Activities — YTU Impact

October 2025

Village School Renovation and Functioning Project

On 31 January 2024, Yıldız Technical University Construction Society carried out the ‘Village School Renovation and Functioning Project’ within the scope of CivilIstanbul’24 Social Responsibility Initiative. The project involved the renovation of Şehit Halil Üleç Primary School in Sakarya/Akyazı ...

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2023Determining Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Changes Using Remote Sensing Method in Lüleburgaz and LULC Change's Impacts on SDGs
2025Studentification in Conservative Turkish Cities: Towards A Nuanced Understanding of Resident Responses to Socio‐Cultural Change
2024A Deep Feature Driven Expert System to Estimate the Postmortem Interval From Corneal Opacity Development

Biodiversity & Endemic Species Camp – Kaz Mountains

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Biodiversity & Endemic Species Camp – Kaz Mountains

A comprehensive field camp was organized in the Kaz Mountains, specifically focusing on biodiversity and the observation of endemic species unique to this ecologically rich region. The program provided participants with practical, hands-on experience in ecological monitoring and data collection m...

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YTU Revises Student Meal Prices to ₺23: Affordable and Inclusive Dining

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU Revises Student Meal Prices to ₺23: Affordable and Inclusive Dining

YTU has revised student meal prices to ₺23, aiming to promote healthy nutrition while providing a budget-friendly dining option for all students.The university dining halls serve five different meal varieties daily, offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free (celiac) menu options to ensure inclu...

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"YTU Scholarship Coordination Office Empowering Students through Financial and In-Kind Support in 2024"

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October 2025

"YTU Scholarship Coordination Office Empowering Students through Financial and In-Kind Support in 2024"

In 2024, the YTU Scholarship Coordination Office provided substantial financial and in-kind support to students to ensure equitable access to higher education.A total of 1,208 scholarships were granted, amounting to 21,536,875 TL in financial aid. Additionally, YTU supported student well-being th...

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2025Digital financial literacy and savings behavior: A comprehensive cross-country analysis of FinTech adoption patterns and economic outcomes across 12 nations

GÜRİŞ Young Talent Program ’24 – Career Development and Industry Integration

Education 5 articles

October 2025

GÜRİŞ Young Talent Program ’24 – Career Development and Industry Integration

YTU collaborates with leading industry partners to provide its students with hands-on learning and employment opportunities through structured talent programs such as the GÜRİŞ Young Talent Program. The Spring 2024 term of this initiative aims to equip university students with practical experienc...

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Mercedes-Benz Türk Professional Experience Program (PEP) – Long-Term Internship for University Students

Education 5 articles

October 2025

Mercedes-Benz Türk Professional Experience Program (PEP) – Long-Term Internship for University Students

YTU collaborates with Mercedes-Benz Türk to provide its students with valuable professional experience through the Professional Experience Program (PEP). This long-term internship program offers university students the opportunity to gain hands-on training in engineering, management, and digital ...

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"Bridging Education and Employment: YTU Encourages Students to Join the National Internship Program"

Education 5 articles

October 2025

"Bridging Education and Employment: YTU Encourages Students to Join the National Internship Program"

Yıldız Technical University actively encourages its students to participate in the National Internship Program coordinated by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Human Resources Office. This nationwide initiative connects university students with public and private sector employers through ...

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"Expanding Professional Learning: YTU’s Collaboration with Ata Holding through the A-TALENT Internship Programme"

Education 5 articles

October 2025

"Expanding Professional Learning: YTU’s Collaboration with Ata Holding through the A-TALENT Internship Programme"

YTU actively collaborates with external partners such as Ata Holding to expand professional learning opportunities for its students. Through the A-TALENT Internship Programme, YTU students can complete their compulsory internships within Ata Group companies, gaining practical experience and profe...

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“Don’t Postpone!” Workshop – Coping with Procrastination and Decision-Making Skills

Education 5 articles

October 2025

“Don’t Postpone!” Workshop – Coping with Procrastination and Decision-Making Skills

YTU organized a student development workshop titled “Don’t Postpone!” led by Psychologist Nagihan Şen on 4 April 2024. The interactive workshop aimed to help students overcome procrastination, strengthen decision-making skills, and develop effective study habits, particularly during the challengi...

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"Fostering Well-Being and Responsible Consumption through Nutrition Education at YTU"

Education 5 articles

October 2025

"Fostering Well-Being and Responsible Consumption through Nutrition Education at YTU"

YTU Student Dean’s Office organized a seminar titled “Healthy Nutrition Among Youth” led by Expert Dietitian Elif Bilgin Baş. The event aimed to promote healthy lifestyle awareness and encourage students to adopt balanced dietary habits during their academic life. Participants received guidance o...

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YTU Welcomes New Students with a Special “Welcome to Yıldız” Gift Kit

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU Welcomes New Students with a Special “Welcome to Yıldız” Gift Kit

YTU warmly welcomes its newly admitted undergraduate students each year with a special “Welcome to Yıldız” gift kit, designed to strengthen their sense of belonging and connection to the Yıldız community.New members of the YTU Family can receive their gift set — consisting of a backpack, a bag ba...

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YTU Promotes Sustainability with Zero Waste Initiatives and Campus Composting Workshop"

Education 5 articles

October 2025

YTU Promotes Sustainability with Zero Waste Initiatives and Campus Composting Workshop"

YTU actively advances its Zero Waste Management System through hands-on environmental initiatives that promote awareness and sustainable practices among students and staff. The university continuously works to minimize the environmental impact of waste generation, encouraging recycling, recovery,...