Our President Prof. Barış Tan Attends THE Academic Summit in Manchester, UK

Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan attended the THE World Academic Summit held in Manchester, UK, from October 7th to 9th, 2024. The summit brought together over 500 delegates from universities worldwide, focusing on social responsibility and the obligation of universities to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Leading thinkers explored how higher education, industry, and policymakers can work together to ensure that universities drive positive change within local, national, and international communities. The event addressed key themes such as responsible citizenship, driving innovation for the future, collaboration within and between institutions, and global impact for the common good.

The summit also featured the exclusive sharings from the “THE World University Rankings 2025,” along with an in-depth analysis and presentation of key findings and insights by THE’s data team.