The Gazi University Gazi Faculty of Education Research and Development (R&D) Unit held its regular March meeting online on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, from 20:30 to 21:30, chaired by Vice Dean and Chair of the R&D Project Commission Prof. Dr. Serçin KARATAŞ.

The meeting began with a review of the 2026 performance targets, followed by the planning of activities to be carried out throughout the year. In this context, members’ suggestions for improving the target indicators were discussed, along with plans for information sessions and experience-sharing events focusing on TÜBİTAK 4004, 4005, 4007, and 4008 programmes.

Preparations for strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration networks and organising TÜBİTAK 2209 student project training during the spring semester were also discussed. It was further agreed to develop training activities on patents and utility models, as well as Erasmus+ workshops. The planning of a training-of-trainers course on Erasmus+ project writing was also included on the agenda.

One of the main focuses of the meeting was strengthening collaboration among departments and establishing interdisciplinary networks for academic research. In this context, innovative activity proposals designed to enhance interaction across departments as part of the Faculty’s 100th anniversary events were discussed, including “100 R&D Project Ideas for the 100th Anniversary” and thematic “Academic Kitchen” activities.

As part of the planned international experience-sharing events, details of a seminar to be delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülşah SEVER were discussed, together with plans for other activities to be organised within this framework.

The meeting concluded with the scheduling of the next meeting, followed by closing remarks and suggestions from the participants.