content tagged with Council of Higher Education

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Higher education will continue online, with earthquake survivors placed in university dormitories.

28 February 2023

'Academic freedom is diminishing in Türkiye'

'Academic freedom is diminishing in Türkiye'

Academics from 13 universities have shared a report they prepared about the problems of higher education in Türkiye.

9 December 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Before the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there were about 5,000 students from Turkey in the country.

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

SCHOLARS AT RISK

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

In an open letter to President Erdoğan, Council of Higher Education head Prof. Özvar and Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Naci İnci, Scholars at Risk has called for “immediate steps to safeguard academic freedom and institutional autonomy.”

3 February 2022

Boğaziçi University | Three deans removed from office

Boğaziçi University | Three deans removed from office

Amid protests against appointed rector Naci İnci, it has been announced that three elected deans of Boğaziçi University have been removed from office by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

20 January 2022

Students protest Council of Higher Education: 11 detained

Students protest Council of Higher Education: 11 detained

The anniversary of the establishment of the YÖK by the then military government has been protested.

9 November 2021

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

Four academics from France who have been unable to fulfil the obligation of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to know B2 level Turkish for a work and residence permit have left Galatasaray University.

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

APPOINTED RECTOR DISMISSED

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

Shortly after Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, was dismissed by a Presidential decree, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has appointed Bulu’s appointed vice rector as the acting rector of Boğaziçi University.

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

The academics from France working at Galatasaray University are required to know at least B2 level Turkish so that their residence and work permits will be renewed. The talks with the Embassy of France in Ankara have remained inconclusive.

29 June 2021 Hülya Çetinkaya

Sixty academics dismissed for harassment in seven years in Turkey

COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Sixty academics dismissed for harassment in seven years in Turkey

The head of the Council of Higher Education gave a briefing to a parliamentary investigation committee on violence against women.

Three new lawsuits by academics of Boğaziçi University

‘THEY WANT MAJORITY OF VOTES’

Three new lawsuits by academics of Boğaziçi University

The academics of Boğaziçi University have demanded the annulment of the decisions taken by the Council of Higher Education and the new university administration.

Appointed rector becomes a ‘civil servant’ six months after his appointment

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

Appointed rector becomes a ‘civil servant’ six months after his appointment

How could Bulu become a civil servant six months after he was appointed as a rector to Boğaziçi? What happened in the process leading up to his being “chosen” for the position at another university and becoming a member of permanent staff?

28 May 2021 Dilek Şen

Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

COVID-19

Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

In a letter to the Ministry of Health, the YÖK has requested that the academic and administrative staff of institutions of higher education and the students in formal education be vaccinated against coronavirus by September 2021.

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has extended the work permits of 14 academics from Galatasaray University for 3-6 months; no work permit has been granted to some academics yet.

Clerics Called for Duty Against Atheism and Deism

Clerics Called for Duty Against Atheism and Deism

Delivering a speech on behalf of Ministry of Interior at a workshop by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Chair of Data Collection Department Ömer Ulu has called on religious officials to duty against atheism, deism, paganism and tengrism.

30 December 2019

Council of Higher Education Launches Investigation Against METU President Kök

Council of Higher Education Launches Investigation Against METU President Kök

Council of Higher Education has launched an investigation against METU President Kök, who signed the protocol handing over the tenure of 40-decare campus area for the construction of a state dorm and approved unauthorized construction site buildings.

Constitutional Court Restricts Authority of Council of Higher Education

Constitutional Court Restricts Authority of Council of Higher Education

Constitutional Court has ruled for the annulment of the article authorizing the Council of Higher Education Chair to directly launch an investigation against academics. “It undermines scientific autonomy and exceeds inspection authority”, it has concluded.

18 July 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Only 16 Women University Chancellors to Attend YÖK’s Breakfast

Only 16 Women University Chancellors to Attend YÖK’s Breakfast

Council of Higher Education (YÖK) will meet women the “first time” in its history. However, it is not going to be that crowded since there are only 16 women university chancellors whereas the number is 163 for men.

8 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Erdoğan Instructs, YÖK Takes Action

Erdoğan Instructs, YÖK Takes Action

The Council of Higher Education has said, “What is necessary as to this statement will be done within the frame of law” as to statement titled “We will not be a party to this crime” signed by a group of academics following Erdoğan’s blame against academics.

12 January 2016