President of the Supreme Council H.E Ambassador Prof. Dr. Derya Örs Delivered the Opening Lecture of the 2024-2025 Academic Year at Ankara Music and Fine Arts University

The 2024-2025 academic year opening ceremony of Ankara Music and Fine Arts University was held with the participation of the President of Atatürk Supreme Council for Culture, Language, and History, H.E. Ambassador Prof. Dr. Derya Örs. Prof. Dr. Örs, who delivered the academic year’s opening lecture, emphasized the profound impact of art on society in his speech.

In his lecture, Örs stated that the creative, philosophical, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of art are directly related to consumer culture. “Art is a universal product of humanity, and the world should be a place where goodness and beauty prevail,” said Örs, stressing that supporting artists and those involved in art should be among humanity’s greatest goals.

BE Prof. Dr. Örs also highlighted the superior power of art in touching the human soul and expressed that integrating culture and art into individuals’ lives would contribute to raising healthier generations. He emphasized the peaceful and unifying power of art by saying, “Notes do not quarrel; they create harmony in unity.”

Toward the end of the ceremony, a promotional film about the university was shown, followed by a musical performance. With the Rector of Ankara Music and Fine Arts University, Prof. Dr. Erhan Özden, BE Prof. Dr. Derya Örs presented certificates of appreciation to the university’s contributing faculty members and certificates of achievement to students who entered the university with high distinction.