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Traditional YTU Iftar Inclusion
October 2025

Traditional YTU Iftar

On March 21, Yıldız Technical University hosted its Traditional Iftar Dinner simultaneously at both Davutpaşa and Yıldız Campuses, warmly welcoming all students, academic staff, and administrative personnel. The annual event aimed to strengthen unity, inclusion, and community spirit within the un...

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Transforming Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence: The InsulAI Project Education 5 articles
October 2025

Transforming Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence: The InsulAI Project

Prof. Dr. Tülay Yıldırım, faculty member at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, is leading an innovative research initiative supported by TÜBİTAK 1001 – Scientific and Technological Research Proje...

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Development of a Rapid Staphylococcus aureus Diagnostic Kit Using Phage Receptor Binding Proteins: A TÜBİTAK 1001 Project Led by Prof. Dr. Tülin Özbek Health 5 articles
October 2025

Development of a Rapid Staphylococcus aureus Diagnostic Kit Using Phage Receptor Binding Proteins: A TÜBİTAK 1001 Project Led by Prof. Dr. Tülin Özbek

Prof. Dr. Tülin Özbek, faculty member at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, is conducting a groundbreaking study supported by the TÜBİTAK 1001 – Scientific and Technological Research Projects Support Program, titled “Developm...

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Promoting Sportsmanship and Student Life: YTU Hosts American Football Match Against Koç University Education 5 articles
October 2025

Promoting Sportsmanship and Student Life: YTU Hosts American Football Match Against Koç University

Yıldız Technical University and Koç University faced off in an interuniversity American football match held at YTU Davutpaşa Campus, attracting students and staff from both institutions. The thrilling game promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair competition, while encouraging active participat...

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The Health Biotechnology Center of Excellence (SABİOTEK) Health 1 articles
November 2025

The Health Biotechnology Center of Excellence (SABİOTEK)

The Health Biotechnology Center of Excellence (SABİOTEK) represents a strategic partnership between Yıldız Technical University (lead institution), Marmara University, and Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa,established to strengthen Türkiye’s competitiveness in the global biotechnology landscape. The...

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YTU Fitness and Athletic Performance Center Opens on Davutpaşa Campus Inclusion 5 articles
November 2025

YTU Fitness and Athletic Performance Center Opens on Davutpaşa Campus

YTU Fitness Center The YTU Fitness Center has officially opened on our Davutpaşa Campus, offering a modern and comprehensive sports facility designed to support healthy living and athletic development. With a capacity for 75 users at the same time, the center features dedicated cardio and strengt...

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YTU Psychological Counseling Unit Continues to Support Student Well-Being in 2024 Education 5 articles
November 2025

YTU Psychological Counseling Unit Continues to Support Student Well-Being in 2024

In 2024, the Psychological Counseling Unit operating under the YTU Office of the Dean of Students continued to provide psychological support services to university students through face-to-face, online, and e-mail applications. A total of 221 students applied for individual psychological support,...

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Yıldız Technical University’s Student Dean’s Office Education 5 articles
November 2025

Yıldız Technical University’s Student Dean’s Office

Yıldız Technical University’s Student Dean’s Office provides comprehensive psychological support and student well-being services that prioritize confidentiality, accessibility, and ethical standards. The unit delivers free, professional psychological counseling, crisis-response procedures in coor...

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Health and Life Sciences Student Congress Education 5 articles
November 2025

Health and Life Sciences Student Congress

The Health and Life Sciences Student Congress, held on 1–2 March 2024 at Erciyes University Cultural Center (EKM), brought together leading figures from academia and research institutions across Türkiye and abroad. The event aimed to inspire young scientists and promote interdisciplinary collabor...

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YILDIZ TECHNİCAL UNİVERSİTY DİNİNG SERVİCES Education 5 articles
November 2025

YILDIZ TECHNİCAL UNİVERSİTY DİNİNG SERVİCES

Yıldız Technical University provides extensive dining services across its Davutpaşa and Beşiktaş campuses, offering a total daily capacity of 3,109 students and staff. At Davutpaşa Campus, the dining facilities accommodate 2,561 people, including the New Lower Hall (221), Old Lower Hall (200), 1s...

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Digital Transformation in Healthcare Health 2 articles
November 2025

Digital Transformation in Healthcare

YTU participated as a key partner in the “Digital Transformation in Healthcare” event hosted by Marmara University at the Dragos Campus on 3 April 2024. The event was jointly organized with Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa and the biotechnology company Sabiotek.Key speakers included Prof. Dr. Kazım...

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