Istanbul, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 20.08.2025 – Kadir Has University (KHAS) and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educational support, and jointly develop innovative education and research initiatives.
Laying the foundation for impactful collaboration
The MoU formalizes a shared commitment to advancing cross-border cooperation. The agreement enables both institutions to jointly pursue research projects, co-design educational formats, and contribute to European and international knowledge ecosystems.
By bringing together KHAS’s academic strengths in gender studies, sustainable energy, cybersecurity and data sciences and ETCOP’s expertise in interdisciplinary research, policy engagement, and educational innovation, the partnership aims to create new value for higher education, policy stakeholders, and society at large.
Statements from institutional leadership
“For through research we believe collaboration in global level is essential. Combining ETCOP’s and Kadir Has University’s networks is a big step in this endeavor” said Hasan Dağ, Professor, Vice Rector at Kadir Has University.
“This partnership with Kadir Has University represents an important step in ETCOP’s international strategy,” said Alptekin Erkollar, Professor, President at the ETCOP Institute. “By combining our strengths, we are confident that we can co-create meaningful projects that foster academic innovation, promote global learning, and contribute to addressing shared societal challenges.”
About Kadir Has University
Founded in 1997, is one of the leading mid-size universities in Turkey. With an exceptional academic staff and a wide range of educational opportunities, as well as high levels of cooperation, interaction, and research capabilities coupled with strong international connections and a dedication to development.
Kadir Has University is committed to research and innovation and has already made to the THE WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING of 2024 as a Research University. KHAS is ranked 8th in Turkey, listed in the top 1000 Universities worldwide according to Times Higher Education Index, a prestigious ranking that reflects our commitment to academic excellence and global impact.
About ETCOP
The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research is committed to advancing global academic collaboration, driving innovation, and fostering excellence in interdisciplinary research. By connecting researchers and institutions across borders, ETCOP facilitates the development of high-impact projects and forward-looking solutions. Through strategic international partnerships, the institute promotes knowledge exchange, applied research, cross-sector cooperation, and scholarly publishing—addressing complex global challenges with a transdisciplinary perspective.
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Media Contact: Didem Türköz, TTO, didem.turkoz@khas.edu.tr
Media Contact: Simone Winter, Public Relations, simone.winter@etcop.at