TÜRKİYE’S TECHNOLOGY STAR MET WITH ISTANBUL UNİVERSİTY STUDENTS

At the UniSpeak event organized by Istanbul University, we hosted Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Baykar Technology. At the event, Selçuk Bayraktar talked about the developments in science and technology and he shared Türkiye's future vision with the students. In addition to Prof. Dr. Osman Bülent Zülfikar, academicians of our university and students also attended the event with intense participation.

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Osman Bülent Zülfikar who addressed the participants in the programe, pointed out that scientific and technological developments should be used in a way that respects human rights and is environmentally sensitive within the framework of ethical values. Prof. Dr. Zülfikar stated that universities have assumed an important role in this regard. Rector Zülfikar also underlined that while educating future scientists and engineers, ethical and human values should also be taught.

Rector Prof. Dr. Zülfikar said that technology, which should be a hope for humanity, is being used rudely against humanity and this is a concern for the future of the world. He said: “We have a very important responsibility to develop a paradigm based on human values and justice on a ground where science and technology are progressing rapidly in a much more transformative way.”

Selçuk Bayraktar, who met with the students at the UniSpeak event, highlighted in his speech how science and technology have transformed every area of our lives. And Selçuk Bayraktar added that science and technology are one of the most important tools for social progress. He touched upon Türkiye's work in this field. He also emphasized the achievements to be achieved through the correct use of science and technology. Bayraktar stated that the steps to be taken in these areas will guide the future.