There are a total of 131 universities in Turkey: 94 state universities, 33 foundational universities and four universities of the Turkish armed forces. All universities are under the supervision and management of the Yüksek Kurulu (Higher Education Council, YOK). The oldest university in the country, the University of Istanbul, was established on the day after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed II. Its roots date back all the way to 1321.
The University of Hacettepe in Ankara is one of the largest universities in Turkey with about 28,000 students and an academic staff of about 3,500.
Hacettepe University emerged from a Children’s Hospital founded in 1958. The university was established in 1963 as a medical university. Since 1964, other courses are taught. Today’s Hacettepe University was founded in 1967.
Today the University encompasses 10 faculties, an Academy of Music, 13 institutes, and 35 research centers. Google map to Hacettepe Univeristy.
Map of Hacettepe-University in Ankara
A patent (from Latin patens, patentis) a statutory property right is granted to an invention. The owner of the patent is entitled to prevent others from using the invention.
Especially since Turkey joined the European Patent Convention in 2010 (May 10-11) the knowledge of the Turkish patent law is essential. Other countries and businesses need a clear and comprehensive presentation of the Turkish patent system which is primarily aimed at the non-Turkish readers and potential users.
There is no patent objection system in Turkey. After the submission of the patent application with a search report a third party has 6 months to appeal. The opponent nor the opposition takes part in the proceedings.
A centuries-old tradition is coming to an end for many Turks, the daily water-pipe tea house in some quality of life. But on Sunday there is the strictest smoking ban. Hundreds of thousands of cafe owners fear for their existence – and some are looking for original ways out.
Tobacco consumption in Turkey has a long tradition. In July 2009 Turkey became totally non-smoking for pipes and cigarettes.
The first phase of the Turkish anti-smoking law has been in effect since 2008. Smoking of tobacco products was already prohibited in public buildings and transportation. The 2009 ban in Turkey, where water pipes and cigarettes are almost a cultural heritage, opened the era of total smoking bans.
Across Europe there is currently a non-uniform legislation with regard to the sale of electronic cigarette brands but ecigs are legal in Turkey.
Unlike other countries in Europe Turkey does not have smoking zones in restaurants and bars. This law tries to curb the addiction to nicotine and protect other people from secondhand smoke. Every year about 110,000 people die from the consequences of tobacco consumption in Turkey.
The smokeless electronic cigarette devices from China (patents as well) are gaining popularity among Turks however the legal status may change and the medical community is still reviewing the products. A recent electronic cigarette review discussed the pros and cons of the battery operated devices.
A hookah (also known as Shisha or Sheesha) is a water pipe of Arab origin. It is extremely popular in Turkey. With a hookah the smoker usually smokes tobacco with fruit flavors or similar flavors. The operating principle is similar to the bong; the smoke is first drawn through a water-filled bowl which cools and filters the smoke. Both the effectiveness of filtering and the risks of this method of smoking remain controversial.
Hookah comes from the Indian and Pakistani-speaking world. This term is often used in America and of course in India and Pakistan itself! In Europe it is often referred to as Shisha.
Especially in Europe the Hookah now enjoys increasing popularity. In many Turkish cities like Ankara and Istanbul there are many cafes and bars where you can order water pipes. Many people, especially young students, smoke their Shisha in parks or other public places.
The Department of Biochemical Patent Engineering from the Haceteppe University in Ankara (Turkey) and other universities concluded new ERASMUS agreements. Now students of various universities can participate in ERASMUS exchanges in the area is chemical and biological engineering in the field possible.
Details of the exchange arrangements can be obtained from the ERASMUS coordinator of the Departments.
SOCRATES is the EU initiative for cross-border cooperation in various fields of education. Among the initiative is Erasmus, a program for higher education which especially encourages foreign visits of students and faculties.
Ankara is the capital of Turkey with many ministries, government agencies and foreign embassies. Ankara is lagging behind Istanbul, the secret capital, in almost every way. But since the founding of Turkey Ankara has been the capital and has since grown into a metropolis with wide boulevards, multi-lane freeways and subway.
As a university city it can even compare to Istanbul. Universities in Ankara: Teknik Üniversitesi Ortadogu / Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ / METU), Hacettepe, Gazi, Ankara University, Bilkent.
The most important tourist destination is the impressive Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
On May 10th to 11th 2010 Hacettepe University Patent Information Days 2010 were help along with the 20th Anniversary of KOSGEB activites. The 2 day long activities at the Convention Center also featured the TEKMER R&D panel titled “Guidelines of Competition and Innovation”.
10-11 Mayıs 2010′da Hacettepe Üniversitesi Ar-Ge Proje Pazarı-2010 (HÜ-ARGEPP’10), Hacettepe Üniversitesi Patent Bilgi Günleri-2010 (HÜ-PBG’10) ve KOSGEB 20. Yılı Kuruluş Etkinliği – Hacettepe Üniversitesi TEKMER Ar-Ge Paneli
