The "11th International Erasmus+ Staff Week on Sustainability," hosted by Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) and organized by the Office of Exchange Programmes, was held between November 2 and 6, 2026. Attended by 45 representatives from 27 universities across 15 different countries, the event provided an opportunity to introduce KTU and the city of Trabzon to the visiting representatives.

Held within the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme, the event facilitated essential discussions aimed at establishing new bilateral agreements, while making a major contribution to KTU’s international visibility. Designed around the theme of sustainability, this edition of the event was planned to directly enhance KTU's standing in international rankings.

On November 2, 2026, the opening speeches were delivered by Vice Rector for International Relations Prof. Dr. Ali TEMÄ°Z and General Coordinator for International Relations Prof. Dr. Sercan EROL. The opening session featured presentations introducing KTU, as well as Trabzon's history, culture, local cuisine, and Turkish culture and language.

On November 3, 2026, representatives from the participating universities delivered presentations showcasing their respective institutions and countries. In the afternoon of the same day, a mini exhibition entitled as "Participants' Exhibition" was organized at the International Relations Office building, where participating universities introduced their countries, institutions, and local delicacies. The staff members and students of KTU showed great interest in the fair.

On November 4, 2026, excursions were organized to historical and cultural landmarks in Trabzon, including visits to the Atatürk Mansion and Sumela Monastery.

On November 5, 2026, promotional presentations on "Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes" and "Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges" were delivered to the participants by the Office Exchange Programmes team members. Additionally, Assist. Prof. Dr. Yücel BULUT, Vice Coordinator of Internationalization under the International Relations Office, gave a presentation titled "Internationalisation at KTU." Following these sessions, presentations were held to share the experiences of students who had previously benefited from the Erasmus+ Programme and to introduce the ESN Trabzon Student Club.

On November 6, 2026, a mini wooden house (serender) assembly activity was held at the International Relations Office building. At the end of the activity, participants kept the mini wooden houses they assembled as souvenirs. On the same day, a campus tour covering KTU's social and sports facilities, including accommodation options offered to incoming international Erasmus+ students, was conducted. The campus tour concluded with family photos.

At the closing ceremony of the event, certificates were presented to the participants by Prof. Dr. Sercan EROL, General Coordinator for International Relations at KTU.

PARTICIPANT COUNTRIES

• Albania
• Algeria
• Bulgaria
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania

PARTICIPANT UNIVERSITIES

• AGH University of Krakow
• Batumi State Maritime Academy
• Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• Constanta Maritime Univerisity
• Ecclesiastical Academy of Athens
• International Business School - Botevgrad
• International Hellenic University
• Kaunas University of Technology
• Krakow University of Economics
• Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University
• Medical University of Bialystok
• National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
• Powislanska Academy of Applied Sciences
• Riga Technical University Liepaja Academy
• Riga Technical university Rezekne Academy
• Tallinn University
• Tallinn University of Technology
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences
• Tirana Business University
• University College of Enterprise and Administration in Lublin
• University of Aveiro
• University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
• University of Ghardaia
• University of Oradea
• University of Thessaly
• University of Warsaw
• University of Western Macedonia

PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

 

Önceki Sonraki