Activities — YTU Impact

September 2025

Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces

Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces" 4th National Student Cartoon Competition Yildiz Technical University (YTU) organizes the “Sustainable Cities and Living Spaces” 4th National Student Cartoon Competition, aimed at actively engaging students across the country in sustainability issues. The comp...

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2023Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in terms of ecological footprint and CO2 emissions through energy diversification for Turkey
2022Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel as a Drop-in Fuel for Decarbonized Maritime Transportation
2025Efficiency assessment of oxyhydrogen-enhanced engine tested experimentally with multiple fuel blends

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Construction of a Modern Library

Construction of a Modern Library to Expand Study Capacity and Enhance Academic Success at Yıldız Technical UniversityTo support the growing academic needs and enhance the overall learning experience of its students, Yıldız Technical University has constructed a new, modern library on campus. This...

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Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture

Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, we hosted an insightful online training session with Aslı Arda, Sustainability Consultant at ERKE Design. During the session titled “Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture,” participants learned about i...

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YTU Hosts Insightful Session on Circular Water Management

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU Hosts Insightful Session on Circular Water Management

Şebnem Aybige Barlas from Ökotek Çevre was hosted at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Conference Hall.In the training session titled "Circular Water Management", participants explored innovative strategies for sustainable water use. The session focused on minimizing water waste, reusing and recyc...

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YTU is now an associate member of the KreativEU Alliance

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU is now an associate member of the KreativEU Alliance

YTU is now an associate member of the KreativEU Alliance, which includes 10 universities from 10 EU countries! We have hosted a productive workshop, discussing research projects, bilateral agreements, university-sector cooperations. The KreativEU (Knowledge & Creativity European University) entai...

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Education 5 articles

October 2025

SMARTNET Project

"A Smart Network for Technology Transfer and Commercialisation with Funnel Model” (SMARTNET) Project is carried out by Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) in partnership with Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU), Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Gebze Technical University (GTU), with the co-finan...

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YTÜ|ÇEV at Zero Waste Workshop with Children

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTÜ|ÇEV at Zero Waste Workshop with Children

On August 9, we proudly participated in the Zero Waste Workshop as YTÜ|ÇEV, aiming to raise environmental awareness among younger generations. During the event, we engaged with children aged 6 to 12, introducing them to key concepts such as recycling, sustainability, and zero waste practices in a...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Candle Making from Waste Bottles

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Candle Making from Waste Bottles

As part of the Environmental Festival, Yıldız Technical University collaborated with Studio Le Fond to host an inspiring Candle Making Workshop that focused on transforming waste bottles into beautiful, functional candles. Participants learned the principles of upcycling and explored creative way...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling with Pulsec Cycle Co.!

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling with Pulsec Cycle Co.!

During the Environmental Festival, YTU partnered with Pulsec Cycle Co. to organize an engaging and educational E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling Workshop. In this hands-on session, participants had the opportunity to open up and examine various electronic devices, discovering the hidden componen...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Advanced Denim Upcycling with Reppatch!

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Advanced Denim Upcycling with Reppatch!

As part of the Environmental Festival, YTU collaborated with Reppatch to host an inspiring Advanced Denim Upcycling Workshop. In this creative and hands-on session, participants explored innovative ways to transform old denim garments into new, stylish, and functional products such as bags, acces...

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ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems)

Education 5 articles

October 2025

ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems)

Dr. Ozan Erdinç, a faculty member of the Electrical Engineering Department at Yıldız Technical University, is leading the ECHO project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems), for which YTU serves as the coordinating institution. The project has been awarded ...

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Education Program on November 28, 2024

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October 2025

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Education Program on November 28, 2024

YTU implemented the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Education Program to raise awareness and build knowledge among students, staff, and the broader community about the 17 SDGs. The program included lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions focusing on the importance of sustainable develop...