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Sustainability and Climate Change Summit Energy 5 articles
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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Village School Renovation and Functioning Project Education 5 articles
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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Community Iftar Gathering Inclusion 5 articles
October 2025

Community Iftar Gathering

The “Community Iftar Gathering” was successfully organized on 3 April 2024 at Yıldız Technical University’s Davutpaşa Campus. This meaningful event offered members of the Disaster and Emergency Community a valuable opportunity to come together, share a meal, and deepen social connections within t...

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“Feeding Our Furry Friends” Event Organized by YTU Poetry and Tale Club and Animal Rights Club Environment 5 articles
October 2025

“Feeding Our Furry Friends” Event Organized by YTU Poetry and Tale Club and Animal Rights Club

On March 12, 2024, a collaborative event titled “Feeding Our Furry Friends” was held at Davutpaşa Campus by the YTU Poetry and Tale Club and the Animal Rights Club. The event aimed to feed stray animals sharing the campus environment by placing pet food at designated spots. It also sought to rais...

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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" Education 1 articles
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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"YTU Offers Vegan Menus to Support Healthy and Environmentally Conscious Dining" Inclusion 5 articles
October 2025

"YTU Offers Vegan Menus to Support Healthy and Environmentally Conscious Dining"

YTU has expanded its on-campus dining services to include vegan menu options as part of its commitment to supporting healthy, sustainable, and inclusive nutrition for students and staff.Starting from 28 February 2022, vegan meals have been made available in designated dining halls at Davutpaşa an...

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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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