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Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

They face imprisonment for up to three years for 'resisting the police and opposing demonstration laws' during the 9th Pride Parade at Boğaziçi University on May 20, 2022.

30 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Wouter Massink

Erdoğan-appointed Boğaziçi rector, a physicist, appoints himself as acting Law Faculty dean

Erdoğan-appointed Boğaziçi rector, a physicist, appoints himself as acting Law Faculty dean

İnci had previously appointed himself and his two deputies as the acting deans of three other faculties.

2,102 people express solidarity with Boğaziçi University constituents

1ST ANNIVERSARY OF PROTESTS

2,102 people express solidarity with Boğaziçi University constituents

On the first anniversary of Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rectors, 2,102 citizens have signed a joint statement, calling on the authorities to take action to ensure university autonomy.

13 January 2022

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Students and academics continue to protest the rector, the dismissal of academics, and the arrest of two students.

6 more students suspended from Boğaziçi University for protesting appointed rector

BOĞAZİÇİ RESISTANCE / 324TH DAY

6 more students suspended from Boğaziçi University for protesting appointed rector

Upon the request of Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Naci İnci, six more students have been suspended from the school. The academics of the university turned their backs to the rectorate for the 217th time: “We don’t accept, we don’t give up”.

24 November 2021

‘We don’t accept, we don’t give up,’ say Boğaziçi academics for 318 days

‘We don’t accept, we don’t give up,’ say Boğaziçi academics for 318 days

Turning their backs to the Rectorate in the 46th week of their vigil, the academics of Boğaziçi University have once again protested the rector appointment, carrying banners and photographs in solidarity with the dismissed academics.

17 November 2021

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

The academics of Boğaziçi University have appealed to the Council of State and demanded the cancellation of Naci İnci’s appointment as the rector of the university, underlining that his appointment is against the law.

20 October 2021

A detailed description by judgeship: ‘How the student got up on rector’s vehicle’

ARREST FOR PROTESTING ‘TRUSTEE-RECTOR’

A detailed description by judgeship: ‘How the student got up on rector’s vehicle’

Two students of Boğaziçi have been arrested. In the ruling, a whole page is allocated to the description of how the student got up on the rector’s car. The only evidence is camera footage, but the ruling refers to a risk of tampering with evidence.

7 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Fresh protests at Boğaziçi University as Erdoğan appoints new rector

Fresh protests at Boğaziçi University as Erdoğan appoints new rector

After sacking his previous appointee in July, the president made a new appointment on Friday. "We don't want this trustee, either," the students and academics have said.

Boğaziçi University: President Erdoğan appoints new rector opposed by 95 percent of academics

Boğaziçi University: President Erdoğan appoints new rector opposed by 95 percent of academics

After dismissing the Rector Bulu following months of protests, Erdoğan appointed his vice-rector, whom 95 percent of the school's academics voted against.

Erdoğan appoints rectors to six universities

Erdoğan appoints rectors to six universities

The president has also extended the term of a pro-government columnist as the rector of an "Islamic science and technology university."

Boğaziçi academics apply to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

Boğaziçi academics apply to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

The appointment of Prof. Bulu was against the Constitution and public interest, said the academics.

Boğaziçi rector dismisses election for institute head, appoints his deputy instead

Boğaziçi rector dismisses election for institute head, appoints his deputy instead

Prof. Naci İnci, a physicist, will head the university's social sciences institute.

Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency

Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency

Taha Hülagü was appointed as a museum manager as soon as he graduated from university.

12 February 2021

Boğaziçi, METU academics protest Bulu

Boğaziçi, METU academics protest Bulu

Academics from both universities have demanded the release of the detained protesters and the resignation of Prof. Bulu as the Boğaziçi University rector.

5 February 2021

‘69 percent of Turkey’s population don’t want a political rector’

PUBLIC SURVEY

‘69 percent of Turkey’s population don’t want a political rector’

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Metropoll Research company has asked citizens what they think about the appointment of political figures as university presidents.

4 February 2021

Bulu says he ‘doesn’t think of resigning’, thanks Soylu

APPOINTED RECTOR OF BOĞAZİÇİ

Bulu says he ‘doesn’t think of resigning’, thanks Soylu

Since Melih Bulu was appointed as the new rector of Boğaziçi University by Erdoğan in early January, students and academics have been calling on him to resign. He has responded to these calls, saying that “he never thinks of resigning.”

3 February 2021

Academics call on appointed rector to resign: ‘Keep your hands off my student!’

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Academics call on appointed rector to resign: ‘Keep your hands off my student!’

In today’s protest against Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, faculty members demand the release of 159 students detained during the protests yesterday and called on Bulu to resign from office.

2 February 2021

Boğaziçi alumni, academics continue to protest rector appointed by Erdoğan

Boğaziçi alumni, academics continue to protest rector appointed by Erdoğan

The appointment of a ruling party member, Prof. Melih Bulu, as the new president of the university has sparked outrage among its community.

'Rectors with low academic qualifications harm universities' development'

RECTOR APPOINTMENT TO BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

'Rectors with low academic qualifications harm universities' development'

The newly appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Melih Bulu, doesn't have high academic qualifications, says Prof. Karadağ, who studies the academic success of Turkey's universities.

7 January 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Boğaziçi rector appointment shows 'trustee policies not limited to HDP municipalities'

Boğaziçi rector appointment shows 'trustee policies not limited to HDP municipalities'

Ruling the country through trustees is becoming a dominant method used by the government, says Sancar.

Pamukkale University Rector Suspended

Pamukkale University Rector Suspended

The Pamukkale University Rector Prof. Bağcı has been suspended, which has made the number of suspended rectors five.