A Meaningful Step for the Environment from IGU Students: “Meeting for Nature”

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which treats internationalization as one of the core elements of education, research, and scientific output, keeps strengthening the partnerships it has built with distinguished higher education institutions in different parts of the world. Through the academic mobility carried out under Erasmus+ programs, IGU increases knowledge and experience sharing, offers new opportunities to its students and academics on a global scale, and contributes to the growth of international research networks. In this context, under the Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Teaching Mobility Program, Prof. Brad R. Roth and Prof. Kevin Deegan-Krause, faculty members of Wayne State University, one of the leading research universities in the United States, were hosted at Istanbul Gelisim University from July 6 to 10, 2026.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues its work on developing university-industry cooperation through its strong research infrastructure, accredited laboratories, and technology-focused projects. Contributing to the R&D ecosystem with advanced technology facilities led by its Wind Tunnel Laboratory, IGU also takes an active role in events aimed at increasing national and international partnerships. In this context, Istanbul Gelisim University presented its laboratory infrastructure and innovative projects to industry representatives at the "University Laboratory Infrastructures Promotion Day," organized in cooperation with Teknopark Istanbul and TRTEST Test ve Değerlendirme A.Ş.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to organize events that bring its students together with different art disciplines and industry professionals. At the event held by the Visual Communication Design Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts, director Ahmet Bikiç's documentary "SALT (A Story of Homeland Defense: The Martyrs of Salt)" was screened for students. In the talk that followed, moderated by Faculty of Fine Arts Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Murat Doğan, the discussion covered the documentary's contribution to historical and cultural memory, the power of cinema to build bonds between societies, and the production processes of documentary filmmaking.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has recorded an important achievement by broadening its range of activity under the Erasmus+ program. The project titled "SHAPE: Youth Shaping Their Future through Local Dialogue on Skills" has been awarded funding by the Turkish National Agency under Erasmus+ KA-154 Youth Participation. With the project, IGU will serve as a coordinating institution under KA-154 for the first time.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted the Academic Workshops organized by Gökkuşağı Schools from August 24 to 27, 2026. Over the four-day program, teachers received theoretical and applied training in many areas, from education technologies and AI applications to measurement and evaluation and project development. The Academic Workshops, organized to support the professional development of Gökkuşağı Schools teachers and build their knowledge and practical skills for the new school year, were held at Istanbul Gelisim University. Teachers from the Istanbul campuses attended in person, while those from campuses outside Istanbul joined online. In the interactive and practice-focused workshops, teachers working at different campuses had the chance to share their experience, develop joint work, and produce new education projects.

Istanbul Gelisim University students recorded an important achievement at TEKNOFEST 2026 with their innovative work in artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems. Competing in the "Multi-Agent Intelligent Support System for Public Document and Official Correspondence Processes" category of the Artificial Intelligence Language Agents Competition, the KUTUP AI and BİLTEK teams completed the evaluation stages successfully and earned a place in the final. In the competition, which aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence in public services and the development of intelligent systems, students are working to build innovative and workable AI solutions to real-world problems.

İstanbul Gelişim University (IGU) continues its educational approach of preparing students for the future not only with theoretical knowledge but also with applied practice, production, and industry experience. The Harvest Time Short Film Festival, organized for the third time this year by the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) Radio, Television, and Cinema Department, has evolved into an important platform supporting innovative production by bringing young filmmakers together under one roof. The festival, realized with the contributions of the university's internal and external stakeholders, made the work of young talents in cinema visible while allowing students to come together with industry professionals, share experiences, and reach wider audiences with their productions.

İstanbul Gelişim University (IGU), which has made a name for itself through its successes in international rankings, its research-focused vision, and its scientific output, has achieved another important milestone in strengthening its global academic visibility. IGU continues to contribute to the world literature through the original work of its academics, who consistently strengthen the university's standing in the scientific world through high-quality publications in high-impact international journals, patent performance, research projects, and international collaborations.

İstanbul Gelişim University, which stands out for its international achievements in engineering, technology, and innovation, continues to support the engineers of the future across many areas, from scientific output and technology development to entrepreneurship and the training of qualified human resources. İstanbul Gelişim University, noted for its strong academic infrastructure, technology transfer activities, and approach to increasing women's representation in science and engineering, emphasized this vision through its support for the World Women Engineers Day program organized by TÜMKAD.

The transformation artificial intelligence is creating in the labor market brings with it new risks and opportunities for women's employment. Sharing her assessments on the subject, Asst. Prof. Selda Tunç Subaşı, Director of the Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) Center for Gender Studies, drew attention to AI's potential to deepen existing inequalities, while noting that with the right education and employment policies, new career paths could also open up for women.