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.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) held the Academic Performance Award Ceremony with great participation, which it made traditional in order to encourage academic productivity, make qualified studies visible and strengthen the corporate success culture. At the ceremony, success certificates were presented to faculty members who stood out with their academic contributions throughout 2024.…

For the students who will take the university exam tomorrow, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University Abdülkadir Gayretli and the Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University Prof. Bahri Şahin shared their tips for managing stress and achieving success. Gayretli said: “This year, the number of students taking the exam is expected to be about 2.5 million, which means less competition than in previous years.” Hours before the university exam, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University Abdülkadir Gayretli and the Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University Prof. Bahri Şahin offered motivational messages and practical suggestions to the candidates. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on success without stress, Gayretli stated that students can easily achieve their goals during the exam and preference process. …

Within the scope of the cyber security training project titled "Cybershield Innovators: Pioneering the Future of Digital Security", coordinated by Istanbul Gelisim University and supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a project meeting was held with the Proficiency Institute, the partner of the university in the project, on June 17, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The meeting, which was held due to the transition to the online training phase, was important in terms of clarifying the implementation process and strengthening corporate cooperation. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated in the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025 held in Istanbul in cooperation with the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) between 16-19 June 2025, under the leadership of Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan with a team of 10 people consisting of academic and administrative staff. …

According to the 2025 Impact Rankings results announced by Times Higher Education (THE), Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) once again demonstrated its performance in the field of sustainability. In the ranking prepared in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations, IGU was in the 601-800 band worldwide. Having made a significant leap from last year's 801-1000 band with this success, IGU has once again proven that it continues its steady progress in the field of sustainability.…

The second Harvest Time Short Film Festival, organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF), Department of Radio, Television and Cinema together with the Film Design Club, took place with intense participation and colorful events. Organized with the support of Cheyni, the external stakeholder of the department, the festival brought film lovers together in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall. This year's festival hosted the productions of both university students and young filmmakers at the high school level. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to provide both physical and moral support to its students during the final exams. The university continues to be with the students before the final exams to be held between 10-21 June 2025. The Health Sciences Library (SBK), located in the Rectorate Building (A Block), provides 24-hour uninterrupted service on weekdays during the exam week. Hot soup is offered throughout the night for students who use the library between 17.30 and 08.00. …

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted an important meeting on June 12, 2025 in order to improve the continuity of international accreditation processes and the understanding of quality-oriented education. The meeting was attended by representatives of departments accredited by international accreditation bodies such as AQAS (Germany), ABET (United States) and AHPGS (Germany). Meeting was carried out under the chairmanship of Vice Rector for Quality, Accreditation and Internationalization Prof. Arda Öztürkcan. …

Within the scope of Istanbul Gelisim University Satmer Art Events, Gelisim Art Gallery hosts a striking exhibition this week. Assoc. Prof. Metin Kuş's solo exhibition titled "Katmanlar", which consists of his recent works, met with art lovers with intense participation. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri ŞAHİN and SATMER Director Asst. Prof. Mustafa Günay also participated in the exhibition. …

Research.com, one of the world's leading research and academy portals, ranked Istanbul Gelisim University academicians among the best scientists in Turkey and the world with their degrees in "Engineering and Technology", "Economics and Finance" and "Neuroscience" in the list of the world's "Best Scientists".…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated for the first time in the NAFSA 2025 Higher Education Fair held in San Diego, United States, between May 27–30, 2025. The university was among the 53 higher education institutions representing Turkey in the “ Study in Turkey” pavilion at the fair, which is considered one of the most prestigious international meetings in the field of higher education.…

The graduation ceremony of Bahçeşehir Nazmi Arıkan Science Anatolian High School was held at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall, hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice-Chancellors Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu participated. The joy of graduation was accompanied by high school administrators, teachers, students and families.…

Istanbul Gelisim University athletes drew attention with their outstanding performances in regional and national tournaments they participated in the 2024-2025 season. Istanbul Gelisim University athletes, who took the podium in many branches from football to volleyball, from wrestling to kickboxing and taekwondo, made significant contributions to the sports culture of the university.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Applied Sciences (UBF) brought together student projects and academic productions with the Third Applied Sciences Exhibition held within the scope of the 2024-2025 academic year. The works developed by students from all departments within the faculty within the scope of applied courses and projects attracted great attention in the exhibition area in the Rectorate building. …

For those who would like to prepare nice tables before the Feast of Sacrifice, it is of great importance to store and cook the meat correctly. Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Applied Sciences Head of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department Asst. Prof. Nevruz Berna Tatlısu made suggestions about the cooking process of the meat. Tatlısu emphasized that the conscious approach directly affects both taste and health on many issues from the resting process to the preparation of offal.…

The year-end closing program organized by Avcılar Guidance and Research Center (RAM) was hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University. The event, which was planned to contribute to the professional development of guidance teachers, was organized with the aim of increasing the quality of education and strengthening inter-institutional cooperation.…

Eid al-Adha is a feast of sharing, solidarity and crowded tables. However, according to experts, red meat, which plays a leading role in the tables, can bring health problems when consumed unconsciously. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department Assoc. Prof. H. Merve Bayram warned that increased meat consumption during the Eid al-Adha may lead to serious health problems, especially in individuals with chronic diseases.…

The Wh,te Coat Wearing Ceremony organized by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Istanbul Gelisim University was held with the participation of approximately 700 people in the J Blok Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall. At the ceremony, the white coats, which symbolize the first step students will take in their professional life, were dressed by the instructors. …

Under the leadership of the Disaster and Emergency Coordination Office, Istanbul Gelisim University hosted the "Disaster Awareness Training for Individuals and Families", which aims to increase individual and social awareness against disasters. The event, which took place in the Tusi Conference Hall, was organized as a wide participation program covering both academic and administrative staff and students.…

The Tourism Guidance Department of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences of Istanbul Gelisim University hosted an important event that strengthened its sectoral bonds. Selçuk Eracun, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Tourist Guides (IRO), came together with the students in an interview held at the Aziz Sancar Conference Hall and presented a comprehensive evaluation of the guidance profession. After the event, IRO President and IGU Secretary General and Gastronomy Departments Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli and Asst. Prof. Ramazan İnan discussed Turkish Cuisine studies. …

BISTLAB Finance Laboratory, which was implemented in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences (İİSBF) and Borsa İstanbul INC., was opened with an official ceremony held at IGU. At the opening, while academicians, sector representatives and students come together, it is aimed that the laboratory will prepare the ground for innovative projects in the field of financial technologies and increase its applied education capacity. At the opening, IGU Rector Prof. Bahri ŞAHİN, İİSBF Dean Prof. Kenan Aydın, representatives of Borsa İstanbul INC. also took part. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which stands out with its innovative programs in higher education and suitable for the needs of the age, received positive results from its associate degree program opening applications for 2025. At the same time, important steps have been taken to increase the quality of education with unit updates made in some existing programs. In this direction, two new programs were opened within the Vocational School of Health Services, while three existing programs were restructured in different Vocational Schools.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences Audiology, Health Management, Orthotic Prosthesis and Nutrition and Dietetics Departments held an event called "19 May Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day and Audiology Department White Coat Wearing Ceremony" on 16 May 2025. The event, where Asst. Prof. A. Yüksel Barut was the speaker, attracted great attention of students, families, lecturers and participants.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to strengthen its sectoral ties by closely following the developments in the field of gastronomy and industrial culinary technologies. In this context, on the first day of the "HOSTECH by TUSİD – Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe, Patisserie Equipment and Technologies Fair" held at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center between 27-31 May 2025, IGU Gastronomy Departments Coordinator and Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli and IGU Lecturer İbrahim Levent Demirçakmak participated.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted the 3rd Festival of Applied Communication which deals with the effects of artificial intelligence technologies in the field of communication in a multifaceted way. The two-day festival, organized in collaboration with the departments of Television Journalism and Programming, Public Relations and Advertising, and New Media and Communication of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, brought together media professionals, academicians, students, and industry representatives. The festival examined the transformations created by artificial intelligence in the field of communication with both theoretical and practical dimensions. …

The projects of undergraduate students in science, mathematics and related fields, which were supported and completed or ongoing within the scope of TUBITAK 2209-A and 2209-A University Students Research Projects, met with the scientific world in the workshop organized for the second time. Istanbul Gelisim University students achieved great success at the 2209 A/B Science and Mathematics Student Projects Workshop hosted by Yıldız Technical University. …

As the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) approaches, the stress, loss of motivation and preference uncertainties experienced by students increase. Istanbul Gelisim University continues to support students in this critical process. In an exclusive interview with psychologist Nizam Aydın, the topics that students are most curious about are discussed, from exam anxiety to preference strategies, from family pressure to panic situations that may occur on the morning of the exam. …

