The Mediterranean Urban Studies Centre (AKKENT) at Mersin University was established on 30 July 2000 and conducts multidisciplinary research in areas such as the spatial development of settlements in the Mediterranean region, urban morphology, planning, urban history and urban documentation. The Centre operates under the Rectorate, and its management model consists of a director, assistant directors, a management board, and an advisory board.

Mission:

AKKENT continues its activities with the aim of conducting research in the fields of urban history, urban design, spatial development and local knowledge documentation, carrying out oral history studies, creating a digital city archive, organising scientific publications and events, and developing solution-oriented projects in collaboration with partner institutions.

Vision:

To be recognised as a reputable academic centre at national and international level through scientific research, digital documentation and socially-oriented activities in the fields of urban history, urban morphology and urban planning, particularly in Mediterranean cities.