A group consisting of presidents and members of civil society organizations in Lefke visited Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yükselen, Rector of Lefke Europe University (LAÜ). This meeting provided an opportunity to evaluate the positive effects of the university on regional governance and its contributions to the development of Lefke.
During the visit, civil society representatives presented information about the work conducted by their associations and developments in future planned projects. Emphasizing the significant progress made by LAÜ, they noted that the university’s contribution to both Lefke and the social and economic structure of the country has been increasing year by year, which they are following with great satisfaction.
The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation between the university and civil society organizations, expressing satisfaction with this collaboration. The excitement regarding the implementation of projects aimed at students and the community was a central theme of the discussion.
Statements by Rector Yükselen
In his speech, Rector Prof. Dr. Yükselen detailed the projects being carried out by the university. He also informed about the university’s achievements on the international stage, emphasizing that LAÜ ranks among the top 600 universities globally according to the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.
Yükselen pointed out that collaboration with civil society organizations plays a critical role in solving societal issues, stating that the academic knowledge of the university should be combined with the field experience of civil society. He mentioned that the implementation of joint projects could lead to significant gains for the region.
Emphasis on Collaboration
Yükselen continued his remarks: “We value creating a strong and sustainable partnership between our university and civil society organizations. We are always ready to share our knowledge and experiences in developing joint projects that address the needs of Lefke and its surroundings.” Finally, he thanked the civil society representatives for their kind visit.
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