The directors of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and Technology Development Center (TEKMER) of the universities in Istanbul met for the seventh time. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TTO also participated in the meeting hosted by BTM TEKMER Fulya. The main purpose of the meeting was determined as to strengthen cooperation between university TTOs and to prepare the ground for the development of joint projects. Participants agreed that knowledge and experience sharing should be systematized and common platforms should be established. …

The second of the 2209 A/B Science and Mathematics Student Workshop, which aims to bring undergraduate student projects in science, mathematics and related fields supported and completed or ongoing within the scope of TUBITAK 2209-A and 2209-A University Students Research Projects, was hosted by Yıldız Technical University. Istanbul Gelisim University participated in the workshop, which brought together young researchers from all over Turkey, with 9 different projects and realized a remarkable representation.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Department of Industrial Engineering faculty member Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım has achieved great success with his advanced material technologies project developed with a circular economy approach. Yıldırım was awarded the first prize in the "Academician Category" in the "National Industry-Oriented R&D and Innovation Project Competition" organized by Adana Hacı Sabancı Organized Industrial Zone (AOIZ) Directorate for the fifth time this year.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Head of Software Engineering Department Asst. Prof. Serkan Gönen gave awareness seminars for high school and secondary school students within the scope of TUBITAK Science Talks. In interviews held at Halil İnalcık Anatolian High School and Gültepe İmam Hatip Secondary School, Asst. Prof. Gönen examined social engineering attacks, one of the most invisible but dangerous threats of the digital age.…

At Istanbul Gelisim University, "Interdisciplinary Independent Life, City and Health Symposium II", which addresses the effects of urbanization on individuals' independent life, access to health services, social justice and sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective, has been the scene of remarkable discussions this year by bringing together knowledge and imagination. At the event, not only problems were discussed, but also creative models of the cities of the future through utopias.…

With the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Cooperatives" by the United Nations, activities to raise awareness in the field of cooperatives in Turkey have accelerated. In this context, a workshop titled "New Trends in Turkish Cooperatives in the Year of International Cooperatives 2025" was organized in cooperation with CIRIEC Turkey and Istanbul Gelisim University and Istanbul Rumeli University.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted the second Gastrotech-themed Gastronomy Festival, where technological innovations, sustainable practices and digital transformation in the field of gastronomy were discussed. Students, academics, industry representatives and gastronomy enthusiasts came together at the event.…

The Psychology Days, which were made traditional by the Department of Psychology of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), were held this year with the theme of "Sleep and Dream". The two-day event was organized to share up-to-date academic information on different fields of psychology, to increase students' professional awareness and to support their scientific thinking skills.…

The Gelisim Film Academy, which was established in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Fine Arts and the Department of Public Relations and Promotion, aims to bring a new breath to the cinema sector. The Academy aims to reveal their creative potential and raise qualified individuals in the field of cinema with the comprehensive trainings it offers for young people between the ages of 14-18.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing held a meaningful awareness event in Buyukada (Big Island) within the scope of 17 May World Hypertension Day. In this study, which prioritizes public health, the blood pressure of the island visitors was measured at the stand and information was given about hypertension and circulatory system diseases.…

The international congress titled "Current Discussions from the Perspective of Sociology and Philosophy" organized by the Sociology Department of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was held in hybrid format on 15-16 May 2025. The congress, which brought together academics on a global scale, offered a remarkable academic platform in terms of both content and participant diversity.…

The document presentation ceremony held at Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus Historical Bath Building brought together 12 universities accredited by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK). Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan attended the ceremony. YÖKAK President Prof. Ümit Kocabiçak, Vice President Prof. Mustafa Çufalı and members of the board of directors also took part.…

Within the scope of the activities of the 100th anniversary of the Republic, in order to increase the access of researchers and students to basic and secondary sources in the field of history, with the works selected from the publications of the Turkish Historical Society, 100th Year Library” was established.…

The "Healthcare Professionals Compete in Turkey" final, organized to draw attention to the importance of vocational and technical education in the field of health, was held on May 7, 2025 at Esenyurt Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Complex. Under the responsibility of Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, with the support of Esenyurt District Governorship; within the scope of the cooperation protocol signed between Esenyurt District Directorate of National Education and Istanbul Gelisim University, the competition organized under the coordination of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School was held with intense participation from across Turkey.…

Launched under the coordination of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and implemented as a student-oriented initiative, the Jet Drone project has reached an important milestone by moving to the production stage. The project, which progresses in cooperation with academicians, students and industry stakeholders, is being developed with the aim of contributing to domestic and innovative technologies.…

The SATMER Culture and Art Festival organized by Istanbul Gelisim University was opened. It is aimed to make the festival, which brings together art lovers by bringing together 15 different art branches from the Ottoman Empire to the present day with technology, a tradition and to take it to the international level. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club once again made a name for itself with its success in underwater sports. The outstanding performance of the Turkish Underwater Sports Federation (TSSF) in the Turkish Fishing Club Championship and National Team Draft held in Aydın Didim Güllük Bay between 9-11 May 2025 revealed the level of university sports. While the Women's Team became the Turkish Champion by surpassing all its competitors, the Men's Team achieved the title of Turkey Second.…

With the summer months approaching, many people are looking for rapid weight loss. However, according to experts, unconscious practices in this process not only prevent permanent weight loss, but can also pose serious health risks. Istanbul Gelisim University Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department Assoc. Prof. H. Merve Bayram made important warnings especially about very low-calorie diets, skipping meals, uniform nutrition and detox applications.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to strengthen its academic collaborations in line with its vision of internationalization. In this context, a new step was taken and an academic cooperation protocol was signed with Hilla University, one of the leading higher education institutions in Iraq, in the province of Babylon. Istanbul Gelisim University Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Head of Public Relations and Promotion Department Asst. Prof. Bülent Deyirmenci, Asst. Prof. Ali Semin and Lecturer Mohammed Abdulqader; Rector Prof. Aqeel Al-Saadi, Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs Assoc. Prof. Imad Salam Abbu met in Babylon, Iraq. …

Yusuf Enes Gültekin, a long-term intern at Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office, represents Turkey at Regeneron ISEF 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair in Ohio, USA. In this prestigious organization, which is considered the "Oscar of Competitions", Yusuf Enes competes in the Environmental Engineering category with his project titled "Vacuum Boiler Design". The project includes an innovative vacuum system that allows hot water to reach directly when hot water is requested from the tap, preventing the waste of cold water that comes first. …

The cooperation protocol signed between Bakırköy Municipality and Istanbul Gelisim University, covering academic, scientific and educational fields, took its first concrete step with the social responsibility project titled "I Became a Mother". The project was implemented in accordance with the protocol signed in the office of Mayor of Bakırköy Assoc. Prof. Ayşegül Ovalıoğlu.…

An important protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) and Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education in order to develop sustainable cooperation in the field of education. Protocol ceremony was carried out with the participation of Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Murat Mücahit Yentür. IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli, Director of Continuing Education Application and Research Center Asst. Prof. Tayfun Timuray, Vice Director Nuray Fırat and Assoc. Prof. Nurhüda Sözen from Istanbul Directorate of National Education also participated.…

The two brother countries, which are at the heart of the Turkish world, continue to deepen their cooperation in the field of education and culture between Turkey and Uzbekistan. Representatives of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) paid an official visit to Uzbekistan State University of World Languages and discussed the possibilities of cooperation between the two universities. The visit was an important development that contributed to the deepening of relations based on common history, deep-rooted ties and mutual trust in the field of higher education. …

"2024 Türkiye's Patent Report" prepared by Patent Effect has been published. In the report, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) took its place at the top of the list by maintaining the title of "Turkish Patent Application Champion" with its 856 patent applications. The university also ranked 6th in the ranking of "Turkish Patent Registrations" with 94 patent registrations.…

A visit was made to Gökçeada District Governor Mr. Nurbaki Yalçın within the scope of the "Ada Kokusu" documentary project carried out by Istanbul Gelisim University. Director of the documentary and Deputy Head of Public Relations and Promotion Department of Istanbul Gelisim University Lect. Ahmet Bikic informed District Governor Yalçın about the project process. …

The Gelisim Film Academy, which was established by Istanbul Gelisim University with the vision of bringing art to society, opens its doors to students in Beypazarı, the historical district of Ankara, in June. Within the scope of the program prepared by Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Fine Arts and Corporate Communication and Promotion Department, the project, which meets young people with interviews, panels, screenings and workshops to be organized, will explore our provinces with cinema potential.…

Organized by the Department of Medical Services and Techniques of Istanbul Gelisim University Vocational School of Health Services (VSHS), Process Improvement Workshop was held on May 5, 2025 at Gelisim Tower Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hall. Organized under the title of "Graduates, Institutions, Students and Academy Meet", the workshop was an important step in line with the goal of continuously improving the education processes of VSHS.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) takes part in the "Innovative Technological Solutions and Business Models for Space and Satellite Systems" competition organized within the scope of the 2025 Hangar Campus Program with its three teams. With this year's theme, the Hangar Campus program invites young entrepreneurs and university students to leave their mark in the field of space technologies once again. The competition supports participating projects in a wide range of innovations from satellite communications to environmental monitoring, from integrated threat assessment systems to smart satellite networks.…

