Istanbul Bilgi University, whose operating permit was suspended by presidential decree, reopened its doors on the third day after the decision took effect; students and academics declared 'resistance won.'
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Istanbul Bilgi University, whose operating permit was suspended by presidential decree, reopened three days after the decision came into force. According to Cumhuriyet newspaper, students, academics, and union representatives gathered in front of the campus and chanted 'Resistance won.'
The university's reopening followed intense backlash against the closure decision. Student and academic groups had repeatedly stated throughout the process that they found the closure unacceptable on grounds of legality and academic freedom.
The legal basis for the closure and the details of the legal process that enabled the university to reopen have not yet been officially disclosed by the Presidency. The university administration has also issued no detailed statement. The development has sparked wide public debate over the limits of administrative intervention in higher education institutions.
Istanbul Bilgi University reopened 3 days after being closed by Presidential decree. Students and academics celebrated their protests with the slogan 'resistance prevailed', while the legal basis for the closure decision and the reopening process have yet to be officially explained.
For students studying at the university and working academics, educational and work processes have normalized following the 3-day interruption. This development has sparked public debate regarding the limits of administrative intervention in higher education institutions and has set a precedent against similar future interventions.
Mehmet Yılmaz