The "Gazi University 2023 Best Doctoral Theses Award Ceremony," organized in collaboration with Gazi University, Türkiye Halk Bankası, and Gazi Technopark, was held with great enthusiasm.

The event took place at the Rectorate Mimar Kemaleddin Hall and was attended by our Rector Prof. Uğur Ünal, Halkbank Ankara 1st Regional Coordinator Erdoğan Özdemir, Vice Rectors Prof. Necdet Hayta, Prof. Hasan Tezer, Prof. Serhat Karyeyen, Secretary General Mustafa Afşar, Rector's Advisors Prof. Selami Candan, Prof. Serdar Polat, Prof. Togay Seçkin Birbudak, Ahmet Bilal Dostbil, Halkbank Gazi University Branch Manager Güner Altınok, Customer Relations Officer Erdem Aydın, deans, directors, department heads, academics, guests, and students.

The program began with a moment of silence and the National Anthem, followed by a musical performance by Assist. Prof. Selçuk Bilgin, Lecturer Erkan Tonyalı, and Research Assistant Berkcan Kayaarslan.

In his opening speech, our Rector Prof. Uğur Ünal stated, “Today, we have gathered here to present awards to our scientists who completed their doctorates in 2023 at our university’s institutes and were selected for the 2023 Best Doctoral Theses Award based on criteria determined by the relevant institute boards.”

Emphasizing the strategic importance of supporting doctoral education and academic activities, our Rector Prof. Uğur Ünal concluded his speech by saying, “In this regard, while I congratulate our PhD scientists who have earned the 2023 Best Doctoral Theses Award, I would also like to send a message to all our doctoral graduates: You are now scientists. Let us not forget that scientific studies and innovative ideas not only enrich the academic world but also contribute to social development. With these achievements, you will serve as guides illuminating the future of our country.”

Following Rector Prof. Uğur Ünal’s opening speech, the award ceremony took place. The program concluded with the presentation of achievement and award certificates and a group photo session.