The 2nd Mersin Child Development Summit, in Which Our University Was Among the Stakeholders, Has Concluded

The 2nd Mersin Child Development Summit, where expert academics addressed important topics affecting children’s development—ranging from their interaction with the digital world to emotional neglect—was held on Friday, October 23, at the Conference Hall of Toros University’s Bahçelievler Campus, in collaboration with our university, Toros University, and Tarsus University.

Digital Engagement and Emotional Neglect Discussed

Prof. Dr. Haktan Demircioğlu, a faculty member at Hacettepe University, evaluated children’s relationship with the digital world in his presentation titled “Digital Engagement from a Developmental Perspective,” discussing the importance of digital engagement for child development through a scientific lens.

Prof. Dr. İsmihan Artan, a faculty member at Hacettepe University, emphasized children’s emotional needs in her presentation titled “Don’t Neglect Neglect: Emotional Neglect in Childhood.” The presentation underscored the importance of recognizing and meeting children’s emotional needs in supporting their development.

Strong Academic Collaboration Among Three Universities

The summit was organized with the contributions of Lecturer Öznur Güldağ representing the Child Development Program at Toros University, Associate Professor Dr. Emin Demir from the Child Development Program at Tarsus University, and Dr. Fatma Canan Durgungöz, our university’s Social Contribution Coordinator. The event was also supported by our university’s Accessible Campus Club, Toros University’s Child Development Club, and Tarsus University’s Student Club for Children with Special Needs.

Aimed at strengthening inter-university collaboration and raising scientific awareness in the field of child development, the summit made a significant contribution to the sharing of academic knowledge and professional development.

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