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Presentation of the SHORE Project at the European Commission General 5 articles
2025

Presentation of the SHORE Project at the European Commission

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afşın Çetinkaya, faculty member of the Department of Environmental Engineering and Coordinator of the SHORE Project, presented the project's achievements and ongoing activities during a panel session at the Third Mission Ocean and Waters Forum, organized by the European Commission. The presentation highlighted the importance of enhancing water literacy and encouraging young people to take an active role in environmental stewardship as key drivers for the protection of oceans ...

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SHORE Project and Ocean Literacy Initiatives under the Horizon Europe Programme General 5 articles
2025

SHORE Project and Ocean Literacy Initiatives under the Horizon Europe Programme

Coordinated by Yıldız Technical University and funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme, the SHORE Project continues its mission of fostering awareness and responsibility toward water ecosystems among future generations. Through innovative educational and community engagement activities, the project seeks to strengthen understanding of the critical role that oceans, rivers, lakes, and other aquatic environments play in sustaining life and environmental resilience. As part of th...

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Mediterranean Fish Health and Blue Economy Research General 5 articles
2025

Mediterranean Fish Health and Blue Economy Research

The “AquaMed” project, coordinated by Associate Professor Hilal Ay from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, has been selected for funding under the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) call. The project focuses on the identification of pathogens affecting fish species in the Mediterranean region and the development of immune-based solutions to combat these diseases. By improving fish health management and disease control strategies, the project aims to enha...

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2nd National Inter-University R&D Idea Competition General 5 articles
2025

2nd National Inter-University R&D Idea Competition

Students from Yıldız Technical University received an award in the maritime category of the Second National Inter-University R&D Idea Competition, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Their project, “Cerbe Modular Unmanned Underwater Vehicle,” introduced innovative solutions in modular underwater systems and maritime technologies, contributing to advancements in autonomous marine engineering.

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Tersan Shipyard Cooperation Visit General 5 articles
2025

Tersan Shipyard Cooperation Visit

Faculty of Naval Architecture Dean Prof. Dr. Serkan Ekinci and Department Head Prof. Dr. Muhsin Aydın conducted an important visit to Tersan Shipyard, which has its own R&D centre, to strengthen university-industry cooperation and the KOOP model. The visit covered innovative engineering solutions in the shipbuilding industry, technological developments worldwide in high-technology fishing vessels, a sector in which Tersan holds global leadership, and current projects being conducted in the fi...

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Cerbe Modular UUV: 1st Place Maritime Category General 2 articles
2025

Cerbe Modular UUV: 1st Place Maritime Category

The “Cerbe Modular Unmanned Underwater Vehicle” project, developed within the YTU Defence Industry Technologies Club, was deemed worthy of the first-place award in the Maritime Category of the 2nd National Inter-University R&D Ideas Competition organised by UDHAM under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. This project, standing out with its modular design and innovative engineering solutions, successfully represented domestic R&D potential in underwater technologies.

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PREVEZE: First Fully Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle General 5 articles
2025

PREVEZE: First Fully Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle

YTU GEMDEK made a confident entry into TEKNOFEST 2025 Mavi Vatan competitions with its revolutionary new project in maritime technologies. The Solar Boat Team within the club announced they will compete with “PREVEZE”, the first fully autonomous unmanned surface vehicle developed entirely by students. Combining engineering disciplines with the national maritime spirit, PREVEZE stands out with advanced software algorithms and AI integration. Capable of mission completion without human interven...

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Eco-Innovative Fishing Vessel Design Energy 5 articles
September 2025

Eco-Innovative Fishing Vessel Design

YTÜ's Innovative Projects Boost Turkey's "Fishing Vessel" Export with Sustainable Designs- Designed in line with Norway's eco-friendly fishing policies, the design significantly reduces carbon emissions, making it environmentally friendly, while also implementing an innovative and fish-friendly f...

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The SHORE Project 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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"IEEE YTU CASMarine Team Ranks 6th Globally at 2024 TAC Challenge in Norway" Education 5 articles
October 2025

"IEEE YTU CASMarine Team Ranks 6th Globally at 2024 TAC Challenge in Norway"

The IEEE YTU CASMarine Team achieved outstanding success at the 2024 TAC Challenge, an international competition focused on underwater systems, held in Rogaland, Norway. Competing with their self-developed autonomous underwater vehicle, Asteria, the team proudly represented both Türkiye and Yıldı...

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"SHORE Project at YTU: Empowering Schools with Grants to Develop Intercultural Ocean Literacy and Sustainability Education" Education 2 articles
October 2025

"SHORE Project at YTU: Empowering Schools with Grants to Develop Intercultural Ocean Literacy and Sustainability Education"

Under the EU-funded Horizon Europe Project “SHORE,” coordinated by Yıldız Technical University, 100 primary and secondary schools are receiving €10,000 grants to develop an innovative “Blue Curriculum.” This curriculum promotes intercultural ocean literacy and sustainability education. The initia...

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"Wave of Change Conference 2024: Advancing Ocean Literacy and Blue Economy Collaboration at YTU" Education 1 articles
October 2025

"Wave of Change Conference 2024: Advancing Ocean Literacy and Blue Economy Collaboration at YTU"

YTU hosted the Wave of Change Conference on 14 May 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye.The event brought together key stakeholders in the blue economy and ocean literacy sectors, including representatives from academia, NGOs, and industry.Through multi-panel discussions and interactive sessions, participan...

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