The application process for the cyber security training program titled "CyberShield Innovators: Drivers of the Future of Digital Security", which was implemented in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University and the Germany-based Proficiency Institute and with the support of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has started. The program aims to train a new generation of ethically responsible cybersecurity professionals with high technical equipment against rapidly increasing threats in the digital world.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated in the international symposium on "Turkish World: Social Sciences and Engineering Collaborations", hosted by Uzbekistan Renaissance Education University, which brought together distinguished higher education institutions from the Turkish world, with a high level of academic and administrative representation.…

TEKNOFEST, Turkey's largest aviation, space and technology festival, brought together technology enthusiasts in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus this year. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) also took an active role in the festival with its academic staff and students. On behalf of Istanbul Gelisim University, Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan, Technology Transfer Office Director Yahya Kemal Kıran and TTO assistant student Yusuf Enes Gültekin attended. The delegation examined the projects developed in 6 main and 13 subcategories ranging from primary school to university level and observed that the festival, which was held for the first time in the TRNC, was very productive and successful in terms of the interest of the participants. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Applied Sciences Department of Translation and Interpreting became a Trados Academic Partner by participating in the RWS Campus program, which includes more than 700 universities worldwide and only 9 universities in Türkiye.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has left behind an important first in line with its internationalization goals. The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), which was organized for the first time within the scope of Erasmus+ between April 28 -May 2, 2025, was held with the participation of 32 students from six different countries of Europe.…

According to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's "Innovation Map of Universities" report for 2025, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) stood out as Türkiye's innovation leader with its 125 patent applications in 2024. Another remarkable element in the 2024 data of Istanbul Gelisim University was the high representation of female inventors in patent applications. It was noted that 115of the 125 applications made during the year included at least one female inventor. This rate of 92% is well above the general average of 66% in Türkiye. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) is organizing a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) for the first time within the scope of Erasmus+, taking an important step in line with its internationalization goals. A total of 32 students from Poland, Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Lithuania will participate in the program, which will be held from April 28 to May 2, 2025.…

Emphasizing the importance of psychological preparedness against disasters after the earthquake in the Marmara region, Istanbul Gelisim University Psychology Department Head Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel shared applicable recommendations for both adults and children. Although the earthquake that occurred in Istanbul on April 23 and was felt throughout the city did not cause physical destruction, it brought the fear of earthquakesback to the agenda in the society. Stating that the psychological effects of such disasters should not be ignored, especially for children and individuals with high levels of anxiety, Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel explained psychological support methods. …

Halil Durna U23 and Elite Seniors Muaythai Türkiye Championship organized by the Turkish Muaythai Federation was held between 11-16 April 2025 at Antalya Gymnasium. Kübra Kocakuş, an athlete of Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club, won the title of Turkish Champion with her impressive performance in the Elite Women's A Class 60 kg category by adding a new one to the Muaythai achievements, also known as Thai Boxing, which is a fighting sport, in the championship attended by many athletes from all over Türkiye. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was entitled to be supported within the scope of the 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program carried out by the TUBITAK Scientist Support Programs Presidency (BİDEB) with 54 projects developed by undergraduate and associate degree students. IGU, one of the foundation universities that applied to TUBITAK with a total of 150 project applications, achieved a remarkable success with an acceptance rate of 36%. With 54 projects that qualify for funding, Istanbul Gelisim University entered the top 10 among foundation universities in Türkiye and once again revealed its claim in the field of research and development. …

According to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office's "Innovation Map of Universities" report for 2025, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was the university with the highest number of applications in Türkiye with 932 patent applications between 2010-2024. In 2024, it reached the top once again with 125 applications, reinforcing Türkiye's position as an innovation leader.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER) held the opening of the painting exhibition titled "İki Zaman- Tek An". In the exhibition, the works of İsmet Yedikardeş, one of the important representatives of Turkish painting and ceramic art, met with art lovers. The exhibition was curated by SATMER Director Asst. Prof. Mustafa GÜNAY. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and many different NGO directors also participated. The opening speech was given by Prof. Şahin. Prof. Şahin emphasized the place of art in the university vision. …

Developed at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office and implemented under the umbrella of ULAV company established within the body of TEKMER, "Artificial Intelligence Supported 3D Mapping Project PİRİTA" attracted great attention in 2025 International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Event "Imagine Tomorrow". ULAV was awarded the "Young Entrepreneur" and "Honorary Award" with PİRİTA and PİRİHA in the event, in which IGU Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan also participated and 58 innovative startups competed. The project, which was developed with the vision of domestic and national technology, also attracted the attention of investors and technology experts at the event. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Quality Commission held its meeting numbered 2025-06 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, which was chaired by Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin. During the meeting, the results of the evaluation of IGU's five-year full accreditation during the Institutional Accreditation process carried out by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) were discussed. Abdulkadir Gayretli, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU, also attended the meeting.…

The Harvest Time Short Film Festival, which will be organized for the second time this year by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, is preparing to bring together young cinema enthusiasts. Applications have started for the "First Harvest" competition section of the festival, which is open to high school students.…

Various activities were organized at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) within the scope of Library Week, which is celebrated in the world and in our country every year. The 10 students who borrowed the most from the IGU Library during 2024 were awarded by Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin.…

Organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, The 3rd International Short Film, Video and Photography Symposium was entitled to be supported by the General Directorate of Cinema of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The symposium, which was held in cooperation with Apart Sanat Derneği, brings together academicians, artists and art lovers and focuses on alternative forms of production in the fields of short films, videos and photography.…

Kerem Yükseloğlu, a lecturer in the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), has been awarded the Short Film Production Support given by the General Directorate of Cinema of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Interior Architecture has added a new one to its efforts to improve the creativity and design competencies of its students. The furniture designed and produced by the students of the Department of Interior Architecture within the scope of Furniture III course met with the visitors with the Modular Furniture Exhibition. …

Innovative projects developed in Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and TEKMER ecosystem continue to commercialize with industry collaborations. In this context, an important cooperation agreement was signed between ULAV Defense Technologies established by IGU graduates and LENA Energy. Within the scope of the agreement, one transport drone was sold to LENA Enerji.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which stands out with its innovative approach in education, continues to expand its academic range. As of 2025, 7 new departments and programs opened with the approval of the Higher Education Institution (YÖK) will offer education in different fields from informatics to basic sciences, from game development to digital transformation. These programs, which aim to equip students with competencies suitable for the needs of the age, will prepare them for the future world. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was fully accredited for 5 years as a result of the institutional accreditation evaluation carried out by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK). After the detailed audit process in December, IGU was entitled to receive accreditation at the highest level with the high standards it has shown in the fields of education, research and development, management system and community service. …

Within the scope of the Coffee Talks activities organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Dean of Students, an interview titled "Digital Marketing Techniques" was held. In the event, where students showed great interest, the basics of digital marketing, current strategies and innovations in the sector were discussed.…

The results of "SCImago University Rankings 2025", in which the scientific research, innovation and social impacts of the world's universities are ranked according to SCOPUS and SciVal publication and citation data, were announced. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which stands out with its studies, ranked 6th among foundation universities in the general ranking and 4th in the field of research, and ranked at the top in the categories of Economics, Planning and Civil Engineering. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted the works of Tan Oral, one of Türkiye's leading cartoon artists, and brought art lovers together with a meaningful exhibition. The works reflecting the artist's original lines met with art lovers in the exhibition.…

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted a meaningful event within the scope of 8 March International Women's Day. In the event titled "Today's Female Leaders Talk, Future Female Leaders Listen", women leaders who have achieved significant success in the business world came together with students and shared their experiences.…

Sabahattin Zaim University Rector Prof. Ahmet Cevat Acar and Vice Rector Prof. İbrahim Güney visited Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Sahin in his office. During the visit, views were exchanged on cooperation opportunities and academic studies between the two universities. Istanbul Gelisim University Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli also attended to the meeting. …

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted an event titled "The Secret of Performance: The Intersection of Nutrition and Sports", which addresses the critical role of athlete nutrition on performance. In the event held at Firnas Auditorium, Anadolu Efes Sports Club Dietitian Specialist Dietician Buket Mamur and Beylikdüzü Sports Club Dietitian Nursena Duman shared her professional experiences and conveyed important information in the field of athlete nutrition.…

Turkish Presidency Investment Office officials visited Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Development Center (IGÜTEKMER) and met with entrepreneurs. Within the scope of the visit, detailed information was shared about the contributions and supports provided by the Investment Office to the investment ecosystem in Türkiye and the work of entrepreneurs developing technology and innovation-oriented projects was examined on-site.…

