The project titled "Investigation of Strength and Durability Performance of Geopolymer Composites with Different Rates of Fiber and Nanomaterial Additives", in which Asst. Prof. Hamit Öztürk participated as a researcher and led by Assoc. Prof. Anıl Niş, from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Department of Industrial Engineering faculty member, was entitled to be supported within the scope of TUBITAK 3501 Career Development Program.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Türkiye's most internationally accredited university, continues to carry out its accreditation processes meticulously in order to bring the quality of education to global standards. In this context, the Evaluation Committee of the International Independent Accreditation Agency AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs) visited the university within the scope of the accreditation renewal studies of the departments in the field of Banking and Finance within the IGU Faculty of Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences.

The Masters event series, organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, continues to bring together the important names of the cinema world with students. Ezel Akay, the experienced director, producer and actor, was the guest of the event, which previously hosted master names such as Bülent Sağlam and Ercan Kesal.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) added a new one to its activities emphasizing the importance of art and aesthetics and hosted the opening of the "Rhythm of Nature" themed exhibition of the painter Basri Erdem. The exhibition, which was organized within the Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER), attracted great attention from art lovers.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated in the Thrace Career Fair organized by the Human Resources Office of the Presidency and met with prospective students, graduates and representatives of the business world. A wide interaction was provided with the workshops, information sessions and collaborations held at the fair.

Culinary Forum 2025 brought together leading names in the world of gastronomy, academics and industry representatives and hosted a remarkable session addressing the role of social media in restaurant management. Moderated by Istanbul Gelisim University Gastronomy Departments Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli, the effects of digitalization on restaurants were discussed in a multifaceted way in the session titled "Scroll for the Challenge of Restaurants with Social Media".

All 5 companies within Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TEKMER that applied to KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Program Business Development Support were entitled to receive support and achieved great success. This important development once again demonstrated IGU's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

Avcılar District Director of National Education Özcan Şahin visited Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Rector Prof. Bahri Sahin in his office. IGU Vice Rectors Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu and Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı were also in the meeting. A cooperation protocol was signed on education and projects. Within the scope of the protocol, it is aimed to strengthen the cooperation between IGU and Avcılar District Directorate of National Education, to support educational processes and to implement joint projects.

The launch of the ProUD platform, which was implemented by the Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordinatorship, took place with a wide participation event held on the campus of the university. The ProUD platform, which was developed to support academic and institutional development, aims to strengthen the university's vision in scientific and research fields.

One of the academicians of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphic Design, Assoc. Dr. Prof. Aysun Cançat's works met with art lovers in the "Zen" group exhibition, which was shaped by an interdisciplinary art approach.