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Journalist Barış Terkoğlu reported that authorities may backtrack on the university closure decision following student protests.
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Cumhuriyet Gazette columnist Barış Terkoğlu reported that Istanbul Bilgi University's closure decision could be reversed. According to Terkoğlu's report, following days of intense student protests, authorities are reconsidering the closure decision, and a possible reversal could be enacted through a decree to be published in the Official Gazette.
After the announcement of the university's closure, students mounted vigorous protests both on campus and on social media. The closure decision had sparked significant public reaction as a move directly affecting thousands of students and academics.
Whether the decision will be formally rescinded remains unclear, with attention focused on a possible amendment decree that could appear in the Official Gazette. The Higher Education Council has not issued any official statement on the matter.
According to journalist Barış Terkoğlu, the decision to close Istanbul Bilgi University could be reversed. Following student protests, authorities are said to be reconsidering their decision, with a possible reversal to be announced through a decree to be published in the Official Gazette.
The educational plans of thousands of students and the employment status of academics are directly affected by this decision. The situation will be clarified through a decree to be published in the Official Gazette, making it necessary to closely monitor developments.
Anna Kuznetsova