Our university's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences sent off its 2026 graduates to professional life with a magnificent ceremony.

 

Students and their families showed great interest in the organization held at the KTUN Development Campus Sports Hall. Our Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik, as well as Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Nurettin Çetinkaya and Prof. Dr. Ali Köken, Secretary General Kamil Gök, academic and administrative staff, and many relatives of the students attended the ceremony, which was marked by the joy of the students and their families.

 

Our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Köken, who is also the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, first came to the podium at the ceremony and made the opening speech. He drew attention to the deep-rooted history of the faculty and stated that the students graduated from an educational environment kneaded with knowledge and experience.

 

Stating that they produce projects that make a resounding impact in many fields in Türkiye, especially in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Prof. Dr. Köken said, "Engineering is about producing solutions, applying them, developing domestic and national projects, and providing benefits to humanity. During this educational process, you have not only acquired professional knowledge but also gained problem-solving skills. On this occasion, I wish you all success in your professional lives."

 

Rector Çelik: "May Your Path be Clear and Your Future Bright"

 

Later, our Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik, who came to the podium, said the following in his speech: "Konya Technical University continues on its path with the slogan 'The Pioneer of Development'; with the vision of being a respected research university at the national and international level that produces science and technology, and develops human and environment-oriented solutions for the development and welfare of the society.

 

Dear families; this picture you watch with pride here today is a result of your patience, support, and belief. The sacrifice you have shown throughout the educational journey of your children is one of the most important stakeholders of this success. I would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our university and express that I am honored to share this pride together with you. Dear students; you are graduating today by leaving behind a long and intensive educational process. The engineering and basic sciences education you received did not only provide you with technical knowledge; it also brought vital competencies such as analytical thinking, questioning, problem-solving, and an innovative perspective. Do not ever give up the guidance of science, the power of mind and effort in the face of the difficulties you will encounter in your life from now on. Do not forget that you are the human resources who will shape the future of our country. It is our greatest wish that you use the knowledge and experience you have by blending them with ethical values for the benefit of the society. I wholeheartedly believe that you will carry the responsibility and pride of being a graduate of Konya Technical University in every area of your life. With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all our students who graduated from our Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, and wish them success in their professional lives, and health and happiness in their private lives. May your path be clear and your future bright."

 

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