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Global Research Impact: OMU in Top Tier of Turkish Universities
The Nature Index 2025 list, which evaluates scientific publication performance worldwide, has been released. Acc ...

OMU Ranks Among World’s Top Universities in THE Impact Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education (THE), one of the most prestigious global university ranking organizations, has announced the results of its 2025 Im ...

OMU Ranks Among Top 5 Veterinary Faculties in Türkiye
Veterinary faculties across Türkiye have been evaluated using a range of objective criteria, including academic staff strength, graduate success r ...

OMU Hosts Researchers from 7 Provinces for Animal Research Certification
The "17th Laboratory Animal Usage Certification Training Program", organized by the Local Ethics Committee for ...

OMU Strengthens City-University-Industry Relations Through Strategic Consultation Meeting
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) held its "University Consultation Board Meeting" in the Senate Hall with wide participation, aiming to strengthen c ...

Honoring May 19: A Message from the Rector of Ondokuz Mayıs University
Message on the Occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day Dear Academics, Dear Students, ...

Rector Aydın Congratulates OMU Athletes on Their Championship Success
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın welcomed students from the Yaşar Doğu Faculty of Sport Sciences who achieved high r ...

Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın’s Commemorative Message for April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
I gratefully and respectfully commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who entrusted this special day that exalts the nation’s sovereignty to the ...

Bird Ringing Studies Highlight Migration Shifts Due to Global Warming
Director of OMU Ornithology Research Center, Prof. Dr. Kiraz Erciyas Yavuz: "Due to global climate change, shifts are occurring in ...

OMU Leads the Excavation of Sebastopolis, an Ancient Roman City in Tokat
The ancient city of Sebastopolis, located in Sulusaray, Tokat, where gladiators once fought, is set to be fully uncovered through ongoing excavatio ...

OMU Researches Solutions to Prevent Nanoplastics in Poultry Products
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) is conducting research on the risk of nanoplastics—which pose significant threats to human health and ecosystems ...

This Year’s Theme for World Wetlands Day: "Protecting Wetlands for Our Shared Future"
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kiraz Erciyas Yavuz, a researcher at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Ornithology Research Center, emphasized that wetlands are amo ...

OMU’S Externally Funded Projects Accepted in 2024
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OMU Patents Registered in 2024 (as of November 20, 2024)
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Weekly Regular Meeting of the Research University YÖK Criteria Monitoring Board Held at OMU
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), one of the six Candidate Research Universities announced by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), held its weekl ...

OMU’s Youngest Graduates Mark Academic Success with Festive Ceremony
The young learners who successfully completed the 2024–2025 academic year at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Daycare experienced the joy of their ...

Fighting Falsehoods: OMU Raises Awareness on AI-Driven Misinformation
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) hosted a conference titled "Disinformation in the Digital Age – In Pursuit of the Truth", featur ...

White Coats, Bright Futures: OMU Pharmacy Students Celebrate Their Professional Journey
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Pharmacy held its 2nd White Coat Ceremony with great excitement and pride. The event symbolized the firs ...

Sustainable Youth Projects by OMU Clubs Receive National Recognition
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) student clubs have garnered attention through their achievements in the University Student Clubs Collaboration and ...

OMU Students to Represent Türkiye in Seismic Design Finals in San Francisco
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) OMU team from Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) has qualified for the finals of the EERI Seismic ...

Rector Ünal Met with Society Presidents
Rector Prof. Dr. Yavuz Ünal came together with student societies At the Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Atatürk Congress and Culture Center. ...

From MRI to Machine Learning: Personalized Neurology at OMU
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology faculty member and President of the Turkish Neurological Society, Prof ...

OMU Symposium Emphasizes Holistic Nutrition in Metabolic Surgery
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, in collaboration with the Association of Metabol ...

OMU Leads Awareness Campaign During World Celiac Week
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), in collaboration with the Samsun Celiac and Gluten-Free Nutrition Association and Samsun Metropolitan Municipality ...

Forgetfulness Is Not Always Innocent: Take the Signs of Dementia Seriously
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Alparslan Şahin, a faculty member at the Department of Neurology at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Medicine, emphas ...

International Students Explore Turkish Marbling Art at OMU
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) hosted an exhibition showcasing the marbling (ebru) artworks created by its international students. The exh ...

OMU Introduces Children to Archaeology Through Hands-On Cuneiform Workshop
As part of the Türkiye Kültür Yolu Festival organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the city of Samsun—the fourth stop of the event ...

OMU Hosts Graduation Exhibition Featuring 250 Student Artworks
The “Graduation” exhibition was inaugurated at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), celebrating the creative achievements of soon-to-be graduates. ...

Hıdırellez, the Harbinger of Spring, Celebrated with Traditional Rituals at OMU
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Turkish Literature and Poetry Research Society celebrated Hıdırellez, the herald of spring, with traditi ...

Strong Aim, Strong Team: OMU Brings Home 3 Medals from Turkish Archery Finals
Students from Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Yaşar Doğu Faculty of Sport Sciences achieved three top rankings in both individual and team compet ...

