Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted the International Turkish Franchise and Commercial Agencies Forum (IFEFA) within the scope of its strategic cooperation with the Saudi Arabia-based Im 'an Al-A 'mal Company. This important event held on the university campus brought together brands, investors and entrepreneurs from Turkish and Gulf countries and paved the way for regional and global collaborations.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to expand its education range by focusing on the professions of the future. With the General Assembly Decision of the Council of Higher Education dated 03.07.2025, four new associate degree programs approved for student admission as of the 2025-2026 academic year once again reveal the vision of the university in vocational education.

While rising temperatures in the summer can be challenging even for healthy individuals, they pose serious risks, especially for people with chronic conditions. According to experts, conditions such as heat stroke, dehydration and change in drug effects can lead to vital consequences in heart, diabetes, COPD, kidney and hypertension patients. The ways of protection from summer heat and the measures to be taken against the heat are explained by Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences Vice Dean and Nursing Department Assoc. Prof. Neşe Kıskaç.

Within the scope of Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility, the Vice Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT), one of the well-established higher education institutions of Albania, Prof. Ilir Kapaj visited Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU). Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility Project is a program that aims to develop learning and teaching opportunities in the field of higher education in cooperation with countries outside Europe. This visit, which was carried out within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA171 Project, is the first staff visit hosted by IGU from Albania.

With its aesthetic appearance, high durability and biocompatible structure, zirconium veneers, which have been frequently preferred in dental treatment in recent years, can be long-lasting with proper care and conscious nutrition. However, small mistakes made in the first days after treatment can lead to big problems. Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Dentistry Lect. Feras Haroun made important warnings about dietary habits that should be considered after zirconium coating. Haroun pointed out that especially the first 48 hours are decisive for the success of the treatment, and said that a conscious diet to be applied during this period will both protect dental health and increase the permanence of the treatment.

With the arrival of the summer months, there is a significant increase in tick bite cases throughout Turkey. Experts point out that the risk is higher than ever, especially for children, the elderly and individuals living in rural areas. Two expert academics from Istanbul Gelisim University gave important information and warnings about the increasing cases.

The 'Istanbul Provincial Symposium on Science Applications in High Schools‘ hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University was held with the theme of ‘Future Technologies: Economy and Finance'. To the symposium, Istanbul Provincial Deputy Director of National Education Dr. Ömer Avcı, Provincial National Education Branch Manager Latif Demirkaya, Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, school principals and high school students attended. High school students introduced science projects by giving presentations. After visiting the workshops, certificates were distributed to the participants.

One day before the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS), both students and families are under intense exam stress. According to experts, the attitude of parents as well as students in this period can directly affect the success of the exam. Istanbul Gelisim University Psychological Counselor Mehmet Döngeloğlu shared the attitudes that parents should avoid and the healthy forms of communication they should establish with their children.

Istanbul Gelisim University has added a new one to its successes in sports and has taken its name to the top. Ahmet Doğmuş, a first-grade student at Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Public Relations and Advertising, came in second in Türkiye in the 49 kg Youth Category at the Physically Disabled Youth and Adult Türkiye Weightlifting Championship held in Kırıkkale.

Academics from many countries' central banks and leading universities participated in the international conference titled “Central Banks and Economic History: Thoughts and Perspectives” held in Tirana as part of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Bank of Albania. In the event, which witnessed extensive discussions on the history of economics and central banking, Turkey was represented by Assoc. Prof. Hakan Yıldırım and Asst. Prof. Murat Topcu.