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"VAKA" General 5 articles
2025

"VAKA"

YTU hosted a meaningful artistic event as part of Disability Week. The Engelsiz Tayfa Theatre Company presented the play “VAKA” under the slogan “The Stage Is with Us, Barriers Stay Off the Stage!” on 14 May 2025 at the YTU Faculty of Civil Engineering Conference Hall. Organised with the support of the Disabled Student Coordination Office and written and directed by Muhittin Öğeli, the play aimed to question social prejudices through the everyday experiences of individuals with disabilities. ...

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TÖMER Meeting General 2 articles
2025

TÖMER Meeting

YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik met with international students receiving education at YTU TÖMER. Emphasising that cultural diversity is one of the university's greatest assets, Rector Debik expressed that every opportunity is provided for young people joining the YTU family from different geographies to feel at home. At the centre, which has produced approximately 600 graduates since 2018, 58 students from 24 different countries ranging from Germany to Brazil and from China to Jordan are cur...

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International Antalya Architecture Biennial General 5 articles
2025

International Antalya Architecture Biennial

At the “Prof. Dr. Zekai Görgülü Architecture Students Collage and Visual Metaphor Competition' within the International Antalya Architecture Biennial organised by the Antalya Chamber of Architects, Faculty of Architecture student Gülşah Andiç was deemed worthy of the Jury Appreciation Award with her work titled 'Displaced Spaces, Displaced People.”

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LÖSEV Social Responsibility and Justice Course Cooperation Protocol General 5 articles
2025

LÖSEV Social Responsibility and Justice Course Cooperation Protocol

A cooperation protocol was signed with LÖSEV (Foundation for Children with Leukaemia Health and Education) within the framework of academic activities conducted under the 'Social Responsibility and Justice' course at the university. Formalised at a signing ceremony held at the faculty, this partnership aims to develop students' awareness of social justice and volunteerism, and to produce sustainable support projects for disadvantaged groups. This institutional bond — established with LÖSEV of...

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Culture Day Festival General 1 articles
2025

Culture Day Festival

The Culture Day Festival, organised by the YTU International Students Club under the motto “One Club, Thousand Hearts”, was held on Friday, 23 May 2025 at the Davutpaşa Campus event area. Realised with the participation of students from more than 30 countries, the organisation included traditional flavours, ethnic music recitals, and various cultural presentations. This festival, aiming to consolidate YTU's multicultural structure and social solidarity, brought students together around shared...

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Chinese Culture Introduction and Interaction Event General
2025

Chinese Culture Introduction and Interaction Event

The organisation arranged by the YTU Quality and Productivity Club, a comprehensive Chinese culture promotional stand was opened in collaboration with the Turkish-Chinese Cultural Association. During the event, calligraphy work, where participants' names were written in Chinese characters, attracted great interest, while traditional games including 'jianzi' and Chinese sticks provided students with an interactive experience area.

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Knitting Workshop for Children in Need General 5 articles
2025

Knitting Workshop for Children in Need

YTU ÇEK organised a 'Knitting Workshop' event to knit scarves and beanies for students in need. At the workshop held at the Faculty of Education on Friday, 28 February from 14:00 to 16:00, those who knew how to knit taught those who did not. In this warm social responsibility project, where enjoyable conversations were held and stitches were cast for children, accompanied by warm tea and snacks, contributions were made to help children stay warm on winter days.

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Taking Steps for Youth at the Istanbul Marathon: Hayat Sende Association General
2025

Taking Steps for Youth at the Istanbul Marathon: Hayat Sende Association

YTU ÇEV joined forces with the Hayat Sende Association to participate in the Istanbul Marathon with the aim of supporting the education and personal development of young people leaving state care. On Sunday, 2 November, starting from the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, every step taken in the marathon was cast to provide resources for youth education, draw attention to the challenges they face, and gain them visibility in social life.

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Silent Cinema: An Empathy Experience on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities General 5 articles
2025

Silent Cinema: An Empathy Experience on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, YTU Economics Club organized a meaningful “Silent Cinema” event to raise public awareness regarding individuals with hearing and speech impairments. During the activity, participants experienced communication without speaking and took a step toward better understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The event provided an engaging and empathy-oriented awareness experience while encouraging participants to...

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Paws Overcoming Barriers General 5 articles
2025

Paws Overcoming Barriers

The YTU Construction Club organized the “Paws Overcoming Barriers” awareness event to highlight the importance of guide dogs in the daily lives of visually impaired individuals. Held on 6 January 2024 at the Reading Hall of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the event introduced participants to the role of guide dogs in promoting independent mobility, accessibility, and social inclusion. Through discussions and awareness-raising activities, attendees gained a better understanding of the challe...

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Buddy Programme - International Student Integration General 2 articles
2025

Buddy Programme - International Student Integration

The application process for the 'Buddy Programme' run within ESN YILDIZ was conducted to support the adaptation processes of students participating in exchange programmes. Within the programme, volunteer students (Buddies) aimed to help international students adapt to city and university life, provide guidance on daily needs such as transportation and campus facilities, and participate in ESN events.

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International Night 2025 General
2025

International Night 2025

The 'International Night 2025' event, organised by the IAESTE YTU student community, was held to bring together cultures from around the world on the university campus. Within the organisation, where the culinary cultures, music, and traditional dances of different countries were showcased, participants had a global cultural interaction experience. In this special evening where each culture's unique rhythm and colours were shared, the international bonds and community energy of the IAESTE fam...

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