Students of Uzbekistan Zarmed University Visit Kırıkkale University

Kırıkkale University hosted an important visit that will strengthen our existing academic collaborations with Uzbekistan. Ulug‘bek Malıkov, Ruxshona Abdullayeva and Dıyorbek Tursunov, students of the Faculty of Medicine at Zarmed University, Uzbekistan, Dıyora Saıdumarova, student of the Faculty of Dentistry, visited our University within the scope of a short-term academic program.

On the first day of the program, students visited the International Office. Students were hosted by Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Başer, Head of International Office. During the meeting, general information was given about our University's internationalization efforts as well as academic mobility, research projects and cultural program opportunities between the two Universities.

Dean Prof. Dr. Esra Dilek Keskin and Vice Dean Prof. Dr. Atike Tekeli Kunt welcomed the Uzbek students visiting the Faculty of Medicine. Faculty administration gave detailed information about the academic structure of our Faculty of Medicine, educational programs, laboratory facilities and clinical practice processes. The students visited medical laboratories, examined research activities, learned about the health services provided in our hospital.

Later, the students visited the Faculty of Dentistry within the scope of the program. Vice Dean Assist. Prof. Dr. Alaattin Tekeli gave information about the technological infrastructure, clinical practices and opportunities offered to the students at the Faculty of Dentistry.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yapıcı, Head of the Recreation Department of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, gave information to the visiting students about the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the sports opportunities at Kırıkkale University. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yapıcı carried out a climbing activity with Uzbek students. The students highlighted that this activity refreshed them both physically and spiritually, and that they were very impressed by the our University hospitality.

The students visited our central library and various units on campus to observe our academic, social and cultural opportunities. Then, they visited our University's promotional stands in Republic and Democracy Square. The students also discovered our historical and cultural figures and had the opportunity to taste our traditional flavors in the city centre. Furthermore, the students rode horses at our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with Lecturer Büşra Kırlangıç. They expressed that they were particularly impressed by the natural beauty and modern infrastructure of the campus.

The visit is expected to strengthen academic relations between the two countries, increase cultural interaction between students and contribute to future joint projects.