Activities — YTU Impact

September 2025

Sustainability and Climate Change Summit

Organized by the Food Club of Yıldız Technical University (YTU), the third edition of the Sustainability and Climate Change Summit provided a dynamic platform for addressing the future of the food industry through the lens of environmental responsibility. The event convened professionals from the...

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2023New paradigms in sustainable energy systems with hydrogen
2023Recycling of printed circuit board e-wastes: a combined study of pyrolysis characteristics, kinetics and evolved gas analyses at various particle sizes
2025Comparative life cycle assessment of deep frying and tunnel drying in instant noodle manufacturing: Environmental trade-offs and hotspot identification

Education 5 articles

September 2025

The SHORE Project

The SHORE project aims to advance ocean literacy and sustainable water stewardship by achieving six key objectives throughout its duration. First, it seeks to empower youth to become proactive agents of change in marine and water conservation. Second, it plans to expand the network of European Bl...

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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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YTU AESK Succeeds at 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa Competition

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October 2025

YTU AESK Succeeds at 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa Competition

As YTU AESK, we achieved great success in the 2024 Shell Eco-marathon Europe & Africa competition!We participated in the Shell Eco-marathon held in Nogaro, France, with our vehicle Vega in both the Battery-Electric and Autonomous Urban Concept categories. After successfully passing the technical ...

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Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture

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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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Education 5 articles

October 2025

Third Annual Green Startups ’24

We were delighted to host green entrepreneurs and esteemed companies once again at our third annual Green Startups ’24 event. This gathering brought together innovative startups focused on sustainability, clean technology, and eco-friendly business models. Throughout the event, participants share...

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YTU Hosts Insightful Session on Circular Water Management

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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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AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) Became Champions in the Electromobile Category

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October 2025

AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) Became Champions in the Electromobile Category

AESK Team (Alternative Energy Systems Club) achieved an outstanding success by becoming the champion in the Electromobile category at the 19th International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Competition, organized by TÜBİTAK MAM as part of TEKNOFEST 2024. Demonstrating remarkable engineering ...

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The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar

Education 5 articles

October 2025

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar was jointly organized by the EMO Istanbul Branch EMO Young Commission and Yıldız Technical University CIGRE Student Club, bringing together students, professionals, and experts interested in sustainable energy. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Y...

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YTÜÇEV Academy Trainings: ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTÜÇEV Academy Trainings: ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management

On March 22, from 16:00 to 18:30, we had the pleasure of hosting Samet Can Topkaya from Carbon Gate in our comprehensive online training session. The event, titled “ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management,” focused on understanding and implementing effec...

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YTÜ|ÇEV at Zero Waste Workshop with Children

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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: Natural Dyeing and Shibori

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October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Natural Dyeing and Shibori

As part of the Environmental Festival, Yıldız Technical University collaborated with Be Natural to organize an engaging Natural Dyeing and Shibori T-Shirt Coloring Workshop. In this creative and eco-conscious session, participants explored traditional Shibori techniques and discovered how to use ...