On October 6, 2026, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden, Founding Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Near East University, held a seminar on “Beekeeping” at Girne University’s 60+ Age Renewal University.
The seminar, attended by approximately 55 people, provided comprehensive information on basic beekeeping practices, points to consider, and methods to follow for successful beekeeping activities for individuals new to beekeeping.
The seminar also addressed current problems encountered in sustainable beekeeping, factors threatening bee health, and scientific studies that need to be conducted to solve these problems.
Prof. Dr. Özden also informed the participants about research projects in the field of beekeeping conducted in collaboration with the Near East University Faculty of Agriculture and the İrfan Günsel Research Center, and studies presented at international scientific conferences, drawing attention to the importance of scientific research in the development of sustainable beekeeping.
The seminar, attended by approximately 55 people, provided comprehensive information on basic beekeeping practices, points to consider, and methods to follow for successful beekeeping activities for individuals new to beekeeping.
The seminar also addressed current problems encountered in sustainable beekeeping, factors threatening bee health, and scientific studies that need to be conducted to solve these problems.
Prof. Dr. Özden also informed the participants about research projects in the field of beekeeping conducted in collaboration with the Near East University Faculty of Agriculture and the İrfan Günsel Research Center, and studies presented at international scientific conferences, drawing attention to the importance of scientific research in the development of sustainable beekeeping.
- The activity is aligned with SDG 4, 15, and 17.