Rector Akkaya’s Message on “10 January Working Journalists’ Day”
9 Ocak 2026
Bartın University (BARÜ) Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akkaya issued a message on the occasion of “10 January Working Journalists’ Day”.
In his message celebrating the day of members of the press who play an important role in providing the public with impartial, timely and accurate information, Rector Akkaya emphasised the importance of journalism as one of the fundamental elements of democracy.
In his statement, Rector Akkaya said:
“Our press members, who undertake a great responsibility in ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information, work with dedication to build society’s collective memory. Journalists, who serve as a bridge in conveying social developments to the public, are also among our most important stakeholders in delivering the knowledge produced by universities to society. On the occasion of this meaningful day, I sincerely celebrate the ‘10 January Working Journalists’ Day’ of our press members who contribute to bringing our University’s scientific achievements and value-adding activities to wider audiences, and I wish them success, health and well-being in their work.”
BARÜ Communication Coordination Office
