27.01.2026
Within the scope of the Education and Cooperation Protocol signed between Başkent University and Nesibe Aydın Educational Institutions; a delegation led by Mr. Kemal Kambak, Operations Manager of Duru Yemek Temizlik Organizasyon A.Ş., which operates under Nesibe Aydın Educational Institutions, visited Thermopolium Gastronomy Academy and conducted on-site inspections. The delegation consisted of expert representatives in their fields, including a dietitian, a food engineer, and a head chef. During the visit, comprehensive information was provided about the academy's physical infrastructure, operational model, technical and training equipment used, procurement process, national and international gastrodiplomacy events and workshops held within the academy, corporate and academic visits, and the training and academic opportunities offered. The delegation members expressed their great admiration for the Thermopolium Gastronomy Academy's high-quality training structure and the university's practice-based academic approach, stating that this was the first time they had seen a training and application facility of this scale and quality in Ankara. Furthermore, they expressed their desire to benefit from our university's strong academic expertise, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and unique approach to education in various fields within the framework of the cooperation protocol; and specifically, they stated that they would request support from the Rector's office regarding education and application processes.




22.01.2026
We were pleased to host Mr. Mirkan Aydın, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nesibe Aydın Educational Institutions, at Thermopolium Gastronomy Academy. He highly appreciated the academy's physical and academic infrastructure, the educational opportunities it offers, its operational model, and its scientific and practical contributions to Turkish and world cuisine. His positive comments and praise regarding the quality of our educational approach were extremely valuable and motivating for us.




07.01.2026
Our workshop, attended by business people and their families, was successfully completed under the instruction of Lecturer Chef Servet Kazım Güney. Our guests expressed their gratitude, particularly to the Founder of Başkent University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Haberal, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Hakan Özkardeş, the university administration, and all academic and administrative staff who contributed to the event. Participants stated that they were very pleased with the infrastructure, equipment, and opportunities offered by our academy, emphasizing that it is a source of pride that this level of scientific and applied education is offered together in Türkiye. Our university's visionary approach and pioneering contributions in the field of gastronomy were highly appreciated by all guests who attended the event.


