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Goodness in the City Energy 25 articles
September 2025

Goodness in the City

The “Goodness in the City” themed Esenlik Symposium, organized in collaboration with Esenler Municipality and Yildiz Technical University, focused on innovative and ethical solutions to the social, environmental, and technological challenges faced by cities. YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik emphas...

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Sustainability Summit'24 Energy 5 articles
September 2025

Sustainability Summit'24

Organization of conferences, workshops, and summer schools on SDG-related themes to foster knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue YTU Sustainability Summit - The Sustainability Summit, organized by Yildiz Technical University, is a prestigious event aimed at raising awareness and gener...

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Expansion of Green Open Spaces (GOS) Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Expansion of Green Open Spaces (GOS)

Yıldız Technical University is actively expanding its Green Open Spaces (GOS) to promote a healthier campus environment and support local biodiversity. This initiative involves a combination of tree planting activities to increase canopy cover and enhance carbon absorption, the expansion of green...

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Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24 Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Symbolic Sapling Planting for Earthquake-Affected Regions – RECODE’24

As part of RECODE’24, Yıldız Technical University Construction Society carried out the symbolic planting of saplings in Çatalca, representing the trees donated to the earthquake-affected region on behalf of the participants. The event promoted environmental sustainability, contributed to reforest...

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International Women’s Day, “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel” Energy 5 articles
October 2025

International Women’s Day, “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel”

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Yıldız Technical University organized a special training session entitled “Self-Defence Training for Female Search and Rescue Personnel.” Delivered by self-defence expert Rafet Uysal, the event aimed to empower women in search and rescue teams by equi...

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"Honoring Earthquake Victims and Promoting Resilient Cities: YTU’s Community Collaboration" Energy 5 articles
October 2025

"Honoring Earthquake Victims and Promoting Resilient Cities: YTU’s Community Collaboration"

YTU participated in the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Remembrance Program, organized in collaboration with the GEA Search and Rescue Team, Üsküdar Municipality, and AFAD. Moderated by meteorologist Bünyamin Sürmeli, the event featured expert speakers including Prof. Dr. Şükrü Ersoy and Prof. Dr. Zeyne...

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YTU Contributes to TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities Energy 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Contributes to TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities

YTU actively contributed to the TÜBA Workshop on Urban Transformation and Sustainable Cities, organized by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) and hosted by Sinop University in 2024.YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik and Prof. Dr. Güleda Engin, a faculty member of the Department of Environmental ...

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Sustainable Transportation Practices at YTU Energy 5 articles
November 2025

Sustainable Transportation Practices at YTU

Yıldız Technical University has implemented comprehensive and sustainable transportation strategies to reduce private vehicle dependency and promote eco-friendly mobility within and around its campuses. The M1A subway line, together with two major bus routes (41AT and 85C), provides reliable and ...

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YTU Climbs to 59th Place in Global Sustainability Rankings Energy 5 articles
November 2025

YTU Climbs to 59th Place in Global Sustainability Rankings

In 2024, Yıldız Technical University continued its strong progress in global sustainability performance, rising to 59th place worldwide in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, up four positions from the previous year. The ranking evaluated 1,477 universities across 95 countries, recogniz...

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“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” Energy 5 articles
November 2025

“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)”

As a public university, Yildiz Technical University actively participates in collaborative water management efforts aligned with national policies and strategic frameworks. In accordance with the “Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, ...

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