1. Invited Plenary Talk at Yunnan University (Kunming, China)
Prof. Dr. Meryem Beklioğlu, faculty member at the METU Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Ecosystem Research Center (EKOSAM), attended the "2026 International Conference on the Cooperation and Integration of Industry, Education and Application" organized by Yunnan University in Kunming, China, as an invited Plenary Speaker. During the conference, she delivered an invited talk titled "Impact of Land, Water Use, and Climate Change Impacts on Turkish Lakes", presenting comprehensive findings on lake ecosystem dynamics across Turkey.
2. Academic Visit and Research Collaborations at Jinan University (Guangzhou, China)
Prof. Dr. Meryem Beklioğlu, faculty member at the METU Department of Biological Sciences, visited Jinan University's Department of Ecology in Guangzhou upon their official invitation. During the visit, Prof. Dr. Beklioğlu delivered two academic seminars, advised graduate students on their research theses, and participated in ecological field surveys. Discussions with Chinese colleagues concluded with agreements on joint research initiatives and future scientific collaborations.