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Awards at the 20th Asian Chemical Congress General 5 articles
2025

Awards at the 20th Asian Chemical Congress

Yıldız Technical University reinforced its strong presence in the global scientific community by receiving three major awards at the 20th Asian Chemical Congress, which brought together more than 650 scientists from 48 countries. Led by Prof. Dr. Sezgin Bakırdere from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the university’s research team was recognized for its outstanding contributions to Analytical Chemistry, receiving the following prestigious awards: Best Poster Award Be...

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AI4VET: Artificial Intelligence Transformation in Vocational Education General 5 articles
2025

AI4VET: Artificial Intelligence Transformation in Vocational Education

Yıldız Technical University has secured support under the Erasmus+ KA220-VET call for the project “AI4VET – Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for the Digital Transformation of Vocational Education and Training Institutions,” coordinated by Associate Professor Hüseyin Üvet from the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. Implemented through an international consortium, the project aims to develop artificial intelligence solutions across a wide range of areas within vocational education and tr...

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Jean Monnet Project: Culture and Language Studies General 5 articles
2025

Jean Monnet Project: Culture and Language Studies

Yıldız Technical University has launched the prestigious Jean Monnet Project entitled “Culture and Language,” which will be funded by the European Commission for a period of three years. Coordinated jointly by Prof. Dr. Muhammed Eyyüp Sallabaş and Lecturer Gülseven Bektaş, the project aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the European Union’s policies on multiculturalism, multilingualism, and inclusiveness. Through educational activities, academic discussions, and interdi...

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Erasmus+ KA220-HED: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Early Childhood Education General 5 articles
2025

Erasmus+ KA220-HED: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Early Childhood Education

The project “SMARTSTART – Innovative Approaches with Machine Learning in Early Childhood Education,” coordinated by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sami Topçu from the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, has been selected for funding under the Erasmus+ KA220-HED (Higher Education Cooperation Partnerships) call. The project aims to equip pre-service early childhood educators with competencies in artificial intelligence and machine learning, while developing an inclusive and innovative teaching ...

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TÜBA–TEKNOFEST Doctoral Science Award General 2 articles
2025

TÜBA–TEKNOFEST Doctoral Science Award

Dr. Benzegül Durak, a graduate of the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Yıldız Technical University, achieved a significant accomplishment at the 2025 TÜBA–TEKNOFEST Doctoral Science Awards through her outstanding academic research. Her doctoral dissertation entitled “Exploring Middle School Science Teachers’ Professional Development on Socioscientific Issues and Model-Based Learning: A Multiple-Case Study,” conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sami Topçu, was...

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TÜBİTAK 2209: Türkiye’s Leading University in Undergraduate Research and Industry-Oriented Projects General 5 articles
2025

TÜBİTAK 2209: Türkiye’s Leading University in Undergraduate Research and Industry-Oriented Projects

The TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Students Research Projects Support Program and the 2209-B Undergraduate Students Industry-Oriented Research Projects Support Program have opened their new application period for 2025, aiming to support university students in developing scientific research and industry-focused projects. Yıldız Technical University has intensified its awareness and information activities to maintain its three consecutive years of national leadership in the TÜBİTAK 2209-B program...

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URAP 2025–2026: Fourth Place in Türkiye for Academic Productivity General 5 articles
2025

URAP 2025–2026: Fourth Place in Türkiye for Academic Productivity

Yıldız Technical University achieved a remarkable success in the 2025–2026 Türkiye General Ranking announced by URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance), a ranking system conducted by the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University (METU). Continuing its upward trajectory, YTU ranked 4th among universities without a medical school in Türkiye. Based on an evaluation framework comprising 15 different academic performance indicators, using data provided by Clarivate Analyt...

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YÖK Research Universities Performance Ranking 2024 General 5 articles
2025

YÖK Research Universities Performance Ranking 2024

According to the Research Universities 2024 Performance Ranking announced by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Yıldız Technical University advanced by one position to rank 6th overall and successfully maintained its strong position as the 4th highest-ranked state university in Türkiye. This steady rise reflects the university’s strong scientific productivity, well-established research infrastructure, and highly qualified academic staff. By combining an interdisciplinary research culture ...

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“FEF Science Journal” Launched General 5 articles
2025

“FEF Science Journal” Launched

The “FEF Science Journal,” prepared by students within the scope of İŞKUR-supported projects under the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yıldız Technical University, has officially begun its publication journey on a digital platform. The journal aims to disseminate recent developments in the basic sciences, academic research, and student-led projects to a broader audience. By providing a platform for scientific communication and knowledge sharing, the publication contributes to increasing publi...

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EngiRank 2025 Achievement General 5 articles
2025

EngiRank 2025 Achievement

According to the EngiRank 2025 results, Yıldız Technical University has secured a prominent position among Europe’s leading engineering institutions, ranking 5th in Türkiye and 130th in Europe. The university further demonstrated its international excellence through outstanding subject-specific rankings. According to the results, YTU ranked 51st in Europe and 2nd in Türkiye in Civil Engineering, while achieving 57th place in Europe in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The university als...

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“Art Under the Stars”: Partridge and Crane General 1 articles
2025

“Art Under the Stars”: Partridge and Crane

The first event of the “Art Under the Stars” series, organised in collaboration with Yıldız Technical University and YTU Yıldız Technopark, was held at the Historic Hamam. In the programme addressing the themes of the partridge and crane, symbols of grace and longing in Turkish folk culture, an academic perspective, poetry, and a music recital were brought together. Within the event, faculty members from the Faculty of Science and Letters examined the symbolic place of these motifs in folk li...

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Hare Karma Photography Exhibition General 2 articles
2025

Hare Karma Photography Exhibition

The Hare Karma Photography Exhibition, comprising works by graduate students of the Fine Arts and Design programme at the YTU Institute of Social Sciences, was opened for visitors at the Historic Hamam. Prepared within the scope of the 'Image Production and Analysis' course, the exhibition addresses the individual's inner and outer conflicts in the chaotic atmosphere of the modern world through the lens of art. Works reflect the harmony of opposites, such as hope and despair, and order and di...

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