📅 November 2–3, 2026 📍 Selcuk University, Konya 🏛️ Selçuk University Research Deanship
✦ Workshop on Research Ecosystem and Governance in Higher Education
November 2–3, 2026

Selçuk University

✦ Workshop on Research Ecosystem and Governance in Higher Education
November 2–3, 2026

Welcome

We bring together national and international best practices in University-Industry Collaboration.

✦ Workshop on Research Ecosystem and Governance in Higher Education
November 2–3, 2026

New Horizons in University-Industry Collaboration

Six panel sessions focusing on the main themes of Health, Agriculture, Defence, and International Ecosystems.

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November 2–3, 2026 Workshop Date
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Selçuk University, Konya Venue
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6 Sessions · 2 Days Intensive Academic Program
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Selçuk University Research Deanship University–Industry Collaboration

Workshop Themes

6 critical topics strengthening University–Industry Collaboration

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UIC Governance, Mission Differentiation & Data-Driven Monitoring

UIC Governance and Institutional Structuring · Mission Differentiation and Regional Development · Data-Driven Monitoring

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Global Ecosystems & Industry-Oriented Graduate Education  🌍 International

The International Dimension of UIC · Technopark/TTO Effectiveness (global examples) · Qualified Human Capital and Industry-Oriented Graduate Education · Thesis–Project Pools and Advisory Boards

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Good Practices in University–Industry Collaboration in Health

Localisation (pharmaceuticals and medical devices) · Research Infrastructures and Test–Accreditation · IP and Commercialisation (health)

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Good Practices in Digital Transformation in Agriculture

Technopark and TTO Effectiveness · Financing, Incentives and Venture Capital · IP and Commercialisation

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Good Practices in University–Industry Collaboration in the Defence Industry

Priority Sectors and Localisation (defence) · Shared Use of Research Infrastructures · Financing and Incentives (SSB support)

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ARDEK Good Practices

ARDEK Sharing · Institutional Experience Sharing

2 Days
6 Sessions
51+ Participants
1 Konya Declaration

Workshop Programme

November 2–3, 2026, Selçuk University, Konya

Day 1 Monday, November 2, 2026
09:00–10:00
Registration & Welcome
10:00–10:45
OPENING CEREMONY Welcome and opening addresses by the host institution and invited dignitaries
10:45–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–13:00
SESSION 1 University-Industry Collaboration Management / Mission Differentiation and Data-Driven Monitoring
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13:00–14:00
Lunch Thematic table discussions
14:00–15:45
SESSION 2 (National) University–Industry Collaboration and New Opportunities in the Defence Industry
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15:45–16:00
Coffee Break
16:00–17:45
SESSION 3 (International) University-Industry Collaboration and New Opportunities in the Healthcare Sector
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17:45–18:00
Day 1 Evaluation Rapporteur summaries
19:30–22:00
Gala Dinner
Day 2 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
09:30–11:00
SESSION 4 University-Industry Cooperation and New Opportunities in Agricultural Digital Transformation
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11:00–11:15
Coffee Break
11:15–12:45
SESSION 5 Global Ecosystems and Industry-Oriented Graduate Education
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12:45–13:45
Lunch Rapid matchmaking rounds (University–industry, University–university)
13:45–15:15
SESSION 6 Good Practices in Research Management in Higher Education
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15:15–15:30
Coffee Break
15:30–16:45
🏛️ CLOSING SESSION Resolution / Manifesto: "Konya Declaration"
16:45–17:00
Closing
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