Announcements

Arctic Route Offers Up to 40% Savings in Both Cost and Time in Shipping.

Recently, one of the most critical voyages in global maritime trade was successfully completed. A large cargo vessel departing from Russia reached Shanghai in less than three weeks using the Northern Sea Route. This route offers a significantly shorter alternative to the traditional Suez Canal or Cape of Good Hope passages.

Announcement17.01.2025

Golden Advice from the Dean to Students: Effective Study in 10 Steps

For students who struggle with studying, can't focus, or are constantly distracted—these tips are for you! Yeditepe University Faculty of Education Dean Prof. Dr. Yelkin Diker Coşkun, shares ten practical strategies to boost students' motivation for studying.

Announcement14.01.2025

Collaboration Between Yeditepe University and Aston University

The project titled “Socio-economic Integration of Syrian Refugees in Turkey: The Role of Technology Adoption in Syrian-owned SMEs,” prepared in collaboration between Yeditepe University and Aston University, has been granted support by the British Council. Supported under the International Science Partnerships Fund-Research Collaborations Grant, conducted through a partnership between TÜBİTAK and the British Council, the project aims to enhance scientific collaboration between Türkiye and the United Kingdom while addressing socio-economic challenges triggered by the "refugee crisis" in Türkiye and proposing potential solutions. We congratulate the project team and wish them a successful project management process!

Announcement09.01.2025

Collaboration Between Yeditepe University and the University of Reading

The project titled “Advancing Global Collaboration: Establishing a Double Degree Partnership between Henley Business School and Yeditepe University,” prepared in collaboration between Yeditepe University and the University of Reading, has been granted support by the British Council. The project, supported under the Going Global Partnerships program as part of the Transnational Education (TNE) Exploratory Grant, will be conducted over 14 months. The project aims to establish a sustainable double degree program in Business Administration through a strategic partnership between Henley Business School and Yeditepe University. We congratulate the project teams and wish them a successful project management process!

Announcement08.01.2025

Justice in the Shadow of Algorithms: Discrimination by Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into our lives, concerns about its potential to exacerbate inequalities are growing. Allegations of discrimination in AI systems used by major corporations highlight the urgency of this issue.

Announcement25.12.2024

Certificate of Achievement Presentation Ceremony was held!

Yeditepe University hosted a celebratory dinner to recognize its researchers who were awarded achievement certificates for securing funding in 2024 from leading institutions like the European Un

Announcement20.12.2024

Dehydration in the Elderly: An Invisible Danger

Yapılan çalışmalara göre yaşlı bireylerin yaklaşık yüzde 40’ı kronik susuzluk ve yol açtığı sorunlarla karşı karşıya kalıyor. Yaşlılıkta su tüketiminin azalmasının ciddi sorunlara yol açabileceğini belirten Prof. Dr. Mehtap Kaçar, “Vücut susuz kalınca beyin susuzluk sinyali gönderir ve su içme ihtiyacı doğar. Ancak yaşlanma ile birlikte sinir sisteminin bu işlevi de zayıflıyor ve yaşlılar susadıklarını hissettiklerinde, büyük ihtimalle zaten uzun bir süredir susuz kalmış oluyorlar” dedi.

Announcement16.12.2024

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aydın: Counterfeit Alcohol Cannot Be Identified by Its Color, Smell, or Taste…

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aydın, Vice Rector of Yeditepe University and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, highlighted the serious risks posed by counterfeit alcohol and provided essential guidance on recognizing and responding to poisoning cases.

Announcement12.12.2024

"December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Education for Visually Impaired Students"

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3, aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and to promote sustainable solutions for inclusivity. Highlighting the importance of such solutions, Prof. Dr....

Announcement03.12.2024

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Durman: "Investing in Quality at Universities is the Most Crucial Investment for the Future"

Since 2001, Deans of Engineering Faculties from universities across Türkiye have gathered twice yearly to contribute to the "Quality Processes in Higher Education" through the Engineering Deans Council Meetings. Speaking at the 42nd Engineering Deans Council Meeting, Yeditepe University President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Durman shared valuable insights on "Quality Assurance and Quality Culture in Higher Education."

Announcement29.11.2024

The Digital World Belongs to Reality – Don't Neglect Your Security

Assist. Prof. Dr. Onur Demir, a Computer Engineer and faculty member at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Engineering, underlines the importance of being cautious in the digital realm, noting that we often neglect security by considering the real world and the digital world as separate. "According to Statista, 17 million cybercrimes were committed globally in 2023. In Türkiye, phishing attacks are the most prevalent, with social media use intensifying the risk. Don't overlook your computer security," he warns.

Announcement29.11.2024

November 20, 2024: World Children’s Day – LISTEN TO THE FUTURE!

Highlighting the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which guarantees every child’s right to equal treatment without discrimination, Dr. Cihan Avcı Braun, Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University’s Faculty of Law, emphasized the importance of this year’s theme for World Children’s Day, set by UNICEF: “Listen to the Future.”

Announcement22.11.2024

Calls for TÜBİTAK 2232-A International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers and 2232-B International Fellowship for Early Stage Researchers 2024/2 are Now Open for Applications!

To encourage highly qualified researchers, particularly Turkish scientists with advanced scientific and technological expertise and experience abroad, to conduct research in strategic areas within Türkiye, TÜBİTAK has opened calls for the 2232-A International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers and 2232-B International Fellowship for Early Stage Researchers Programs as of October 23, 2024.

Announcement14.11.2024

TÜBİTAK-ARDEB 1002 A Short-Term Support Project.

The project titled “Design of New Magneto-Plasmonic Absorbers as MR Contrast and Photothermal Therapy Agents,” led by Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeliha Cansu Canbek from the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, has been granted support under the TÜBİTAK-ARDEB 1002-A Short-term Support Module. We congratulate the entire project team and wish them a successful project management process.

Announcement14.11.2024

10 Million Vehicles Change Hands Annually, Irregularities on the Rise

Motorlu Araç Satıcıları Federasyonu (MASFED) verilerine göre Türkiye’de yaklaşık 70 bin motorlu araç satıcısı faaliyet gösteriyor ve yılda ortalama 10 milyon araç el değiştiriyor. Ancak, araç satışlarında karşılaşılan usulsüzlükler tüketicileri ve sektörü zor durumda bırakıyor. Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Medeni Hukuk Anabilim Dalı Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Erhan Kanışlı, araç satışlarında sıklıkla hasar kaydının gizlenmesi, kilometre sıfırlama ve üretim hatalarının tüketiciye bildirilmemesi gibi sorunlar yaşandığını belirtti.

Announcement08.11.2024

2024-B-01 B R&D Project Call, initiated by the Health Institues of Türkiye (TÜSEB)

The Faculty of Engineering, Department of Genetics and Bioengineering's Prof. Dr. Fikrettin Şahin has been granted support for the project proposal titled “Determination of the Therapeutic Effect of Targeted Nanotechnological Exosomes in the Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer through In-Vitro Analyses” under the 2024-B-01 Group B R&D Project Call,

Announcement05.11.2024