Education has declared that all 1,577 deans, 1,176 of whom were from state universities and, 401 others from foundation universities, whom the council had requested to resign, have submitted their resignations.

95 Academics Suspended at İstanbul University, YÖK Suspends 4 Rectors

POST JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT SUSPENSIONS

95 Academics Suspended at İstanbul University, YÖK Suspends 4 Rectors

İstanbul University Presidency has ordered suspension of 95 academic members at different departments following coup attempt; Higher Education Council has suspended four rectors.

Council of Higher Education Cancels All Assignments of Academics Abroad

Council of Higher Education Cancels All Assignments of Academics Abroad

Council of Higher Education has ordered to freeze all assignments of academics abroad and to recall all academics assigned abroad when their stay was considered not obligatory.

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

The Council of Higher Education has demanded resignation of 1,577 deans of whom 1,176 from public universities, 401 from foundation universities.

'Refining Academic Community' Call from Higher Education Council

'Refining Academic Community' Call from Higher Education Council

The Council of Higher Education Chairperson has invited rectors of all universities to the meeting and said “The steps that we take to clean our academic community from this formation will be discussed.”

Council of Higher Education’s Commitments on Gender Equality

Council of Higher Education’s Commitments on Gender Equality

Seven commitments guaranteed to be undertaken by higher education institutions have been listed on Higher Education Institutions Approach on Gender Equality Document announced by Council of Higher Education President meeting women university chancellors.

Only 16 Women University Chancellors to Attend YÖK’s Breakfast

Only 16 Women University Chancellors to Attend YÖK’s Breakfast

Council of Higher Education (YÖK) will meet women the “first time” in its history. However, it is not going to be that crowded since there are only 16 women university chancellors whereas the number is 163 for men.

8 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Technical University Gives Notice to Academics on YÖK’s Order

Technical University Gives Notice to Academics on YÖK’s Order

İstanbul Technical University has requested a written statement from the academics over order from Higher Education Council demanding to take action against academics signing the declaration.

10 February 2016

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