Stating that milk desserts are an ideal option for those who are looking for light alternatives instead of syrupy and heavy desserts during Ramadan, Chef Semanur Önal shared the recipe of custard with betel nut for those who do not want to use sugar in desserts. Chef Didar Başgöze, on the other hand, talked about the making of the rose pudding with chocolate prepared in the style of cold baklava, which has recently become popular on social media.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences (SBF) has successfully completed the international accreditation process. As a result of the evaluations carried out by the Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS), which makes independent evaluations to improve the quality of education, the accreditations of the faculty's Nutrition and Dietetics (Turkish-English), Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish-English) and Nursing (Turkish-English) departments were renewed. With the renewed accreditations, IGU has maintained its position as the university with the most internationally accredited departments in Türkiye.…

Within the scope of TUBITAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program, the scientific research titled "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep Problems and Nutritional Status after 7.8 and 7.5 Magnitude Earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş Province: A Cross-Sectional Study" conducted by Assoc. Prof. Hatice Merve Bayram, from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, was published in the "Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences". …

Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School (IGMYO) students have developed an innovative project that combines personal health and development tracking with technology. “Metabody: Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Intelligent Body Measurement and Development Tracking System for Personal Body Analysis” provides an intelligent platform that allows individuals to analyze their physical changes.…

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.…

Under the leadership of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER), Gelisim Art Gallery hosted the cartoon exhibition of Erdogan Karayel and Hicabi Demirci on February 26, 2025. The exhibition, which consists of the works of two important names representing Turkish cartoon art in the international arena, attracted great attention by university students and art lovers. …

Organized by the Digital Entrepreneurship and Electronic Commerce Club at Istanbul Gelisim University, the E-Commerce Summit themed "Effective Communication, Strong Connections" took place on February 25, 2025 at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hall. The summit, attended by leading names in the industry, provided students with important information in the fields of e-commerce and digital marketing.…

LENA Energy Founder Feridun Biçer took strategic steps to strengthen university-industry cooperation by revisiting Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO). In this meeting, which is a continuation of the previous negotiations, preliminary studies were carried out on a protocol that includes technical cooperation.…

The fifth meeting of the directors of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and the Technology and Innovation Center (TEKMER) of the universities in Istanbul was held on February 18, 2025, hosted by Kültür University. In addition to Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TTO, and/or TEKMER managers and technical experts of many institutions such as Istinye University, Digital Park, Yeni Yüzyıl University, FSMVÜ TTO, BTM TEKMER, Nişantaşı University, Health Sciences University, Biruni Technopark and Beykent University participated in the meeting. …

Days before Ramadan, proper nutrition has become an important agenda item for those who fast. During long hours of fasting, the foods preferred in sahur are of great importance to maintain energy levels throughout the day and reduce the feeling of thirst. Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Asst. Prof. Hande Nur Onur Öztürk shared the tips for a healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan. …

Organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, applications have started for the Harvest Time Short Film Festival. The festival, which is held with the support of the internal and external stakeholders of the department, aims to create more qualified short films by encouraging creative competition among students.…

Under the leadership of Istanbul Gelisim University Psychology Application and Research Center Director Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar, Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress (TJTS) magazine, which will bring a new breath to the field of traumatic stress, started its publication life. Founded by Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar, and the language editor of the journal conducted by IGU Psychology Department Res. Asst. Simay Yilmaz.…

The launch of the ProUD project, which was implemented by the Istanbul Gelisim University Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordinatorship, will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the J Blok Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall. University students and all members are invited to the event, which will start at 13.30.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Radio, Television and Cinema Department Research Assistant Eda Turkay was awarded a special prize in the 8th Education Themed Short Film Competition with her short film Aç Açına.…

Istanbul Gelisim University students achieved great success in the TÜGVA Martyrs' Mercy, Support for Palestine 2025 Wushu Kung Fu Türkiye Championship and Turkish University Sports Federation Bocce Petanque Championship held in Yalova between 4-16 February 2025. In addition to their outstanding performance in the field, IGU students once again revealed the strong bond of sports with national and spiritual values.…

"Group Early Intervention Skills Training in Mass Trauma", organized by Istanbul Gelisim University Psychology Application and Research Center in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Psychosocial Support Services Department and UNICEF, started in Ankara on February 15. The training, which is carried out under the coordination of Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar, will continue until February 21. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TEKMER participated in the "TEKMER Meeting" event organized by KOSGEB and contributed to important negotiations to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.…

Fear of dental treatment is a common problem that can cause many people to neglect their oral and dental health. However, the use of hypnosis in modern dental practices has the potential to make this process more comfortable and painless. Orthodontist and Clinical Psychologist Asst. Prof. Hüseyin Özkan said that hypnosis stands out as an effective method in both reducing patients' anxiety and pain management in dentistry.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Department of Software Engineering Asst. Prof. Şeyma Çetin has achieved great success within the scope of the GCIP-Global Clean Technologies Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program carried out by TUBITAK and UNIDO. She stood out as one of the most successful women entrepreneurs of the program with the "Emerging Women Entrepreneur Award" she received on behalf of Raymare Biotechnology Inc.…

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) took the step of monetary expansion at the first Monetary Policy Committee (PPK) meeting of 2025 with a one-week repo tender rate cut by 250 basis points. This situation aims to increase housing demand and create a revival in the construction sector by facilitating the access of market factors to financing. Making statements on the subject, Asst. Prof. Mustafa Kerem Börü added that the interest rate cut can contribute to the realization of new projects in the construction sector by increasing the demand for housing.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated in the EKET University Promotion Fair held on February 5-6. At the fair, IGU Chairman of the Board of Trustees Abdülkadir Gayretli, IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli came together with the candidates who would make a preference and gave information about the university to the students.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Department of Industrial Engineering faculty member Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım has achieved a significant success. Yıldırım's invention numbered 2023/004775 titled "Production method of smart composite material with high performance properties containing nanocellulose and nickel-titanium alloy" was registered as an inspected patent by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT). The invention gained patent rights to be valid for 20 years. …

Yıldız Technical University (YTU) Rector Prof. Eyüp Debik visited Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin in his office. Abdulkadir Gayretli, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU, YTU Vice Rector Prof. Vatan Karakaya, IGU Vice Rectors Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Arda Öztürkcan and IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli also attended to the meeting. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences (IGUSBD) continues to contribute to the academic world. The October 2024 issue of the international peer-reviewed journal, which is published twice a year, in April and October, met with readers. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) TEKMER participated in the "TUBITAK Horizon Europe Information Day" event held within the body of Entertech Istanbul Technopolis together with entrepreneurs, academicians and relevant units of the university. At the event, where the funding opportunities and support mechanisms of the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe Programme were introduced, the participants gained important information.…

At Istanbul Gelisim University, Türkiye's most internationally accredited university, a meeting was held between January 27-29 with AQAS officials, a member of the International Independent Accreditation Agency and the European Quality Assurance Association, within the scope of discussing and renewing the international accreditation processes of the departments of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to make a name for itself internationally with its academic achievements. IGU Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering Lecturer Dr. Bahadır Kopçasız has been awarded the "Best Researcher" award within the scope of the "Composite Materials International Research Awards", in which distinguished scientists worldwide were nominated. …

The short film Aç Açına (Home Cooking), produced by Eda Türkay, research assistant at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, was ranked among the ten best short films of the year by the Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD).…

Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences (IGUSABDER) and Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences (IGUSBD) draw attention with their rise in the SOBIAD index.…

Düzce University Rector Prof. Nedim Sözbir visited Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin in his office. Vice Rector of Düzce University Prof. Serkan Torun and IGU Vice Rectors Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu and Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı also participated. …

Expomaritt Exposhipping Istanbul 2025, one of the biggest events of the maritime sector in Türkiye, will be held at Istanbul Expo Center between 18-21 February. Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School (IGMYO) Maritime and Port Management Program will be included in this fair, which will bring together industry leaders, experts and professionals from all over the world. …

High School Winter Academy 2025, which is organized by Istanbul Gelisim University Public Relations and Promotion Department and aims to raise awareness about the personal development and professional interests of high school students, will be held between 28-31 January. The activity aims to contribute to students' career plans and bring them one step closer to their future professions.…

The Academic General Assembly meeting of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences for 2025 took place on Wednesday, January 22 at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences Prof. Kenan Aydin attended to the meeting, which brought together the faculty members.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli visited the Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, in his office. During the visit, the educational vision of Istanbul Gelisim University, university activities and public cooperation projects were discussed.…

