ADU Holds the First Lecture of the 2026–2027 Academic Year Under the Theme “A Türkiye Free of Terrorism”

As part of our university’s 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony, the first lecture of the academic year was held on September 28, 2026, in the Aydın Bey Hall of the Atatürk Congress Center under the theme “A Türkiye Free of Terrorism.” In line with the theme set by the Council of Higher Education for the 2026–2027 academic year, Retired Intelligence Colonel and Security and Terrorism Expert Coşkun Başbuğ met with students during the first lecture.

Speaking at the event, which began with a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent, emphasized the significance of holding the first lecture of the academic year under the theme “A Türkiye Free of Terrorism,” noting that peace, security, unity, and solidarity are the fundamental elements of a strong Türkiye. Stating that universities are not merely institutions that provide knowledge and vocational training, our Rector said that universities are institutions that guide science and technology and contribute to the future of society. He called on students to develop themselves under the guidance of science and reason, to act with a sense of social responsibility, and to contribute to the country’s future.

Delivering the first lecture of the academic year, Coşkun Başbuğ offered insights on Türkiye’s fight against terrorism, security policies, and the goal of a “Türkiye Free of Terrorism.”

Providing students with information on the historical development of Türkiye’s fight against terrorism, changes in security policies, and regional developments, Başbuğ emphasized that the fight against terrorism is a multidimensional process. He highlighted the importance of social unity, national will, shared values, and the cultivation of young people as conscious individuals in building a secure and peaceful future.

Touching on the role of young people in Türkiye’s future during the lecture, Başbuğ underscored the importance of students growing up as knowledgeable, conscious, and socially responsible individuals. He also shared his views on the responsibilities young people will assume in the fields of education, science, technology, and social life in Türkiye’s future.

The program concluded with our Rector, Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent, presenting Coşkun Başbuğ with a gift and a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his contributions.