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Our Psychology Student Places Third in Turkey's Triathlon Competition

İlay Aslan, a student in the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, achieved third place in the Elite Women's Category at the Turkey Triathlon Competition, held in Ordu on June 10-11. We congratulate our student on this outstanding achievement!

Prof. Dr. Rabia Karakaya Polat Joins COST Project "CORENet CA20107"

Prof. Dr. Rabia Karakaya Polat stated that the project aims to create an interdisciplinary network across Europe to generate knowledge, exchange information, and build capacity at the intersection of migration and religious diversity.

The Restoration Story of Perinthos-Heracleia Basilica Mosaics at Maslak Galeri Işık

The exhibition showcasing the restoration process of the mosaic floor and architectural decorative elements of the Perinthos-Heracleia Basilica has opened at Maslak Campus Galeri Işık. The exhibition presents photographs documenting the restoration and conservation efforts led by Dr. Şehrigül Yeşil, Advisor of the Vocational School Architectural Restoration Program and project director of the Perinthos-Heracleia Basilica restoration project.

Visual Communication Design Students Return with Awards from an International Competition

Students from the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture, Department of Visual Communication Design have achieved remarkable success at the International Pangram Font and Calligraphy Student Competition held in Ukraine.

International Success from the Visual Communication Design Department

The Department of Visual Communication Design has achieved international recognition with multiple accomplishments:

Earthquake Panel in Maltepe

At the panel moderated by Dr. Ali Sercan Kesten, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, he provided recommendations and warnings on measures and preparations that can be taken at individual, organizational, and societal levels to minimize the impact of earthquakes in his presentation titled "Earthquake Preparedness and Planning."

Dr. Lecturer Emel Erdoğdu Selected as One of Turkey's Representatives in the MultiplEYE COST Project

Dr. Lecturer Emel Erdoğdu has been appointed as one of Turkey's representatives in the MultiplEYE COST Action.

Panel on the February 6 Earthquakes and the Reality of Earthquakes in Turkey

In the panel moderated by Dr. Lecturer Ali Sercan Kesten, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, he delivered a presentation titled "Earthquake Preparedness and Planning," in which he provided recommendations and warnings on the precautions and preparations that can be taken at individual, organizational, and societal levels to minimize the impact of earthquakes.

Collaboration Meeting with İBB Regional Employment Office

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) is actively contributing to addressing unemployment in Istanbul. The Regional Employment Offices serve as a bridge between job seekers and private sector employers.

The Longest Year of the Republic: 1923

As part of the celebration program, Prof. Dr. Zafer Toprak, a distinguished speaker, emphasized that the period from May 19, 1919, to April 23, 1920, and ultimately to the founding of the Republic in 1923, constituted an unprecedentedly long and transformative era in Turkish history.

Işık University – Kadıköy Municipality Cooperation Protocol Signing Ceremony

The visit focused on potential social, cultural, and scientific projects that could be carried out in collaboration between the university and the municipality

Our Dean Moderated the "Turkey 2030 Design Vision" Workshop

Prof. Dr. Ö. Osman Demirbaş, Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture, represented Işık University at the "Turkey 2030 Design Vision" Workshop organized by the Turkey Design Advisory Council in Gebze Informatics Valley Hosted by Informatics Valley and supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Turkish Patent Institute, Prof. Dr. Demirbaş served as a moderator during the workshop sessions and discussions.

Canik Arms Defense Industry Collaboration Meeting

A collaboration meeting was held with Canik Arms Defense Industry Inc., where discussions focused on joint R&D projects. The meeting was attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Volkan Günay, Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture Prof. Dr. Ö. Osman Demirbaş, and faculty members Prof. Dr. Gülsüm Çiğdem Çavdaroğlu Akkoç, Dr. Lecturer Ayşe Günay, Dr. Lecturer Onur Keskin, Dr. Lecturer Olcay Türkoğlu, and Dr. Lecturer Ali Taner Kuzu, along with Technology and Transfer Office Director Elçin Dilek Kaya. Company owner Utku Aral and other Canik executives participated in the meeting, where they evaluated potential areas for collaborative research and development efforts.

Our Academic’s Invention Officially Patented

The invention "Analog Addition-Subtraction 4-Gate Integrated Circuit", developed by Emeritus Prof. Dr. Cem Göknar, a faculty member of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, has been officially patented by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.

Our Dean Speaks at an International Conference

Prof. Dr. Ö. Osman Demirbaş delivered a speech at the international conference, addressing the past, present, and future of design.