Within the framework of a project “Stand Against Violence” jointly carried out by  the Association for Women to Support the Living (KAYAD), Cyprus Turkish Bar Association, and Universal Special Education and Psychological Services Association,  Eastern Mediterranean University, Architecture Faculty, Interior Architecture Department third year students Sercan Korkmaz and Ali Dikbaş became the winners of a competition organised for the design of a monument for the same purpose by the said authorities.

Korkmaz and Dikbaş’s project will be exhibited as a symbol of the “Struggle Against Violence” at the roundabout on Kemal Şemiler Street under the support of Nicosia Turkish Municipality.      

Expressing her pleasure in the remarkable success of the said students, EMU Interior Architecture Chair Prof. Dr. Uğur Ulaş Dağlı stated that EMU Interior Architecture Department brings up young professionals who possess creativity in all areas of design. Prof. Dr. Dağlı added that  their department graduates creative, critical and modern designers who have a broad vision.

Extending her congratulations and best wishes to the winning students, Prof. Dr. Dağlı  also put forth that Eastern Mediterranean University’s Interior Architecture Department is the only department possessing international accreditation among Interior Architecture Departments providing study opportunities both within the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Selcan Korkmaz - TRNC

We took part in the competition with the motivation of our instructors. Our aim was to experiment our skills at a platform supporting our development. I am very happy to have participated in this competition. It was a very valuable experience for us. Each piece of iron in our project represents a person and they become stronger when they stand together. I am extremely pleased with the education we receive in EMU Architecture Faculty.

Ali Dikbaş - TRNC

I am extremely pleased with our success in the competition. Our aim was to explore our skills through the said event. I am pleased to study in EMU as we are continuously supported by  prominent faculty members who possess professional skills and qualities. We are planning to work in Dubai in the future so any success we obtain would contribute to our employability. I recommend everyone to pursue their higher education in Eastern Mediterranean University.