Statement from CoHE Regarding Academics' Social Media Revenues

The Council of Higher Education (CoHE) announced that no new legal regulation has been made regarding the income-generating activities of academics on social media and digital platforms.

Social Media Discussions

Academics sharing information regarding their areas of expertise on social media platforms and generating income from digital channels has sparked discussions recently.

While it was claimed that some academics closed their social media accounts following these allegations, developments regarding the legislation on the subject attracted public attention.

Official Statement from CoHE

Following the discussions, the Council of Higher Education made a written statement sharing the details of the issue with the public.

The Council clearly stated that no new regulation regarding the activities of academics on digital platforms has been implemented.

Details of the Opinion Letter

It was stated that the document reflected to the public was prepared upon the application of a state university and served an informational purpose.

It was emphasized that the request in question was forwarded to the authorized body in accordance with the legislation and the response received was shared with universities solely for informational purposes.