Category: Achievements
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New Publication! Dealing with topics of potential cross‑cultural sensitivity among transnational groups of pre-service language teachers in video‑mediated virtual exchange interactions
New research paper by Ufuk Balaman has just been published in AILA Review with open access. See the details of the article below: Title: Dealing with topics of potential cross‑cultural sensitivity among transnational groups of pre-service language teachers in video‑mediated virtual exchange interactions Access link: https://doi.org/10.1075/aila.00065.bal Abstract: Conversations involving potentially sensitive topics across cultures pose…
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Ufuk Balaman receives the Academic Performance Award 2026
On the 23rd of September 2026, MA-TEFL program director, Ufuk Balaman received the Academic Performance Award 2026, from his previous institution, TED University, for ranking 1st across all fields in the 2025-26 academic year. The award was given by the rector of TED University, a former Bilkent professor, Levent Akdeniz.
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Mehmet Sak joins a FRIPRO application as a key collaborator
Dr. Mehmet Sak attended an intensive research proposal writing meeting at the University of Bergen from 21 to 25 September 2026, serving as a key collaborator on a research project proposal led by Prof. Kenan Dikilitaş. The retreat focused on developing a competitive application to the Research Council of Norway’s “Researcher Project for Experienced Scientists…