Cevdet Yılmaz Emphasizes Social Media and University Education in Konya
Speaking at an academic year opening ceremony in Konya, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated that social media isolates people, drawing attention to the importance of teamwork and social communication.
In his speech at the opening of the new academic year at Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated that social media has turned into an antisocial structure that isolates individuals.
Konya Visit and Academic Year Opening
As part of his contacts in Konya, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz visited Governor İbrahim Akın at his office and subsequently attended the opening ceremony of the 2026-2027 Academic Year at Necmettin Erbakan University.
The Antisocial Structure of Social Media
Speaking at the ceremony, Yılmaz emphasized that social media possesses characteristics that isolate people and detach them from society, drawing attention to the risks brought about by this situation.
Emphasis on Teamwork and Unity
Touching upon the importance of teamwork, Yılmaz stated that shared wisdom and the culture of achieving things together are far more valuable than individual heroics.
Three Fundamental University Functions
He reminded that universities have three main duties: knowledge transfer through education, the production of new knowledge through research, and the development function.
Universities Integrated with Society
Stating that there may be physical walls around universities, but there should be no walls in minds, Yılmaz expressed that institutions must produce joint solutions with industrialists and farmers.
Technological Advice to Youth
Stating that students need to become proficient in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, Yılmaz warned the youth not to become antisocial while progressing in the digital world.