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The Future of Research: From Data to Impact Was Discussed at Yıldız

22 June 2026 Monday 15:50
Veriden etkiye araştırmanın geleceği Yıldız’da konuşuldu

Hosted by Yıldız Technical University in collaboration with Elsevier, the “Tomorrow Today in Research 2026 Turkey” event, held on June 18 at the Historic Hamam Cultural Center on YTÜ’s Davutpaşa Campus, explored the future of academic research through the lens of digitalization and artificial intelligence.

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Turkish academics won a gold medal for the “microneedle” they developed to treat skin cancer

22 June 2026 Monday 11:19
Türk akademisyenler, cilt kanseri için geliştirdiği ‘mikroiğne’ ile altın madalya kazandı

Joint Center of Excellence for Health Biotechnology Research and Application (SABIOTEK) researchers have developed a 3D-printed microneedle patch system that enables the direct delivery of drugs to the tumor site for the treatment of melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. The invention received a Gold Medal and the WIIPA Special Award at EUROINVENT 2026.

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QS 2027 Rankings Announced: YTÜ Climbed 102 Places Globally

18 June 2026 Thursday 09:35
Qs'te son 2 yılda 242 basamak yükseldik

QS, one of the world’s leading ranking organizations in higher education, has released its 2027 World University Rankings. Yıldız Technical University climbed 102 spots globally to rank 634th. YTÜ outperformed 57.9% of the universities included in the rankings and moved up one spot in Turkey to rank 9th.

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Dr. Abuzer Dişkaya: The path to artificial intelligence goes through Cogito

17 June 2026 Wednesday 13:09
Dr. Abuzer Dişkaya: Yapay zekâya giden yol Cogito’dan geçiyor

Speaking at the YTÜ Ideas Council, Dr. Abuzer Dişkaya discussed the epistemological transformation spanning from Ibn Sînâ to Descartes. Dişkaya stated that the “Cogito” concept, which forms the foundation of the modern world, has shaped not only philosophy but also the age of science, technology, and artificial intelligence. He explained that the idea of dominating nature and the modern technological mindset—extending all the way to artificial intelligence—are the result of an epistemological shift centered on the “Cogito.”

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Here are the Artificial Intelligence graduates, who received their diplomas from Minister Kacır

16 June 2026 Tuesday 10:27
İşte Yapay Zeka Mezunları, diplomalarını Bakan Kacır’ın elinden aldı

The graduation ceremony for the "Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace" program, launched in collaboration between the Istanbul Development Agency and the Esenler Municipality, was held at the YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus with the participation of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır. 

Speaking at the ceremony, where 1,600 young people received certificates, Minister Kacır stated, "By providing approximately $3 billion in public funding for data center and artificial intelligence investments, we will mobilize $10 billion in private sector investment."

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Turkey's technology stars have been announced: 37 companies were honored

15 June 2026 Monday 10:44
Türkiye'nin teknoloji yıldızları belli oldu: 37 şirket ödüllendirildi

At the 3rd Inter-Yıldız Technology Awards, organized this year by YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, 37 companies that stood out for their contributions to the technology and innovation ecosystem were honored with awards. At the ceremony, where awards were presented across a total of 13 categories, the National Technology and Artificial Intelligence Award went to TUSAŞ, while Ziraat Technology was named the "Polar Star of R&D" and NVIDIA was named the "Polar Star of Export."

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The technological strength of the YTÜ ecosystem was showcased at London Tech Week 2026

11 June 2026 Thursday 15:49
YTÜ ekosisteminin teknoloji gücü London Tech Week 2026'da vitrine çıktı

Turkey made a significant showing at London Tech Week, one of the world’s largest technology events, this year. YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, participating in the event as the first International Technology Marketing Office (UTPO) in Europe, connected 14 technology startups and partners with the global technology ecosystem.

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The YıldızTech event addressed investment, global competition, and technology partnerships

11 June 2026 Thursday 09:42
YıldızTech buluşmasında yatırım, küresel rekabet ve teknoloji iş birlikleri ele alındı

At the YıldızTech meeting, which brought together stakeholders of the YTÜ Yıldız Technopark ecosystem, participants reviewed the performance of the Yıldız Techno GSYF—which has reached a value of 110 million TL—as well as strategies for expanding into international markets and new initiatives designed to enhance synergy among companies.

YTÜ IN THE MEDIA

The new asphalt developed at YTÜ can withstand lower temperatures

08 June 2026 Monday 16:02 Source: Anadolu Ajansı, Türkiye, Karar, TGRT Haber, Star, Akşam, 24
YTÜ'de geliştirilen yeni asfalt daha düşük sıcaklıklara dayanıyor

Scientists at Yıldız Technical University have developed a new type of asphalt containing polyester resin that retains its flexibility in cold weather and is resistant to cracking at temperatures 10 degrees lower than those typically used in standard applications.

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