The 4th meeting of the directors of the TTO (Technology Transfer Office) and TEKMER (Technology and Innovation Center) of the universities in Istanbul was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Dijitalpark Teknokent, a joint organization of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University and Turkish-German University. In addition to Istanbul Gelisim University TTO, TTO/TEKMER directors of various universities attended the meeting.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) achieved a significant success at the international level by ranking in the 1001-1200 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking in 2025. IGU has achieved another significant success in two different categories by appearing for the first time in THE World Universities Subject Rankings list. IGU succeeded in being represented in the rankings for the first time in THE World Universities Field Ranking 2025. The Universtity was in the 601-800 band in the Business and Economics category and in the 501-600 band in the Social Sciences category.…

The PİRİTA-Artificial Intelligence-Assisted 3D Mapping Project, developed by Istanbul Gelisim University by making a strategic contribution to Türkiye's technological development, achieved a great success by reaching the final in the Research Project of the Year: stem category at THE Awards Asia 2025, one of the most prestigious higher education rankings in the world. With the PİRİTA project, IGU is the only Turkish Foundation University to reach the finals at THE Awards Asia 2025 organized by the UK-based international higher education rating agency Times Higher Education (THE) .…

Istanbul Gelisim University held the 2024-2025 Fall Semester Basic Science Education Evaluation Meeting in the meeting room 505 of the Rectorate Building. Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector for Education Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu, Vice Rector for Research and Development Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and academic staff conducting Mathematics, Statistics and Physics courses participated to the meeting. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) announced an innovative project that will make the life of visually impaired individuals easier. This system, called "Smart Glasses with Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Features for Visually Impaired Individuals", has advanced technological features that enable visually impaired individuals to move independently. Project has been developed by Furkan Onur, Asst. Prof. Kenan Şentürk, Asst. Prof. Serkan Gönen and Res. Asst. Tunay Acıman.…

One of the companies operating within IGU TEKMER, Cistron Biologics Molecular Research Development Industry and Trade Inc. was entitled to receive support within the scope of TUBITAK's 1507 SME R&D Start-up Support Program 2024-2 call.…

Happiness is one of the goals that modern man pursues the most, however, many people experience a deep sense of uneasiness, even when they are happy. This situation is called "fear of happiness" or "cherophobia" in the scientific literature. According to clinical psychologist İrem Uyar, there are negative experiences and social beliefs behind this fear in the past.…

With the acceleration of digitalization and the spread of remote working models, it has become a common expectation that employees will be accessible by employers after working hours. This leads to blurring of work and life boundaries, increasing the risk of stress and burnout. Asst. Prof. Nazlı Yüceol, addressed the effects of this problem on employees and carried out a comprehensive study on the "Right to Disconnect", which is of great importance in terms of determining the boundaries between work and private life.…

The cooperation protocol between Bakırköy Municipality and Istanbul Gelisim University, which covers academic, scientific and educational fields, was signed in the office of Bakırköy Mayor Assoc. Prof. Ayşegül Ovalıoğlu.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to support students during the exam period. The Health Sciences Library, located in the IGU Rectorate Building (A Block), starts to serve 24 hours a day on weekdays before the final exams and offers free soup to students during the night.…

The social responsibility project "On the Trace of Heritage: We Carry Istanbul's Cultural Wealth to the Future with IGU" implemented by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts has been successfully completed. In the project, which consists of three stages, Istanbul's historical sites and cultural riches were examined. At the end of the project, a booklet providing brief and concise information about the cultural heritage of the city was prepared.…

Recently, scandals to add water to milk have been worrying consumers. Some producers who add water to milk due to commercial concerns both reduce the nutritional value of the milk and put public health at risk. So, how can we distinguish natural milk? Nurullah Zekeriya Akar, Food Engineer msc, explained the tricks and cheating methods of natural milk by giving critical warnings to consumers.…

Recently, the reasons for the increasing complaints of eating disorders have been wondered. While experts emphasize that beauty prints play a critical role in the spread of eating disorders, they draw attention to the negative effects of the media, the fashion world and social media on individuals. Stating that this situation has turned into a public health problem not only for the individual but also for the society, the experts pointed out the importance of awareness-raising activities for the solution. Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Tuğba Türkcan made remarkable statements on the subject.…

Between December 17-19, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU)—the Turkish university holding the highest number of international accreditations—hosted a visit from representatives of AQAS, an independent international accreditation body and member of the European Quality Assurance Association, to review and renew the international accreditation processes of the Faculty of Fine Arts.…

Council of Higher Education (YÖK) President Prof. Erol Özvar announced that the conditions for opening a doctoral program in universities are subject to accreditation requirement. This regulation, which aims to increase the quality in the higher education system in Türkiye, is seen as an important milestone for doctoral education. In this context, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which is a leader in accreditation in Türkiye, is at the forefront in this field with its 56 accredited undergraduate programs and offers a great opportunity to students who want to pursue an academic career with its 100% scholarship/free doctoral programs.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues to take important steps in international accreditation processes. IGU, the university with the most internationally accredited programs in Türkiye, hosted the evaluation and renewal visits of many prestigious accreditation organizations between November and December 2024. These processes once again demonstrated the university's commitment to the quality of education at international standards.…

Lecturer from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, Kerem Yükseloğlu's short film project Tonight is Different from the Others, achieved great success at the 5th Esenler Film Festival. The project won the “Short Film Production Award” and the “Flod Color Award”.…

KOSGEB (Small and Medium Industry Development Organization) President Ahmet Serdar İbrahimcioğlu and KOSGEB İkitelli Manager Selim Serkan Ercan visited Istanbul Gelisim University TEKMER and examined the projects carried out in the center. President İbrahimoğlu, who met with entrepreneurs operating in the fields of biotechnology, health, electronics and software, listened to innovative projects and closely followed the studies.…

The successive plane crashes in the last days of the year have caused public concern. While discussions on the reliability of the airline and the causes of increasing accidents continue, Asst. Prof. Haluk Kul from the Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Department made evaluations on the subject.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has updated the Academic Performance Evaluation System (APSIS) Implementation Procedures and Principles for 2024. The new regulations aim to evaluate the performance of academic staff more comprehensively and objectively.…

The project prepared by Res. Asst. Hazal Türkmen Yazgaç, research assistant at IGU Architecture Department, under the consultancy of Prof. Demet Ulusoy Binan, was deemed worthy of support within the scope of TUBITAK's "1002-A Rapid Support Module". The project, which was prepared under the consultancy of Demet Ulusoy Binan, was found worthy of support within the scope of TUBITAK's "1002-A Rapid Support Module". The project titled "A Study on the Outstanding Universal Value and World Heritage Potential of the Menzil Islamic-Ottoman Social Complexes of the Mimar Sinan Period" took an important step by successfully completing the scientific evaluation process.…

Istanbul Gelisim University opened the art exhibition "Selection from International Art Array Exhibition", which brought together art lovers. The event, which took place on the 4th floor of the Tower building on Wednesday, December 25, attracted great attention with distinguished works from different art branches. The exhibition can be visited until February 2, 2025. …

Organized with the intensive participation of Istanbul Gelisim University Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Technology and Electrical Program students, IV. Electronic Circuits Project Exhibition brought together technology enthusiasts. The event, where students showcased their creativity and engineering skills, turned into an innovation feast where more than 60 projects were introduced.…

Accumulators and investors who closely follow gold prices are wondering how long the fluctuations in the market will last. Explaining the subject, Assoc. Prof. Hakan Yıldırım said that the biggest reason for the changes in gold prices is global developments.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) hosted a meaningful event on December 24, 2024, offering students and teachers of Şehit Melih Sancar Secondary School the opportunity to experience science and technology. A total of 26 students and 2 teachers participated in the program held in the Tower Campus. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin Bahri Şahin and Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, visited Avcılar District Governor Dr. Orhan Burhan in his office. During the visit, a productive meeting was held between the university and the district administration on joint projects and cooperation opportunities that could be implemented.…

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Organized in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University and Istanbul Psychotherapy Academy- Gençpsider Platform, the ‘Ayrılıklar Da Sevdaya Dahil (Separations Also Included in Love)’ Psychology Summit discussed deep and meaningful psychological issues about human beings. At the summit, themes such as separation, attachment and individualization were discussed in detail with the contributions of experts in their fields.…

Oral cancer, a type of mucosal cancer that usually occurs in the lower lip, mouth and tongue, has recently become widespread. Dr. Semih Tanrıverdi, a specialist radiologist, made statements about oral cancer, which has symptoms such as mouth sores, white or red spots, bad breath, difficulty chewing and weight loss.…

The short film project “Aç Açına”, produced by Res. Asst. Eda Türkay, a research assistant at the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema, Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Istanbul Gelişim University (İGÜ), left the 11th International Uşak Short Film Festival with the Best Editing award.…

The Club Promotion Week held at Istanbul Gelisim University brought the energy of the campus to the top. In the event, which took place between 17-20 December, more than 60 student clubs introduced their activities with the stands they opened and gave visitors pleasant moments. …

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 IGU academician Assoc. Prof. Anıl Niş, was entitled to be supported within the scope of TUBITAK 3501 Career Development Program.…

