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As part of the Orhun Exchange Programme, coordinated by the Union of Turkic Universities (TÜRKÜNİB) under the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), an academic mobility programme was successfully carried out at Osh State University, one of the oldest and largest higher education institutions in Kyrgyzstan.
The programme took place from 28 September to 5 October 2026 and was attended by Prof. Dr. Canser KARDAŞ, faculty member of the Department of Turkish Folk Literature, Division of Turkish Language and Literature; Prof. Dr. Sedat KARDAŞ, faculty member of the Division of Old Turkish Literature; and Assist. Prof. Dr. Adem Üstün ÇATALBAŞ, faculty member of the Department of Sociology.
As part of the programme, the visiting academics delivered lectures to students at Osh State University in their respective areas of expertise. The lectures, which explored the rich scholarly traditions of folklore and Old Turkish literature, were met with considerable interest from students.
In addition, a seminar introducing Turkish higher education and Muş Alparslan University was organised with the participation of academic staff from the Department of Kyrgyz Language and Literature at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism. Assist. Prof. Dr. Adem Üstün Çatalbaş also delivered lectures on Regional Studies and Conflict Resolution. Furthermore, he held a seminar at which he shared insights from Latin American experiences with faculty members and students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Osh State University.
During their visit, the academics also met with the Rector of Osh State University, Prof. Dr. Kudayberdi Gaparaliyevich Kojobekov. The meeting focused on existing academic relations between the two universities and explored potential collaborative initiatives within the framework of the bilateral agreements already signed.
The visit extended beyond lectures and seminars, providing an opportunity for comprehensive discussions on future cooperation between the two universities. These discussions addressed potential joint academic projects, student and academic staff exchanges, and collaborative research activities.
The academic ties established and strengthened through the Orhun Exchange Programme are expected to contribute significantly to closer cooperation among higher education institutions across the Turkic world, the academic exploration of their shared cultural heritage, and the development of joint projects.
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