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<span class="elementToProof">Dear all,</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">As of April 1, I will be leaving the department to start a new position as a Project Manager at the Social Science Research Office.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">The past three years have been a very meaningful period for me. I truly feel grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and to get to know such a wonderful group of colleagues. During this time, I had the chance to collaborate
closely with some of you, and it has been a real privilege to work alongside such dedicated and inspiring scientists.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Working in this environment has taught me a lot, not only professionally but also personally. Being surrounded by people who are so passionate about their research has always been very motivating for me.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">If during this time I was able, even in a small way, to support your work or contribute to making your research more visible, that would make me very happy.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Thank you very much for your collaboration, support, and kindness throughout these years. I really appreciated the open and friendly atmosphere of our department.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Although I will be moving to a different role, I will still be around on campus, so I hope we can always grab a coffee and catch up, I would love to see you 😊 </span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">I will also be at the office after the second week of March, so I hope to see some of you in person before I leave.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Thank you again for everything, and I wish you all the best with your research and future projects.</span></div>
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<span class="elementToProof">Best regards,</span><br>
<span class="elementToProof">Melike Hocaoğlu</span></div>
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