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Collaboration within the “Bilim Vatan” Initiative General 5 articles
2025

Collaboration within the “Bilim Vatan” Initiative

To enhance the visibility and societal impact of scientific knowledge produced at universities, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) established a Science Communication Office. As an active supporter of this national initiative, Yıldız Technical University contributes to the “Bilim Vatan” platform, which aims to strengthen academic mentorship networks by connecting Turkish scholars working abroad with young researchers in Türkiye. The initiative seeks to foster stronger interaction among res...

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Mimarlık Fakültesi TÜBİTAK 2209-A Başarısı General 5 articles
2025

Mimarlık Fakültesi TÜBİTAK 2209-A Başarısı

The Faculty of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University achieved a significant success within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program. Under the academic supervision of seven faculty members, a total of nine project proposals prepared by 20 students were awarded support. The supported projects are as follows: Investigation of the Effects of Street Art Produced in Public Open Spaces in the Karaköy Kemeraltı Area on Users’ Perception of Place:...

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TÜBİTAK 2236-A International Experienced Researcher Circulation Support Program General 5 articles
2025

TÜBİTAK 2236-A International Experienced Researcher Circulation Support Program

Yıldız Technical University provides strategic incentives and additional support for international researchers holding doctoral degrees through the TÜBİTAK 2236-A International Experienced Researcher Circulation Support Program. As part of its efforts to attract global talent and strengthen its international research capacity, the university offers participating researchers an additional support package of up to 5 million TRY as well as on-campus accommodation opportunities in university resi...

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TÜBİTAK 2232: Support Package for International Leading Researchers General 5 articles
2025

TÜBİTAK 2232: Support Package for International Leading Researchers

Yıldız Technical University has announced a comprehensive support package for researchers joining the university through the TÜBİTAK 2232-A International Leading Researchers Program and the 2232-B International Young Researchers Program. As part of this initiative, the university offers a range of incentives, including on-campus accommodation, scholarship support for doctoral students, and additional research funding of up to 2 million TRY beyond the funding provided by TÜBİTAK. Through these...

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Erasmus+ Staff Teaching and Training Mobility Applications General
2025

Erasmus+ Staff Teaching and Training Mobility Applications

YTU has launched the Erasmus+ Programme KA-131 and KA-171 staff mobility processes within the scope of the 2024–2025 academic year. Through these programmes, encompassing staff teaching and training activities, the aim is for academic and administrative personnel to gain international experience and to expand global academic networks.

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Erasmus+ International Exchange Programme Orientation General
2025

Erasmus+ International Exchange Programme Orientation

YTU welcomed its international students, arriving from a wide geography spanning from Europe to Central Asia and from Africa to South Asia, within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA131 and KA171 programmes, making a start to the new academic term. Students who received technical briefings within the orientation programme found the opportunity to adapt to university culture through guided campus tours and social activities.

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NAFSA 2025 San Diego General 1 articles
2025

NAFSA 2025 San Diego

YTU represented Turkey and the university at NAFSA 2025, the world's largest international education fair, in San Diego, USA. The International Relations Coordination Office took strategic steps to expand the global cooperation network by participating in the 'Study in Türkiye' pavilion. New partnerships established during this organisation include: a new Erasmus agreement with the University of British Columbia (Canada); productive partnership discussions with Michigan State, University of M...

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Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility General
2025

Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility

YTU hosted the Erasmus+ KA171 Academic and Administrative Staff Mobility programme within the scope of its internationalisation strategies. Throughout the five-day programme, academic staff from Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Business departments of partner universities in Kosovo, Georgia, Albania, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as administrative staff from the Faculty of Art and Design and Student Affairs Offices, were hosted at the university. The knowledge an...

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EAIE 2025 Conference General
2025

EAIE 2025 Conference

YTU participated in the 'EAIE 2025' conference and exhibition organised by the European Association for International Education in Gothenburg, Sweden. Within the organisation, where higher education institutions from around the world came together, numerous meetings were held to strengthen bilateral relations with existing partner universities and expand the strategic cooperation network. During the event, ideas were exchanged on student and staff mobility processes and joint projects with po...

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Yıldız TTO and BSH Global Development Team R&D Day Meeting General 3 articles
2025

Yıldız TTO and BSH Global Development Team R&D Day Meeting

As part of the R&D Day organized by Yıldız Technology Transfer Office (TTO), representatives of the BSH Global Development Team met with university management and academic staff. During the event, potential academic solutions addressing the company’s R&D needs and opportunities for strategic collaboration were explored. The program also included visits to YTU Innovation Hub and startup ventures operating within the ecosystem, showcasing YTU’s innovation infrastructure and entrepreneurial capa...

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Yıldız TTO Faculty Seminars General 1 articles
2025

Yıldız TTO Faculty Seminars

Within the 'Faculty Seminars' series organised by Yıldız TTO, an 'International and National Funds Information Seminar' was held for academics from the Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime. International EU funds, current project calls, and strategic opportunities offered by national support programmes were detailed at the event. During the seminar, academics were provided with comprehensive technical information on identifying appropriate financing mechanisms for their projects, method...

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Yıldız TTO Faculty Seminars: International Project Supports and Opportunities (Horizon Europe, Eurostars, COST) General 1 articles
2025

Yıldız TTO Faculty Seminars: International Project Supports and Opportunities (Horizon Europe, Eurostars, COST)

The 'Faculty Seminars' series was launched by Yıldız TTO to enable YTU academics to take their research to a global level and maximise their benefit from international funding opportunities. At the first session held on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Conference Hall, Sonia Irani from the International Projects Unit provided detailed information on Horizon Europe, Eurostars, COST, TÜBİTAK 1071, and other current international project calls.

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