The results of the “UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024” has been announced. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which attracts attention with its environmental sustainability studies, has achieved another significant success by continuing its rise in previous years. IGU, whichfirst entered the GreenMetric ranking in 2022, ranked 677th in the world ranking with a total score of 6070 with an increase of 435 points this year. IGU, which ranks 70th among all universities in Türkiye, was ranked 15th among foundation universities in Türkiye.…

Health Technologies Seminar was held in cooperation with Gelisim University Technology Center (TEKMER) and Istanbul Gelisim University Scientific Research Projects Office (BAP). In the seminar, the current situation in health technologies was analyzed and government incentives for innovation were mentioned.…

At Istanbul Gelisim University, Türkiye's most internationally accredited university, a meeting was held between December 10-12 with AQAS officials, a member of the International Independent Accreditation Agency and the European Quality Assurance Association, within the scope of discussing and renewing the international accreditation processes of the departments of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences.…

Microhobist, one of the TEKMER companies of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), was awarded the "Best Female Entrepreneur" award at Take Off Istanbul, one of the most comprehensive entrepreneurship events in Türkiye. Microhobist, which attracts attention with its innovative projects in the field of agriculture and its vision that directs the sector, has received great appreciation with its support for women's entrepreneurship and creative solutions. …

The International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, which is closely followed and featured in the news by the Council of Higher Education, which continues its activities with the aim of taking the lead in the global race in the field of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, was successfully completed at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU). The festival received its first award with the "Best Project/Event" award in the "Artificial Intelligence Social Impact and Art" category at the event organized by the "Artificial Intelligence Association for My Country" hosted by the Ankara Information Technologies and Communication Agency. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Greenwich University, one of Pakistan's leading higher education institutions, in line with its goal of strengthening international academic cooperation. The agreement aims to cover cooperation in various areas such as student and staff exchange, joint projects and research activities.…

As announced on the official website of the Presidency, Yusuf Enes Gültekin, a graduate of Tokat Erbaa Yılmaz Kayalar Science High School and a long-term intern at IGU TTO, will represent Türkiye at the Regeneron ISEF 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Ohio, USA in May 2025.…

The Department of Occupational Therapy of the Faculty of Health Sciences organized an gown-wearing ceremony for fourth-grade students. Istanbul Gelisim University Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Rıfat Mutuş, Head of Occupational Therapy Department Asst. Prof. Çağıl Ertürk gave a speech.…

The unmanned agricultural aircraft IGU ZİHA-01, developed by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), was exhibited at MÜSİAD Expo-24 fair and attracted the intense attention of the Argentine delegation. IGU ZİHA-01, which has a liquid capacity of 22 liters, a flight time of 25 minutes and smart autonomous flight capability, was highly appreciated during the demonstration flight held in front of IGU K Block within the scope of the fair. …

International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Istanbul Gelisim University recently held a significant collaboration meeting as part of the "Korean Language Dissemination Education" project, supported by the South Korean government. The meeting, held on December 3, 2024, was attended by Prof. Kim Ji-Hyung, Project Lead from Kyung Hee Cyber University in South Korea, along with project researchers Prof. Seo Jinsuk, Prof. Cho Eunhui, and Kui-Im Jung.…

The International Sustainability Short Film Festival, which was organized for the first time in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University Public Relations and Promotion Directorate and the Faculty of Fine Arts, ended with a magnificent gala after a three-day program. The festival provided an important platform for young filmmakers around the world to express themselves. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) continues its international collaborations with the aim of strengthening its academic ties with the Turkish world. In this regard, an important academic cooperation protocol was signed between IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and Uzbekistan Renaissance University of Education Rector Prof. Nusratilla Barakayev. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) participated actively in the MUSIAD EXPO 2024 Fair held in TÜYAP last week. The participation certificate given to the IGU Technology Transfer Office due to its contributions at the MUSIAD Expo was prrsented by the TTO officials to the Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), in collaboration with TEKMER (IGU Technology Development Center) and Cim Games, successfully hosted the Game Jam event, bringing together students and young entrepreneurs passionate about gaming. The event provided participants with a platform to enhance their creative thinking and game development skills.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) participated in the 34th European Association for International Education (EAIE) International Education Fair held in Toulouse, France between 17-20 September 2024. Alisa Usubova Aliyev, International Exchange and Cooperation Office Coordinator representing Istanbul Gelisim University, took part in the fair.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO), which stands out with its many projects and collaborations in scientific and technological fields, continues its activities. At the MÜSİAD Expo 2024 Fair held between 26-29 November, the Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector in Charge of R&D Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı visited the IGU TTO booth. Prof. Bahri Şahin was informed about the latest status of the projects carried out by the Technology Transfer Office and the intense interest of the visitors to the booth during the fair. …

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Technology Transfer Office (TTO), which stands out with its many projects and collaborations in scientific and technological fields, continues its activities. At the MÜSİAD Expo 2024 Fair held between 26-29 November, the Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector in Charge of R&D Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı visited the IGU TTO booth. Prof. Bahri Şahin was informed about the latest status of the projects carried out by the Technology Transfer Office and the intense interest of the visitors to the booth during the fair. …

İstanbul Esenyurt University Asst. Prof. Kevser Soydan's illustration exhibition with the theme of "Design from Character to Game" was opened at Istanbul Gelisim University. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Vice Rectors Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu, Dean of Istanbul Esenyurt University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Sait Yilmaz and IGU SATMER Director Mustafa GÜNAY participated to the exhibition. …

The International Sustainability Short Film Festival, organized for the first time in cooperation with Istanbul Gelisim University, Public Relations and Promotion Directorate and the Faculty of Fine Arts, has started. The festival offers a significant opportunity for young filmmakers around the world to express themselves. After the silence and the National Anthem, the opening speech was made by Abdulkadir Gayretli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), and Ahmet Bikiç, Festival Director and Vice President of Istanbul Gelisim University Corporate Communication and Promotion Department. …

Istanbul Gelisim University participated in the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Days held on November 12-13, 2024, delivering strong international visibility and drawing attention as the only university from Türkiye with an accepted project. …

MUSIAD Expo 2024 Fair has started. IGU Technology Transfer Office (TTO) participated in the fair held in Tüyap between 26-29 November. İGÜ TTO's innovative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), VTOL UAVs that can take off and land vertically and drones with gripper mechanisms, which are exhibited at the fair, attract great attention from domestic and international investors.…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry spotted that some honeys sold with the label "natural honey" in grocery stores, markets and on the internet were fake. Dr. Eda Şensu Demir discussed the fake honey issue, which often comes up. Demir gave information about the contents of fake honeys offered for sale in order to mislead the consumer and to make unfair profits. She explained the ways to understand which of the honeys on the market are fake and which are real/natural. Evaluating the fake honey news that has been frequently on the agenda recently, Istanbul Gelisim University Vocational School Food Technology Program Lecturer Eda Şensu Demir stated: "Fake honey can lead to digestive system disorders, headaches and diseases such as obesity, hyperglycemia and liver and kidney damage in the long term." Speaking about the methods of distinguishing fake honey, Demir said that the only sure way to distinguish fake honey from natural one is through laboratory analysis. …

"Conservation of Nature and Wildlife for Sustainable Tourism" project, which is carried out by the Directorate General for Nature Conservation and National Parks 15th Regional Directorate and Malatya Provincial Branch Directorate and supported by the Fırat Development Agency, has been successfully completed.…

Bezmialem Foundation University Fatih Campus hosted a breakfast meeting where Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) and TEKMER managers in Istanbul came together. At the meeting, the transfer of technological know-how in universities to industry, the role of TTOs in this process and the importance of the commercialization process were discussed.…

Istanbul Gelisim University offers young filmmakers around the world an important opportunity to express themselves with the International Sustainable Short Film Festival, which will be organized for the first time in cooperation with the Directorate of Public Relations and Promotion and the Faculty of Fine Arts. The festival, which will take place between 27-29 November 2024, aims to emphasize environmental awareness and social responsibility through cinema by focusing on the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. …

Young leaders who came together under the leadership of Afyonkarahisar Kendin Yap (DIY) Association within the scope of the project named Youth Organizational Leadership (YOL) supported by the European Union, visited Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Rector Prof. Bahri Sahin in his office.…

Dubai chocolate, which has become widespread both in production and consumption in recent days, brings many health problems when consumed frequently. Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Asst. Prof. Merve Bayram explained the harms of Dubai chocolate and the aspects that threaten human health. …

We are pleased to announce our project CyberShield Innovators has been selected as one of the winners of the Call for Training Proposals 2024, under the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative. The EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative is a project of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and is funded by the European Commission. This recognition highlights our commitment to promoting deep tech education and skills development in Europe.…

In order to strengthen international cooperation in the field of education, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) hosted Assoc. Prof. Faysal Osra, the Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Ankara. The visit focused on improving educational relations between the two countries and providing more opportunities for students from Saudi Arabia. …

