Our faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayla Esen represented our department as part of the research team of a TÜBİTAK-funded project, and presented the project’s preliminary findings at the 31st International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference, held at Corvinus University, Budapest between July 9–12, 2025. Her presentation, titled "Enhancing Rural Resilience through Strategic Governance: A Case Study from Türkiye," was part of the Urban and Regional Resilience track.