# Turkish university rector appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-university-rector-appointments
> Updated: 2026-08-24T12:10:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following a presidential decree by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy was appointed as the Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. Ulusoy, an academic with a background in finance and public economics, was selected in accordance with the Higher Education Law.

Subsequently, Ulusoy and Prof. Dr. Nedim Sözbir, the reappointed rector of Düzce University, officially received their credentials from the President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar. During the credential ceremony, Ulusoy expressed his commitment to education, innovation, and social contribution, while YÖK emphasized the ‘Higher Education 2030’ vision.

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### 2026-08-24: Turkish university rectors receive official credentials from YÖK

Newly appointed rectors Prof. Dr. Nedim Sözbir of Düzce University and Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University received their official credentials from YÖK President Erol Özvar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-university-rectors-receive-official-credentials-from-yk

### 2026-08-22: Ahmet Ulusoy appointed Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy has been appointed Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University via a decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmet-ulusoy-appointed-rector-of-zonguldak-blent-ecevit-university

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