DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


2026-04-10

An Event on Autism Awareness Was Organized

A comprehensive event aimed at raising awareness of autism was organized on April 1, 2026, at the Center for Continuing Education for the students and academic staff of our university. The event sought to inform participants about the impact of autism on individuals and society, while also fostering the development of empathy.

The opening speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Yücel Öksüz, Head of the Department of Educational Sciences and Director of the Center for Continuing Education. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of increasing public awareness about autism and stated that such events contribute significantly to the educational process and to the development of social sensitivity. Following the opening, Vice Rector of KTMU, Prof. Dr. İsmet Altıntaş, delivered a speech highlighting that universities not only produce academic knowledge but also play a vital role in fostering a sense of social responsibility.

As part of the program, an informative video on autism prepared by the Empathy Student Community was presented to the participants.

Following the video screening, a speech was delivered by Gülcan İreş, the director of the film “Maybe One Day I’ll Ask.” The director shared valuable insights with the participants about the production process of the film, its main themes, and its aim of raising awareness about autism. After the speech, the film screening took place.

At the end of the screening, a certificate of appreciation and a gift were presented to the director, Gülcan İreş, in recognition of her contribution to the event. The presentation was made by the Head of the Department of Educational Sciences and Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Prof. Dr. Yücel Öksüz, and the Vice Rector of KTMU, Prof. Dr. İsmet Altıntaş.

The event was regarded as a meaningful social initiative that not only increased awareness of autism but also contributed to the development of empathy among participants.

At the end of the event, students shared their thoughts about the film in written form; these reflections were displayed on a board, making participants’ views visible.