The German Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS), which aims to increase the quality of education by carrying out the accreditation studies of various education programs in the field of Health and Social Sciences, visited Istanbul Gelisim University between 10-12 November 2024 within the scope of discussing and renewing the international accreditation processes of the Faculty of Health Sciences academic programs.…

Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated at IGU on the 86th anniversary. Commemoration program was carried out with the contributions of IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Asst. Prof. Abdullah Yüksel Barut, Research Author Dr. Onur Uzer. The program started with the opening speech of IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, then continued with Yüksel Barut's and Dr. Onur Uzer's speeches. In the program, the folk songs, poems and zeibek dance that Ghazi Atatürk loved were also included.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Dentistry organized a "2024-2025 Academic Year White Coat Ceremony" for students who have just started the faculty this year. Students took their first steps to become the dentists of the future.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design organized the "2023-2024 Education Period Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Turkish&English) Mixed Student Portraits Exhibition" within the scope of the 2023-2024 Education Period. …

Academic literacy education organized by IGU faculty member Dr. Esat Daşdemir titled "Academic Reading, Research, Writing and Publishing Education for Associate and Undergraduate Students" attracted great attention. Hundreds of people applied from 90 different universities that met the criteria for participation in education. During the 20-day announcement and application process, the web page of the project, Akademiloji.com, received more than 2500 unique visitors.…

Representatives from one of China's reputable universities, East China Jiaotong University (ECJTU), scheduled a visit to Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) on November 6, 2024. While IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Sahin, Vice Rectors Prof. Arda Ozturkcan, Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu, and International Exchange and Cooperation Coordinator Alisa Usubova attended the meeting as part of the visit on behalf of Istanbul Gelişim University, senior academic and administrative administrators, including Rector Liu Hesheng, TTO Director Chen Ke, Human Resources Director Li Dongwei, International School Dean Zhu Wanghai, and Technology Transfer Center Director Luo Guoliang, attended on behalf of ECJTU.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Institutional Open Access Archive (DSpace@Gelisim) continues its rise in the Turkish Academic Archive “Harman” system prepared by TUBITAK. As of October 2024, DSpace@Gelisim, which rose to 63rd place among Turkish institutional open access archives, has also exceeded 8,300 in terms of the number of materials.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) and Shumen University faculty members in Bulgaria organized an international group painting exhibition at Nikola Marinov Art Gallery. The exhibition was curated by Prof. İsmet Çavuşoğlu, a faculty member of the Graphic Design Department of Istanbul Gelisim University's Faculty of Fine Arts. The opening of the exhibition was carried out by Istanbul Gelisim University Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı.…

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted Sudan Consulate General in Istanbul Osama Mahgoub, Sudan Student Association President Mohammed Eid and Sudan Diaspora Foreign Relations Officer Ali Mustafa. Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rectors Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu, Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and Corporate Communication and Promotion Department Head Asst. Prof. Bülent Değirmenci attended the meeting.…

Organized by the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts and supported by the T.R. General Directorate of Cinema of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, International Short Film, Video and Photography Symposium was successfully completed.…

At the II. International Dicle Documentary and Short Film Festival Conference held in Diyarbakır awards were given to the films that made it to the finals. The festival, which was held for the second time this year, received applications for 3 thousand 64 films from 116 countries. After nine months, the finalists have been announced. The final 24 films were shown for two days and interviews were held. Immediately after the interviews held between 2-3 November, speeches were made after the silence and the National Anthem. Then, the top three films were shown and plaques were presented. …

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) organized an opening meeting for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the participation of Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice-Rectors Prof. Nuri Kuruoğlu, Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Prof. Arda Öztürkcan, and FHS Dean Prof. Rıfat Mutuş and FHS faculty members. Prof. Mutuş inaugurated the meeting with a detailed presentation reflecting on data and key developments from the 2023-2024 academic year.…

The exhibition, which includes Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Fine Arts lecturer Assoc. Prof. Nuri Sezer's 45 illustration artworks and curated by Istanbul Gelisim University Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER) Director Asst. Prof. Mustafa Günay, carried out with the IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin's participation.…

The 'Türkiye Ranking 2024-2025‘ data, prepared by the University Ranking by Academic Performance Laboratory (URAP), established by the Middle East Technical University (METU) Informatics Institute in 2009, ranking the universities with the highest academic performance, has been published. According to the report, Istanbul Gelisim University ranked 117th in Türkiye, rising 15 places, while ranking 24th among foundation universities.…

Within the scope of the activities of TUBITAK 2237-A Educational Activities Support Program organized to encourage higher education students who are open to scientific development and have future goals to conduct scientific research and publications by bringing them together with academicians, IGU Faculty Member Dr. Esat Daşdemir will organize a training event titled "Academic Reading, Research, Writing and Publishing Training for Associate and Undergraduate Students".…

Istanbul Gelisim University hosted the international art exhibition held in Targovishte, Bulgaria. At the invitation of the management of the Nikola Marinov State Art Gallery, ten art instructors from our university and six artists from Shumen University Bishop Konstantin of Preslav came together at the opening of the exhibition on October 17, 2024. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) participated in 2024 Saha Expo Defense and Aerospace Fair. IGU TTO, which attracted great attention at the fair, gained cooperation opportunities with many domestic and foreign companies in the fields of defense industry, aviation and space technologies.…

Istanbul Gelisim University 2024-2025 Academic Year Opening Ceremony and Honorary Doctorate Appointment Ceremony were held. The first opening lecture was given by Binali Yıldırım, the last Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye and the Chairman of the Aksakallar Delegation of the Organization of Turkic States (TDT). In addition, with the senate decision taken by the university, Binali Yıldırım was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree. …

After the opening of Istanbul Gelisim University 2024-2025 academic year and Honorary Doctorate Ceremony, IGU Gastronomy Department students offered a special dinner to the last Prime Minister, Binali Yıldırım. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU Abdülkadir Gayretli, Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli attended.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office signed a strategic protocol with Volo Composite at Saha Expo’24 Fair with the participation of Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin. Interviews were also held with many companies visiting the IGU TTO booth within the scope of cooperation.…

A consultation meeting was held between Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) and Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) regarding international projects for the 2024-2025 academic year within the scope of project collaboration studies.…

Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School Lecturer Tuğba Saray Çetinkaya's project titled "IoT and Machine Learning Based System Design for the Estimation of Particulate Matter Density in the Air in the Hospital Environment" was entitled to receive support within the scope of TUBITAK 1002A Rapid Support Module.…

Istanbul Gelisim University team AgroBits achieved great success in the Agricultural Technologies category at TEKNOFEST Mediterranean and became one of the best in Türkiye.…

Istanbul Gelisim University has signed an important cooperation with Air Anka Airlines Inc. Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin IGU Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Banking and Insurancelecturer Dr. Tayfun Timuray and Air Anka Airlines Inc. Chairman Serkan Yazıcıoğlu participated to the protocol.…

Nuri Kılıç, a student of Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Sports Sciences, won the title of "World Champion" in the U21 Men's Kumite branch-60 kg at the World Cadet, Junior, U21 Karate Championship. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin hosted Nuri Kılıç in his office and presented the congratulatory document.…

The 9th International Middle East Symposium organized by Istanbul Gelisim University was held this year under the title of "New Geopolitical Breaks and Sovereignty Problems in the Middle East". In the symposium, where many experts from the Middle East geography participated as participants, Prof. Şenol Durgun stated that the fire in the Middle East is getting closer to Türkiye.…

Famous presenter Cem Öğretir started to teach "Advanced Television Journalism and Announcement" course at Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Applied Sciences. Öğretir, who meet with students every Wednesday, contribute to the professional development of young communicators by sharing his experiences in the sector.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER) opened its doors to art lovers on October 9. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin emphasized the importance he attaches to art at every opportunity. SATMER Director Mustafa Günay's special exhibition, which consisting of 3 series, attracted great attention.…

The Technology Transfer Office of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU TTO) will present two projects at the "9th International Invention Fair" at the "ISIF 2024 Demo Day," which will take place in Adana from October 2–6, 2024. Investors showed quite a deal of interest in IGU's first project.…

The project titled "Prediction of Injuries in Elite Football Players Using Machine Learning Methods (124E474)", which was applied for within the scope of the "1001-SPORTS RESEARCH" call, led by Dr. Deniz Şentürk from Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, has been deemed to be supported. …

The 2219 International Postdoctoral Research Project titled "Investigating the impact of international labour standards, income distribution, war industry and democracy on global warming in the context of the circular economy and the net zero emissions target for developed and developing countries by Assoc. Prof. Ali Çelik from the Department of Electronic Commerce and Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University has been awarded support by TUBITAK.…

