The event brought together leading experts from Türkiye, including Esra Yücel, who shared advanced international experience, innovative practices, and evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals with hearing impairments.
As part of the seminar, the activities of the Special Pedagogy (Speech Therapy) program at Nordic International University were also presented. The presentation delivered by Senior Lecturer Zulfizar Baxadirova attracted considerable interest from international specialists and highlighted the university’s commitment to preparing highly qualified professionals in the field.
One of the key outcomes of the event was the establishment of promising prospects for academic and scientific cooperation with Hacettepe University, aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative research from the upcoming academic year. In addition, preliminary agreements were reached with Turkish experts and INVIVO Clinic regarding an international project focused on providing corrective and rehabilitative support for children with cochlear implants.
This initiative is expected to create new opportunities for the advancement of special pedagogy, speech therapy, and deaf education, while facilitating the integration of international best practices into both educational and rehabilitation settings.
Throughout the seminar, students were introduced to the latest international methodologies and professional approaches in the field. Furthermore, the university library was enriched with new academic publications and specialized resources, strengthening the educational and research capacity of future specialists.