Berra Okudurlar wins European literature prize

Berra Okudurlar, a graduate of İzmir Ekonomi University, has been named the European winner in the literature category of The Global Undergraduate Awards. Her winning English-language essay advocates for the increased importance of poetry in the modern world.

Okudurlar holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having completed degrees in both English Translation and Interpretation and Computer Engineering. During her studies, she collaborated with Dr. Kutluhan Erol on a graduation project to develop a web application designed to assist users in writing poetry by managing rhyme and meter.

In addition to this international recognition, Okudurlar previously placed second in the Young Translators Competition organized by the Presidency for EU Affairs of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Political Science and International Relations.