Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) has reactivated its presence within the student network of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), one of the world’s largest and most established international scientific and professional organizations in the fields of computer science and information technology. As the first university in Cyprus to establish an ACM Student Chapter, EMU has resumed the activities of its EMU ACM Student Chapter, operating under the Directorate of Student Development, Events and Sports Affairs.
A Visit to EMU Rector
EMU ACM Student Chapter Members Sabri Alperen Kılıç, İpek Ramazanoğlu, Hayrunnisa Dabakcı and Ali Vahid Aydıner, in accompany by their academic advisor Prof. Dr. Yıltan Bitirim, paid a visit to EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç. EMU Rector’s Coordinator Prof. Dr. Tolga Çelik was also present during the meeting.
Strong Ties with the International Computing Community
Established in 1947, the ACM plays a significant role in advancing scientific research, fostering professional development, and promoting international collaboration in the fields of computer science and information technology. ACM Student Chapters, which operate as officially affiliated student organizations within universities, provide students with valuable opportunities to connect with the global computer science and computing community.
Officially listed among the active student chapters on ACM’s website, the EMU ACM Student Chapter is one of only 10 ACM Student Chapters across Türkiye and Cyprus. This international student network also includes chapters established at prominent universities such as Bilkent University, Koç University, and Middle East Technical University (METU).
From Technical Training to International Collaboration
The EMU ACM Student Chapter aims to organize a wide range of activities, including technical training sessions, workshops, seminars, hackathons, coding and programming competitions, with the objective of enhancing students’ knowledge, skills, and perspectives in the fields of computer science and technology while supporting their academic and professional development. The Chapter also plans to organize events that will bring students together with representatives from academia and industry, providing valuable opportunities for interaction and knowledge exchange.
Through ACM’s extensive international network, students will be encouraged to establish connections and foster collaboration with ACM Student Chapters in different countries, as well as academics, researchers, and professionals in the computing industry. Furthermore, the Chapter aims to encourage students to engage more actively with ACM’s scientific publications, conferences, educational opportunities, academic resources such as the ACM Digital Library, and various international activities.
Open to Students from Various Academic Departments
The EMU ACM Student Chapter aims to operate as an interdisciplinary student organization, welcoming not only Computer Engineering students but also EMU students from various academic departments who share an interest in technology and computer science. Through a diverse range of activities, the Chapter seeks to enhance students’ technical knowledge while fostering essential skills in leadership, teamwork, event organization, communication, and professional networking.
With the reactivation of the Chapter, EMU aims to strengthen its students’ connections with the international ACM community and facilitate their access to academic and professional opportunities on a global scale.