Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar was a live broadcast guest on TRT Radio 1.

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar was a guest of Zafer Elgin on the "Economy Diary" program broadcast on TRT Radio 1. The program discussed the 20-year development of the university, its academic studies, and its contributions to the city.

Host Elgin pointed out that Burdur is rapidly developing in the fields of agriculture and tourism and asked about the university's role in this process. Rector Dalgar stated that access to information has become easier today, and therefore the difference between universities is gradually decreasing. According to Rector Dalgar, not only academic quality but also the living conditions offered by the city hold an important place among the criteria for students' preferences.

Emphasizing that Burdur is a calm, safe, and economical city, Rector Dalgar stated that there is no accommodation problem at the university, where approximately 35,000 students are educated. Rector Dalgar noted that the KYK dormitory capacity is approaching 12,000 and that all students who applied in recent years were placed in dormitories, and there are also affordable accommodation options in the city.

Expressing that they see the university as a "personal development camp," Rector Dalgar stated that Burdur offers an environment that makes it easier for students to focus in this regard. Prof. Dr. Dalgar emphasized that MAKÜ's goal is not only to produce knowledge but also to transform this knowledge into economic value, drawing attention to projects carried out especially in the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry.

Among the products developed in this context, Rector Dalgar noted that the herbal spray named "Boviral," developed for animals that cannot be fed due to foot-and-mouth disease, stands out, stating that this product quickly shows its effect, enabling animals to eat again and is actively used in the field. He also stated that protective ointments for foot wounds, products supporting udder health, and microalgae-based feed additives have been brought into production.

Rector Dalgar stated that the spirulina-based product developed at the university has received investment and entered mass production, and that innovative projects such as early disease detection systems, agricultural technologies, and autonomous agricultural robots are also ongoing. He said that the Technology Transfer Office plays an active role in transforming academic studies into patents and production in this process.

Rector Dalgar stated that another strong area of MAKÜ is sports, noting that the Athlete Training and Camp Center stands out with its modern infrastructure. He said that professional teams camp at the center and that many national organizations are hosted throughout the year.

Rector Dalgar announced that the newly established Faculty of Medicine will focus on sports medicine, stating that their aim is to become one of the leading centers in Turkey in the field of athlete health and performance analysis.

Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar emphasized that the university's strategy is to create a strong brand by deepening in certain areas, stating that this approach has positively reflected on all academic units. He added that the university is not only an educational institution but also an important actor contributing to the development of the city it is located in, and expressed his thanks to the TRT Radio 1 family for their efforts in the broadcast.