OMU Claims Historic Bronze in Inter-University Fencing Tournament
The Faculty Fencing Team of Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) secured third place at the Ünilig Fencing Türkiye Championship, held between 5–7 Ma ...

OMU Advances Healthy Campus Vision with ‘Sports-Friendly Campus’ Certification
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) has been awarded the title of “Sports-Friendly Campus” in recognition of its efforts to promote a cultu ...

Outstanding Performance by OMU Students in Taekwondo Nationals
Students from Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Yaşar Doğu Faculty of Sport Sciences achieved outstanding success at the Turkish Universities Taekw ...

OMU and Alfraganus University Discuss Medical Research and Exchange Programs
In line with its vision for internationalization, Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) continues its efforts to strengthen academic collaborations. As p ...

OMU Showcases at NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) took part in the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, held in San Diego, United States, under the “Study in T ...

Academic and Health Cooperation Deepens Between OMU and Uzbekistan
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın, accompanied by a university delegation, conducted a series of visits in Bukhara, Uzb ...

Türkiye and Malaysia Deepen Higher Education Cooperation
The first meeting of the Türkiye-Malaysia Higher Education Joint Committee was held in Istanbul, with the participa ...

OMU Joins Forces with OKA and TTO to Launch Pioneering TURQUALITY Support Program
A signing ceremony for the project agreement of the 'TR 83 Region Brand/TURQUALITY Support Program Applied Training', initiated under the leadershi ...

Innovative Minds Shine at OMU-YEDAŞ R&D Marathon: Rector Ünal Celebrates Transformative Projects
The second R&D Marathon Acceleration Program, coordinated by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) and organized in collaboration betwe ...

Cooperation Protocol Signed Between Samsun Technopark and Gazi Technopark
A cooperation protocol was signed between Samsun Technology Development Zone Inc. (Samsun Teknopark) and Gazi Teknopark Inc. OMU Rector Pro ...

Another Patent of OMU is Commercialized with Contributions of OMU-TTO
A patent commercialization agreement was signed between Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), Ondokuz Mayıs University Technology Transfer Office (OMU- ...

Half a Century of Memories: OMU Reunites with Alumni for Its Golden Jubilee
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) brought together its alums with great enthusiasm at the traditional Alumni Day event, held as p ...

OMU Campus Unites for Traditional Eid Greeting Ceremony
The senior management of Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) celebrated Eid with academic and administrative staff in the traditional post-Eid gatherin ...

Colorful Skies and Champion Spirits Unite at OMU
The “38th Intra-University Sports Competitions Award Ceremony” and the “Kite Festival,” organized by the Department of Health, Culture, and ...

OMU Unveils Monument Honouring Philanthropists for Contributions to Education and Science
To mark the 50th anniversary of its founding, Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) inaugurated the “OMU Philanthropists Monument,” dedicated to hono ...

OMU and Regional Partners Unite for Skilled Workforce Development
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Provincial Directorate of National Education, Samsun Central Organized I ...

Women Set to Transform Industry with New Robotics Skills
Aligned with the theme "Women's Entrepreneurship and Women's Employment" set by the General Directorate of Development Agencies under the Ministry ...

OMU and OKA Partner to Train Women in Industrial Robotics
To increase women's employment and support female entrepreneurship in Samsun, the "Women's Employment and Women's Entrepreneurship Collabor ...

OMU Hosts Career Development Sessions for Samsun High School Students
The Samsun Career Education Program (SAKEP), designed by the Samsun Provincial Directorate of National Education to support the career development ...

OMU Students and Faculty Bring Joy and Greenery to Nursing Home in Environment Week Event
As part of Environment Week, Ondokuz Mayıs University’s (OMU) Department of Environmental Engineering, the Center for Environmental Issues Resea ...

OMU Boosts Its Zero Waste Efforts with a Composting Unit
Composting Unit Opens at OMU Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) has taken another significant step toward its sustainability goals with t ...

OMÜ-TÜRKÇE Plants 50 Saplings in Celebration of the University’s 50th Anniversary
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (OMÜ-TÜRKÇE) organized a meaningful event in honor of ...

OMU Climbs 83 Spots in 2024 GreenMetric Rankings for Sustainable Campuses
The 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings results have been announced, assessing universities worldwide on criteria such as environmental s ...
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Drought May Force 1 Billion People to Migrate by 2050, Warns OMU Professor
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Demir, Head of the Department of Agricultural Structures and Irrigation at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Agriculture, ...
Students and Faculty Transform Juvenile Center with Color and Creativity
As part of a protocol signed between Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) and the Kavak Juvenile and Youth Closed Penal Institution, the “Interior Col ...
Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın: “Building an Accessible Future at OMU”
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU), through the collaboration of the Developmental Education Application and Research Center (OGEM) and the Disabled S ...
Sailors to Race from Istanbul to Samsun Following Historic Route
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Alper Kesten attended the press launch of the 6th Presidential International Kurtuluş Cup Of ...