Selcuk University, one of the prominent universities in Konya, has been selected as a "Specialized University" in Digital Technologies in Agriculture by the Council of Higher Education (YOK) in Turkey. The Specialized Universities Project Promotion Meeting, which focuses on priority areas, was held in the Conference Hall of the Council of Higher Education.
During the opening speech of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Erol Ozvar, the President of the Council of Higher Education, explained that the Council had reviewed various reports and policy documents, including the universities' competency analysis reports by field, technology roadmaps in priority and key technologies, and research and innovation topics of relevant institutions and organizations, in order to determine the Priority Science and R&D Areas that will be supported under the Specialized Universities Project. These areas are based on the priority sectors, fields, and sub-fields identified in the 11th Development Plan.
Following this study, Prof. Dr. Erol Ozvar stated that 43 state universities and 78 foundation universities were evaluated to determine their expertise and competency in these fields. Their department or program publications and citation performances between 2018-2022 were re-examined along with the University-Based Competency Analysis Report prepared by TUBITAK. As a result of the evaluations, the Council of Higher Education has decided to assign a "Priority Area Mission" to the relevant departments or programs of 25 state and foundation universities in 15 scientific fields.
After the speech, Prof. Dr. Erol Ozvar presented certificates to the officials of the specialized universities in priority areas. On behalf of Selcuk University, which was selected as a "Specialized University" in Digital Technologies in Agriculture by YOK, the certificate was received by the Vice-Rector, Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken.
