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Turkish students advance in technology through TEKNOFEST and regional workshops
Various educational and technological initiatives are advancing science and engineering skills among students across Turkey.
In the TEKNOFEST 2026 competition, several universities have secured finalist positions. Bursa Uludağ University (BUÜ) has 14 teams competing in 12 categories, including artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles, and biotechnology. Manisa Celal Bayar University (MCBÜ) has also advanced 9 projects to the finals, covering fields such as chip design, health-related AI, and unmanned ground vehicles.
Regional educational programs are also focusing on hands-on technology exposure. In Erzincan, a TÜBİTAK-supported project introduced 46 middle school students to robotics, machine learning, and 3D design. In Van’s Gürpınar district, students participated in workshops involving virtual reality (VR) and electronic experiment sets organized by the Van Provincial Directorate of Industry and Technology and Van Teknokent. Additionally, in Manisa, the Akademi Manisa program provided students with experience in robotics and engineering through sessions with the Lavender Robotics team.
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Bursa Uludağ University · Göynük Fen Lisesi · Karadeniz Technical University · Manisa Celal Bayar University · Mustafa Canik · Selma Daydaş · Sinop University · Teknofest · TÜBİTAK · Van Teknokent · Şakir Taşdemir
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Students used virtual reality (VR) goggles and electronic experiment sets during the activities. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program was carried out in accordance with the Ministry of Industry and Technology's Provincial Action Plan. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Students from Bölmeçalı Primary School and Gürpınar Borsa İstanbul Girls' Boarding Regional Secondary School participated in the event. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Students were gifted TÜBİTAK's 'Meraklı Minik' and 'Bilim Çocuk' magazines. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event was organized through a collaboration between the Van Industry and Technology Provincial Directorate and Van Teknokent. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr