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“Art Under the Stars”: Rose and Nightingale General 1 articles
2025

“Art Under the Stars”: Rose and Nightingale

The second event of the “Art Under the Stars: Culture and Art” series, organised in collaboration with Yıldız Technical University and YTU Yıldız Technopark, was held on 19 February 2025 at the Davutpaşa Campus Historic Hamam. In the programme addressing the theme of “Rose and Nightingale”, one of the ancient symbols of Turkish literature, the academic presentation of Prof. Dr. Yakup Çelik from the Faculty of Science and Letters was combined with a music recital by an orchestra comprising aca...

SDG 4 SDG 11 SDG 17

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SATPARK Art Festival General 5 articles
2025

SATPARK Art Festival

An art festival was held under the auspices of YTU SATPARK at Endless Art Hotel from 26 February to 5 March 2025. Festival activities included: Art and Culture Awards, at the ceremony determining the best of 2024, Beral Madra (Curator), Sadberk Hanım Museum (Museum), Kalyon Kültür (Institution), Titus Complex (Theatre Play), Cem Yılmazer (Art Director), Maçka Art Gallery (Art Gallery), Koç Holding (Sponsor Company), and Sedat Girgin (Artist) were deemed worthy of awards. Exhibition Activities...

SDG 4 SDG 8 SDG 11 SDG 17

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World-Renowned Pianist Prof. Dr. Hyun Sook Tekin at YTU Schools General
2025

World-Renowned Pianist Prof. Dr. Hyun Sook Tekin at YTU Schools

In a special event bringing the unifying power of art to the campus, world-renowned pianist and academic Prof. Dr. Hyun Sook Tekin visited YTU Schools, meeting with students and parents. The programme, which began with an impressive piano recital, continued with a special masterclass in which the artist shared her experiences with young talents. This professional training, in which YTU Schools Piano Course 5th-term students had the opportunity to benefit directly, made a visionary contributio...

SDG 4 SDG 11
YıldızFEST’25 General 5 articles
2025

YıldızFEST’25

YTU’s spring festival, YıldızFEST’25, opened with a rich programme specially prepared for the final days of the exam period. Bringing together science, art, and entertainment, the festival welcomed members of the YTU community to the festival area between 18 and 20 June 2025. The planned programme included stage performances by Haluk Levent, Aydilge, İkilem, the Turkish Air Force Academy Orchestra, and YTU Folk Dance Ensemble, which had achieved first place in Türkiye. The festival also featu...

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Yıldız Chamber Orchestra General
2025

Yıldız Chamber Orchestra

The Yıldız Chamber Orchestra, established within the YTU Faculty of Art and Design Music Department, gave its inaugural concert at Davutpaşa Congress and Culture Centre, meeting art lovers. Founded under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ece Merve Yüceer Nishida and Instructor Pia Düzgit, the orchestra attracted great admiration with its 21-member ensemble and 14 student soloists performing. This special evening, at which Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik also participated and shared the students'...

SDG 4
Faculty of Art and Design: Campus Rhythm at Orta Bahçe General
2025

Faculty of Art and Design: Campus Rhythm at Orta Bahçe

YTU Faculty of Art and Design launched the “Campus Rhythm at Orta Bahçe” event series to bring artistic dynamism to campus life. Held every day at 12:30 p.m., the live music performances aimed to bring together musical talents within the university with students and academic staff.

SDG 4 SDG 11
5th Flute Competition Awards Ceremony and Republic Day Celebration General 5 articles
2025

5th Flute Competition Awards Ceremony and Republic Day Celebration

YTU hosted a historic art event organised in honour of the Marmara Flute Orchestra's 10th founding anniversary and the 102nd anniversary of the Republic. At the event, realised in collaboration with Marmara University and Esenler Municipality, musicians from across Turkey brought art and unity together under one roof. This large community broke the record of 'Turkey's Largest Flute Ensemble,' entering music history. The 5th National Flute Competition Awards Ceremony and special concert, held ...

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10th National Youth Culture and Arts Competition Turkey Finals General 5 articles
2025

10th National Youth Culture and Arts Competition Turkey Finals

The Turkey Finals of the National Youth Culture and Arts Competition, organised for the 10th time this year by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, were held at YTU Davutpaşa Congress Centre with great enthusiasm. The organisation, held under the auspices of Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak and hosted by YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, brought talented youth from across Turkey together on the Yıldız stage through the unifying power of art. At the finals, where renowned music figure...

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18th Istanbul Biennial Visit General 1 articles
2025

18th Istanbul Biennial Visit

The Fine Arts Department of the YTU Faculty of Art and Design, within the Art and Culture Management graduate programme, organised a comprehensive visit to the 18th Istanbul Biennial for students to examine current practices of contemporary art on-site, within the scope of the 'Art Pedagogy' course. Conducted under the guidance of faculty member Dr. Ayça Tufan, students had the opportunity to experience the biennial's learning programme.

SDG 4 SDG 11

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Canis Majoris’25 General 5 articles
2025

Canis Majoris’25

The ninth “Canis Majoris”, the composition concert organised as a tradition by the YTU Faculty of Art and Design, was hosted by the university. Taking its name from VY Canis Majoris, one of the brightest stars in the universe, the event this year was dedicated to the cherished memory of İlhan Usmanbaş, a doyen of Turkish contemporary music. In the concert featuring original works by 12 composers comprising undergraduate and graduate students, graduates, and academics, a rich repertoire was pr...

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2025–2026 Erasmus+ Programme General 1 articles
2025

2025–2026 Erasmus+ Programme

YTU announced the 2025–2026 Erasmus+ KA-131 Learning Mobility placement results. Maintaining its top position among the universities implementing the Erasmus+ programme most effectively in Turkey, YTU once again qualified to send hundreds of students to distinguished higher education institutions across Europe. International Relations Coordinator Dr. Murat Turhan emphasised that this success is part of the strategy to equip students with a global vision, congratulating all 'Stars of Turkey' w...

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YTU Erasmus+ 2025–2026 Outgoing Student Orientation General
2025

YTU Erasmus+ 2025–2026 Outgoing Student Orientation

The 2025–2026 Academic Year Erasmus+ Outgoing Student Orientation Programme was held with high participation. At the event, organised with the intensive participation of selected students who qualified for learning and internship mobility under Erasmus+ KA-131, comprehensive information was shared on the overseas education process, cultural adaptation, and academic procedures.

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