The protocol, signed by the Rector of Manisa Celal Bayar University, Prof. Dr. Rana Kibar, and the General Manager of Gdz Elektrik, Uğur Yüksel, encompasses collaboration in areas such as education, research, projects, internships, and employment. With this collaboration, the aim is to equip students and academics with the knowledge and skills required in the energy sector, while also transferring industry innovations to the university and implementing research into practice.
Uğur Yüksel, the General Manager of Gdz Elektrik, stated, "Manisa Celal Bayar University is one of the leading educational institutions in our country. With this collaboration, we want to benefit from the university's knowledge and expertise and share our experiences in the industry. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to the development of both our students and academics."
Speaking at the protocol signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Rana Kibar, the Rector of MCBU, said, "The energy sector holds a crucial place in the development and prosperity of our country. Therefore, training qualified human resources in the energy field and keeping track of innovations in the industry are of great importance. The collaboration protocol we signed with Gdz Elektrik will be a significant step towards achieving these goals."
The signing ceremony took place at the Gdz Elektrik G-LAB innovation center and was attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Kadir Ay, Gdz Elektrik Planning and Technology Director Necati Ergin, Technology and R&D Director Çağdaş Akarsu, and Corporate Communication and Customer Experience Manager Gizem Dağ.