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Innovative Environmental Technologies Project Supported under the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Program General 5 articles
2025

Innovative Environmental Technologies Project Supported under the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Program

A research project led by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çakmakcı from the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, has been awarded funding under the TÜBİTAK ARDEB 1001 Scientific and Technological Research Projects Support Program. Entitled “Removal of PFAS Compounds from Landfill Leachate by Membrane Distillation Using Surface-Coated Superhydrophobic Membranes,” the project aims to develop innovative treatment technologies for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substan...

SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 12 SDG 13

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“In the Footsteps of Water” Architectural Ideas Competition General 2 articles
2025

“In the Footsteps of Water” Architectural Ideas Competition

In the 'Student Architectural Ideas Project Competition, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WATER: Adaptive Reuse of Youth Park Pool' organised by the Ankara Chamber of Architects, Faculty of Architecture students were deemed worthy of equivalent honourable mention with two separate projects: student Gülşah Andiç, with team member Azra Öztürk, achieved the award with project 'Ortak Zemin' (Commn Ground); students Zeynep Karabal and Huriye Nur Aksoy achieved the award with project 'İskele' (Scaffold/Pier).

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 11

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Goodness in the City Energy 25 articles
September 2025

Goodness in the City

The “Goodness in the City” themed Esenlik Symposium, organized in collaboration with Esenler Municipality and Yildiz Technical University, focused on innovative and ethical solutions to the social, environmental, and technological challenges faced by cities. YTU Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik emphas...

SDG 3 SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 16 SDG 17

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The SHORE Project Education 5 articles
September 2025

The SHORE Project

The SHORE project aims to advance ocean literacy and sustainable water stewardship by achieving six key objectives throughout its duration. First, it seeks to empower youth to become proactive agents of change in marine and water conservation. Second, it plans to expand the network of European Bl...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 14 SDG 17

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YTU Hosts Insightful Session on Circular Water Management Education 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Hosts Insightful Session on Circular Water Management

Şebnem Aybige Barlas from Ökotek Çevre was hosted at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Conference Hall.In the training session titled "Circular Water Management", participants explored innovative strategies for sustainable water use. The session focused on minimizing water waste, reusing and recyc...

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YTU Construction Society Organized a Technical Visit to İSKİ Ambarlı Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Education 2 articles
October 2025

YTU Construction Society Organized a Technical Visit to İSKİ Ambarlı Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant

On 9 May 2024, Yıldız Technical University Construction Society organized a technical visit to İSKİ Ambarlı Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves nearly 1.6 million residents with a daily capacity of 400,000 m³. The visit provided students with first-hand insights into was...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 11

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As part of World Water Day, we held a Water Resources Presentation Training at YTU Schools. Education 5 articles
October 2025

As part of World Water Day, we held a Water Resources Presentation Training at YTU Schools.

On World Water Day, YTU Schools hosted a Water Resources Education Program in collaboration with TEMA Foundation. The initiative engaged primary school students in interactive learning on water conservation and ecosystem protection, directly contributing to clean water and sanitation efforts, whi...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 15 SDG 17

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Raising Water Awareness: YTU Genç TEMA Engages Middle School Students in Environmental Education Education 4 articles
October 2025

Raising Water Awareness: YTU Genç TEMA Engages Middle School Students in Environmental Education

At Toki Middle School, members of YTU Genç TEMA delivered an interactive session on “Water Awareness” for younger students. The program aimed to raise awareness of water consumption patterns and the importance of protecting water resources. By introducing concepts such as virtual water use and fr...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 13 SDG 17

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YTU's Robust Educational Program in Water and Wastewater Engineering Education 10 articles
November 2025

YTU's Robust Educational Program in Water and Wastewater Engineering

YTU offers a comprehensive suite of courses focused on various aspects of water and wastewater management, designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum covers critical topics such as drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, water supply an...

SDG 4 SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 15

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“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” Energy 5 articles
November 2025

“Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)”

As a public university, Yildiz Technical University actively participates in collaborative water management efforts aligned with national policies and strategic frameworks. In accordance with the “Water Efficiency Strategy Document (2023–2033)” issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, ...

SDG 6 SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 17

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