QEU welcomes Erasmus+ visiting colleague from METU

15 May 2025

QEU hosted an Erasmus+ visiting colleague from METU from 12th - 15th May

From left: Ms Marie O’Regan (UCC), Dr Silvia Brandi (UCC), Dr Hakkı Polat (METU), Dr Stephen Hammel (UCC), and Ms Elizabeth Noonan (UCC.

As part of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme, QEU hosted Dr Hakkı Polat from the Middle East Technical University (METU) this week. The visit included productive discussions on quality operations and institutional projects, a tour of UCC, and a presentation of QEU’s current activities. Dr Polat also engaged with various stakeholders across the university, strengthening international collaboration and peer exchange including on specialist research areas.