A delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of the world’s leading universities, visited Yıldız Technical University. The discussions focused on new collaborations in artificial intelligence, medical robotics, smart manufacturing, student exchange, and international R&D projects.
Associate Professor Dr. Ali Can Zaman, a faculty member in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at YTÜ, and his research team have developed an electroactive hybrid polymer that could contribute to new-generation battery technologies offering long life and fast charging capabilities. The invention, registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, is intended for use not only in energy storage but also in fields such as carbon capture and water purification.
Yıldız Technical University organized the “July 15 Epic” program—featuring a panel discussion, an exhibition, and heroic folk songs—as part of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day celebrations. Prof. Dr. Erhan Afyoncu, Rector of the National Defense University, who participated in the program, stated, “This uprising was part of FETÖ’s plan to occupy and fragment Turkey.”
The "BBGNight-TR" project, coordinated by Yıldız Technical University, has been awarded funding under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Program. The 24-month project, to be carried out in partnership with Istanbul Technical University, Gazi University, and the Ministry of National Education, aims to bring science and society together in the fields of climate change, health, and digital transformation.
Prof. Dr. Marek Pawełczyk, Rector of the Silesian University of Technology—one of Poland’s leading institutions of higher education—visited our university. The visit, which marked a new phase of the strategic partnership initiated at the 1st Turkey-Poland Rectors’ Forum, the visit marked a new phase in the strategic partnership. Discussions focused on European Union joint projects, student and faculty exchanges, joint degree programs, and academic collaborations planned to be implemented initially among six faculties.
We graduated more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students during the ceremonies we held at the YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus from July 6 to 10, 2026. More than 22,000 family members and friends of our students shared in the excitement of the ceremonies, during which our Rector, Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, presented plaques to the top three students in each department.
Our YTÜ Rector, Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, visited all faculties and departments to discuss the “Top 100” goal, the vision for internationalization, support for projects and publications, and university-industry collaboration with our deans, department chairs, and faculty members. During these visits, which focused on gathering feedback and suggestions, collective wisdom, a culture of productivity, and institutional support mechanisms emerged as key elements for YTÜ to advance more strongly toward its future goals.
Approximately 250 researchers gathered at a workshop organized by Yıldız Technical University for the TUB BAP Collaboration Projects, which were launched under the umbrella of the Union of Technical Universities (TUB). During sessions held across 12 thematic areas, the first steps were taken toward establishing new collaborations for the development of joint R&D projects.
The first Mini MBA Program, organized under the cooperation protocol signed between YTÜ and ASKON, has been completed. Certificates were presented to the business leaders who participated in the training sessions organized by the YTÜ Center for Continuing Education, Application, and Research by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, and ASKON President Orhan Aydın.
The Yıldız Technical University Lagari UAV Team successfully represented our university and Turkey at the IMechE UAS Challenge 2026, held in the United Kingdom, with their unmanned aerial vehicle named SEBAT. At the end of the grueling four-day competition, the Yıldız team was honored with the prestigious “Scrutineering Award” for excellence in design and technical inspection.
