On April 22, 2024, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, “Ukshin Hoti” University of Prizren, and the Izmir Vocational School, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey, signed a Protocol of Cooperation aimed at strengthening ties, mutual understanding, and development in the fields of education and scientific research.

This protocol encompasses a wide range of collaborations, including:

• Short-term and long-term visits of academic staff for lectures, training, and research projects,
• Exchange of students at various levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies),
• Joint research and pilot projects,
• Organization of joint seminars, conferences, and workshops,
• Exchange of academic information, scientific publications, and educational materials.

The protocol also aims to provide students and staff with opportunities to explore different cultures and languages, helping them broaden their global perspectives.

This mutual collaboration will be implemented in accordance with the rules of the respective institutions and will be valid for five years, with the possibility of automatic renewal unless terminated with prior written notification.

Distinguished representatives of both institutions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Albana Plakiqi-Milaimi, Dean of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, and Prof. Dr. R. Şebnem YAŞAR, Director of Izmir Vocational School, signed this agreement, marking an important step in strengthening educational and scientific partnerships between Kosovo and Turkey.