Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) has formalised a new academic partnership with Necmettin Erbakan University, signing a Cooperation Protocol that establishes a structured framework for collaboration in research, innovation, and academic exchange. The protocol was concluded during an official visit by ZUST Rector Mohamud Mohamed Hassan Harbi and his delegation to NEU’s campus in Konya, Türkiye.
The delegation was received by Prof. Dr. Hidayet Oğuz, Vice Rector of Necmettin Erbakan University, whose warm hospitality and institutional commitment set a productive tone for the discussions that preceded the signing. The meeting reflected the shared conviction of both institutions that academic cooperation across borders is among the most consequential investments a university can make.
Three Pillars of Cooperation
The protocol defines three core areas of collaboration, each selected for its strategic relevance to both institutions’ academic priorities and their shared interest in generating knowledge that serves broader societal needs.
Research
Collaborative inquiry and joint academic publications across shared disciplines.
Innovation
Technology-driven initiatives and knowledge transfer between both institutions.
Academic Exchange
Mobility of students and faculty to broaden academic exposure and experience.
The inclusion of research and innovation as dedicated pillars reflects a deliberate and forward-looking orientation. Rather than limiting the partnership to the movement of students and faculty — important as that is — both institutions have signalled their intent to engage at the level of knowledge production itself, pursuing joint inquiry and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines of shared academic interest.
The Significance of Research-Centred Partnerships
For a university of ZUST’s trajectory, partnerships that explicitly centre research and innovation carry particular weight. Somalia’s development challenges — spanning food security, climate resilience, public health, and economic diversification — require not only educated graduates, but a functioning ecosystem of applied research and home-grown innovation. Academic partnerships that connect Somali institutions with internationally recognised research universities contribute directly to the construction of that ecosystem.
By anchoring its cooperation with Necmettin Erbakan University in research and innovation, ZUST is investing in the long-term capacity of its academic community to engage with global knowledge and to generate locally relevant solutions. Academic exchange, the third pillar of the protocol, ensures that the benefits of this partnership are felt directly by students and faculty — through exposure to different academic environments, methodologies, and intellectual traditions.
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