The Sabri Ülker Foundation has launched a four-year partnership between Newcastle University and Hacettepe University to advance research on childhood health and development.
Key facts
- •The partnership is a four-year initiative focused on childhood nutrition, metabolic health, and mental well-being.
- •The program features researcher exchange programs and joint doctoral education with international co-supervision.
- •Annual scientific symposiums will be held alternately in Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
- •Research will examine dietary habits and physical activity patterns during the transition from primary to secondary school.
- •The Sabri Ülker Foundation has supported scientific initiatives for over 15 years.
The Sabri Ülker Foundation announced a new strategic partnership on Tuesday between Newcastle University in the U.K. and Hacettepe University in Türkiye. The four-year initiative aims to foster scientific cooperation regarding children's healthy development, including nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being.
Research and Academic Collaboration
The program connects Newcastle University's Institute of Population Health Sciences and School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences with Hacettepe University's Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Research projects will investigate how nutrition interventions affect children's metabolic health and cognitive performance, alongside studies on dietary and physical activity habits during the transition between primary and secondary school. To support the next generation of researchers, the initiative includes joint doctoral education, an international co-supervision model, and researcher exchange programs. The partnership will be overseen by an International Scientific Advisory Board and a Joint Steering Committee to ensure long-term sustainability.
Program Objectives
The initiative seeks to build a sustainable scientific network and strengthen international research capacity. Plans include hosting annual scientific symposiums that will alternate between Türkiye and the U.K. Foundation Chair Yahya Ülker stated the program aims to create a lasting bridge between Türkiye and the global research community.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Daily Sabah.