The research project prepared by Asst. Prof. Engincan Yıldız from the Department of New Media and Communication, Faculty of Applied Sciences at Istanbul Gelisim University, has been deemed suitable for support by TUBITAK. Our faculty member is conducting his research abroad within the scope of the TUBITAK 2219 International Postdoctoral Research Grant.…

Assoc. Prof. Ugur Baloğlu from the Faculty of Applied Sciences has been awarded the TUBITAK 2219 Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Abroad for his research on Turkish TV series in the USA and has successfully completed his work. …

The "University Monitoring and Evaluation General Report-2024" prepared by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) was published. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which stood out in 6 fields last year, stood out in 10 fields this year with its studies. While IGU was at the top with its studies in the field of water saving investment and energy efficiency investment per the amount of water consumed in the "Sustainability" category, which is one of the evaluations made by the Council of Higher Education, it maintained its 1st place as the university with the most accredited undergraduate programs.…

Asilbek Murtazaev and Shukrob Abdikhafizov from the Presidency of Uzbekistan, Ergash Juamev representing the Ministry of Youth and Sports visited Istanbul Gelisim University. The visit aimed to develop cooperation between the two countries and to establish a stronger bond between IGU and Uzbekistan. …

Istanbul Gelisim University has achieved great success by ranking in the top 500 in the field of Research Quality in the list of THE World Universities Ranking 2025, which includes many well-established institutions such as Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University.…

Within the scope of TEKNOFEST 2024, at the ISIF24 International Invention Fair organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, IGU's inventions were evaluated by the jury and awarded.…

Istanbul Gelisim University will host the 9th International Middle East Symposium on October 15-16, 2024. The event has been granted support by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).…

According to ISTANBUL(UAV) -World Health Organization health statistics, 24.8 percent of children aged 6-9 in Türkiye are obese, while 40 percent of children in sports schools in Istanbul are in the overweight-obese category. In addition, children quit sports at the rate of 70 percent until they reach the age of 14. Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Soyal stated that the biggest reason for children to quit sports is family pressure, while Dietitian Hande Nur Onur Öztürk stated that children can be directed to healthy nutrition with the price policy in school canteens. …

Turkpatent ISIF24 International Invention Fair, which was held for the 9th time within the scope of TEKNOFEST 2024 Adana, was opened with the participation of Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Minister of Industry and Technology.…

The Opening Meeting of the 2024-2025 Academic Year of the Vocational School of Health Services was held. Rector Prof. Bahri Sahin, Vice Rector Prof. Nuri Kuruoglu, Prof. Necmettin Marasli, Prof. Arda Ozturkcan and VSHS instructors attended the meeting, which started with the opening speech of the Director of VSHS, Prof. Mustafa Nizamlioglu.…

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) will compete in ISIF 2024 Demo Day with two projects at the "9th International Invention Fair" to be held in Adana between 2-6 October 2024.…

Lecturer Mehmet Göl, an academic personnel of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), plays a significant role in the 'R&D and Innovation Movement for Safe, Innovative, Electric, Communicating, and Autonomous Vehicles for Special and General Purposes' (YEHO) project, a part of TÜBİTAK-1511 initiative focusing on automotive and transportation technologies. Lect. Göl holds a crucial position in the development of autonomous parking technology for the project.…

Istanbul Gelisim University organized "2024-2025 Academic Year Student Orientation" and "Welcome Event" for newly enrolled students. This event aimed to facilitate the adaptation processes by providing participants with in-depth information about the university's faculties and colleges.…

Muhammet Ceylan, Lecturer in the Department of Construction Technology, Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School, started to work as a visiting researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States as part of the TUBITAK BİDEB 2214-A project as of September 2023. The project will continue for a year as part of Ceylan's doctoral dissertation.…

The number of patients who applied to dentists with the complaint of tooth lost while consuming nuts has increased. Damage to the teeth, especially during chewing, caused dentists to raise an alarm. Specialist Dentist Nur Çatalbaş said, “Although nuts are known as healthy snacks, they can have unexpected negative effects on dental health. In cases where the fracture is big, the tooth may need to be extracted."…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department Asst. Prof. Ahmet Özel's new exhibition “Magma/Lava” will meet with art lovers at Eskişehir Odunpazarı Municipality Contemporary Arts Gallery as of September 25.…

Istanbul Gelisim University achieved a significant success at the "International Gaziantep Gastronomy Festival" held within the scope of the "GastroAntep Culture Route Festival" organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. The festival brought together important names in the sector on September 15, 2024 and brought them together in gastronomy, culture and art events.…

The “World's Most Influential Scientists” list published annually by Stanford University has been announced. This year's list included the names of 5 academicians from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU). In the list, which was evaluated by many criteria such as the impact value of scientists' research, the number of published articles, the number of citations and international criteria, the academic achievements of IGU once again came to the fore.…

Hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Sciences Application and Research Center Directorate and hosted by Center Director Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Can Koç, a seminar titled "Global Aging, Sports and Physical Exercise: The Role of Public Health in the 21st Century" was held on Monday, September 16, 2024. The seminar began with the opening speech of Vice Rector for R&D Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı.…

Obesity, which is increasingly seen in childhood, brings with it not only excess weight but also various diseases. Drawing attention to the danger of childhood obesity, Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Asst. Prof. Merve Bayram mentioned significant points to be considered, from nutrition to physical activity, in order to protect children from this risk.…

A cooperation protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Sports Sciences and Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports. Abdulkadir Gayretli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU, Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and Istanbul Provincial Youth and Sports Director Muhittin Özbay attended to the signing ceremony.…

Avcilar Counseling and Research Center "Opening Meeting at the beginning of the year" was hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University with the participation of 200 school counselors and psychological counselors working in Avcilar district. IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli, Avcılar District Director of National Education Özcan Şahin, Avcılar Guidance and Research Center Director Vedat Yoldaş made their opening speeches at the meeting.…

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan attended the University Impact Forum organized by Times Higher Education (THE).…

Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar's book titled "EMDR and Brain Change", in which he compiled speeches and scientific literature on EMDR therapy, was published in English. …

Perhaps one of the most significant problems of our day, "child neglect and abuse" incidents are raising every passing day. Expert Psychological Counselor Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel," Unfortunately, such tragic incidents are frequently encountered in our country as well as all over the world and we are deeply affected as a society. Take action to protect children before it is too late. Please hear their silent screams and stop abuse’’.…

Istanbul Gelisim University took a significant step in line with the principles of sustainability and switched to digital archiving. This new system aims to minimize environmental impacts and modernize archiving processes by reducing the use of paper.…

Many investors, academicians and students visited the booth of the EcoGrow project developed by the IGU AgroBits team on the 3rd day of TEKNOFEST. Minister of Technology and Industry Mehmet Fatih Kacır visited the Istanbul Gelisim University booth and received information about the EcoGrow project. …

Students who cannot be placed in the desired department in the first choice results after the exam results are looking for a chance again with additional preferences. Specialist Psychological Counselor Elif Ünal gave some advice while conveying the process to the students who would make additional choices.…

Following the announcement of the university exam results, many students faced the uncertainty and anxiety that came with the university placement results. Specialist Psychologist Gizem Açıkgöz said, "High level of anxiety in the additional preference period, confusion in this process, not knowing what to do are normal emotional states brought by the process."…

Istanbul Gelisim University Additional Preference Period started as of September 6-11. Students who visit Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) will be able to learn about the departments in their preference processes and make their university preferences with experts.…

Emir Akarslan, a student from the Department of Radio, Television, and Cinema at Istanbul Gelisim University's Faculty of Fine Arts, has made it to the finals of the 31st International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival with his short film The Way Back (Dönüş Yolu).…

Many dangers await us on the internet, where we are not separated for almost a day. “Users need to be conscious and vigilant to protect themselves from these methods that cybercriminals use to achieve their goals,” said Saim Hatipoglu, a Master Mathematician who has recently warned against phishing site fraud.…

Istanbul Gelisim University's Art Design Center (SATMER), which will host artistic and creative projects, opens its doors to art lovers on October 9. The opening of the center will be held with a special exhibition featuring the works of SATMER Director Asst. Prof. Mustafa Günay. …

Istanbul Gelisim University Technology Transfer Office (IGU TTO) carries out its R&D studies in order to improve living standards at national and international level and to accelerate economic development. IGU TTO, which has carried out many projects in cooperation with the public and private sectors, establishes a bridge between industry and academia and ensures the commercialization of technology.…

The school adaptation week for preschool and primary schools start on September 2. Parents are concerned about how to manage this process. Specialist Child Developer Kevser Tuğba Çınar Karasu said, "This process can become a new period of anxiety and anxiety for children. Therefore, parents' approaches are important for children who are just starting school."…

Istanbul Gelisim University participated in the 'Forum of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions Providing Tourism Education' held in Urgench, Uzbekistan on August 10-11, 2024. Following the agreement signed with Urgench State University on July 4, 2024, IGU participated in the event upon the invitation of the university.…