The design "Dolap (Alaçatı Window Style Modem Hider)," developed by Assist. Prof.Dr.  Mehmet Karamanoğlu and Necati Sevahilli from the Furniture and Decoration Program at Kastamonu University, Tosya Vocational School, have been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.  

Developed to reduce the visual pollution caused by modems and cables in living spaces, the design is a two-door decorative cabinet inspired by the Alaçatı window. The product, which can be mounted on the wall, prevents the modem and cables from being seen while adding a decorative element to the environment.  

In the design, made from natural wood materials, decorative shelves, hanging areas, cable passageways, and ventilation details were included. Thus, the product not only hides the modem and cables but also offers a functional solution that provides ease of use.  

The design, which combines the aesthetics of traditional windows with the needs of contemporary living spaces, has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and is protected under intellectual property rights.  

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated that the intellectual property studies conducted at our University are increasing day by day, and he expressed that the registration of designs and inventions developed at our University is one of the tangible outputs of academic production.  

Our Rector congratulated Assist.Prof.Mehmet Karamanoğlu and Necati Sevahilli for their contributions to the development of the design, and also thanked the President of the Higher Education Council, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and the President of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, Prof. Dr. M. Zeki Durak, for their support of R&D, design, and intellectual property studies.

As a result of the scientific studies conducted by Assist.Prof.Dr. Cihan Cılbırcıoğlu, a faculty member of the Plant and Animal Production Department at Kastamonu University, Devrekani TOBB Vocational School of Higher Education, discovered a new mite species in acarology and added it to the literature.

Within the scope of the research, samples obtained from field studies conducted around the historical Paflagonya Rock Tomb in the Daday district of Kastamonu were subjected to detailed taxonomic examinations. As a result of the examinations, a previously scientifically undescribed mite species was identified. The new species was recorded in the scientific literature as Kunstidamaeus paphlagonicus sp. nov. in accordance with international zoological naming rules. 

The name "paphlagonicus" given to the species refers to the ancient region of Paphlagonia, which includes Kastamonu. Thus, the region's historical and geographical identity was included in the international literature with the scientific name of the newly discovered species. 

The scientific article on the study jointly conducted by Assist.Prof.Dr. Cihan Cılbırcıoğlu and Dr. Vasily Kolesnikov, a researcher from the Russian Academy of Sciences, published their work in the May 2026 issue of the international peer-reviewed journal Systematic & Applied Acarology, which is in the field of acarology. 

"The natural riches of Kastamonu are being documented through scientific studies."

 In his evaluations on the subject, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated that our University continues to support scientific studies across different disciplines and international academic collaborations.

Our Rector stated that the study contributes to documenting Türkiye's biological richness and to the inclusion of Kastamonu's natural treasures in the scientific literature, adding, "Such research conducted through international collaborations also contributes to our University's research capacity." He congratulated the scholars who participated in the study and wished them continued success.

Kastamonu University is hosting the Turkish Summer School Program, organized annually by the Yunus Emre Institute, this year as well. 

Under the coordination of the Yunus Emre Institute, Kastamonu University is hosting 15 international participants as part of the program, which runs from July 6-31, 2026. Participants from Russia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Syria, and Georgia are attending the education program, coordinated by the Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (TÖMER) at our university. 

The program's opening ceremony was held on July 6, 2026, in our University's Senate Hall. The ceremony was attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kaymakcı, TÖMER Director Prof. Dr. Mehmet Onur Hasdedeoğlu, TÖMER Deputy Director Instructor N. Demet Demirel, Health, Culture, and Sports Department Head Mehmet Sena Aygül, Student Affairs Department Head Aydın Caymaz, and Yunus Emre Institute Representative and Program Coordinator Tarık Kaya. 

As part of the Turkish Summer School Program, approximately 240 participants are receiving education at 14 universities in 13 cities across Türkiye this year. Participants have the opportunity to learn about the Turkish language and culture through intensive language instruction, cultural trips, traditional art workshops, and various social activities. 

Before the opening ceremony, the participants introduced themselves and shared brief information about their countries. Expressing their satisfaction with the Turkish Summer School Program, the participants shared their goals for learning Turkish and their interest in Türkiye.

Sharing the excitement of both improving their Turkish language skills and having the opportunity to get to know Turkish culture more closely during the program, the participants thanked the Yunus Emre Institute and our University. 

Making the opening speech of the program, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kaymakcı stated that the Turkish Summer School Program was held for the first time at our University in cooperation with the Yunus Emre Institute last year, and that the experiences gained contributed to the planning of this year's organization. He stated that a more planned and comprehensive program was prepared this year in line with the experience gained. 

Emphasizing the significant role of hospitality in Turkish culture, Prof. Dr. Kaymakcı stated that all necessary preparations had been completed to ensure that participants would encounter no problems during the program. 

Stating that participants will be supported not only through academic activities but also through cultural events and trips during the one-month training period, Prof. Dr. Kaymakcı said that this will give participants the opportunity to get to know Turkish culture closely while learning Turkish.

At the end of his speech, wishing the participants a productive educational period, Prof. Dr. Kaymakcı expressed his hope that the friendships formed during the program would continue even after the educational process. He expressed his pleasure in hosting the participants at our University and concluded his speech with best wishes.

The program concluded with a commemorative photo taken in memory of the day.