As part of the “Science Café” events coordinated by the Science Communication Office of the Council of Higher Education, the “Living Together in Harmony” conference, organized by the YTÜ Sultan II. Abdülhamid Application and Research Center, will take place on October 20, 2026, at Otağ-ı Hümayun on October 20, 2026. Prof. Dr. Kamuran Gökdağ, a faculty member at Mardin Artuklu University, will speak at the conference.
Niche Roof, which has opened at YTÜ’s Yıldız Campus, welcomes students, faculty, and guests with its 350-person capacity, Bosphorus views, and dietitian-approved menu. With a menu ranging from select dishes of Turkish cuisine to à la carte options, the venue also offers special rates to YTÜ faculty, students, and alumni for weddings, engagement parties, and private events.
Applications are now being accepted for the Digital University Platform, led by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and coordinated by Yıldız Technical University and Marmara University. Applications for the program, which includes 16 training modules in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and green transformation, will be accepted until October 20, 2026. The training is free of charge, and classes will be conducted online.
The Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony was held at the university’s Congress and Culture Center with the participation of Erol Özvar, President of the Higher Education Council (YÖK). Following the ceremony, held at the Davutpaşa Campus Congress and Culture Center and attended by YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, faculty members, students, and numerous guests, Özvar delivered the first lecture of the academic year.
The Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony was held with the participation of Higher Education Council (YÖK) President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar. Speaking at the ceremony, Özvar shared his assessments regarding quality in higher education, the use of artificial intelligence, and international success goals, while YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik drew attention to the targeting of educational institutions in Gaza and the importance of the “Turkey Free of Terrorism” goal. The opening ceremony was attended by Mahmut Ak and Arif Bilgin, members of the YÖK Executive Board; Avni Kula, Deputy Governor of Istanbul; Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Okur, Rector of Marmara University; Esenler District Governor Süleyman Özçakıcı, and Esenler District Director of National Education Feyzullah Sert, as well as students, academics, and numerous guests.
Speaking at the ceremony, Higher Education Council (YÖK) President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar stated, “In the brief surveys we conducted, we found that multiple-choice exams have begun to become widespread even in our law schools. We have learned that a similar trend is evident in programs in the social sciences, health sciences, and even engineering, theology, education, and technical fields. This situation raises the question of to what extent we are able to assess our students’ critical thinking, analytical, communication, and practical skills. I would like to express my expectation that universities give greater prominence to methods that reveal students’ thought processes and ability to provide reasoning,” he said.
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With the amendment it made to the YÖK Technology Transfer Office Regulations, technology transfer offices were granted the authority to establish production facilities, open branches, take over and operate existing facilities; and become partners in these facilities.
The Yıldız Technical University 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony took place with an inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, President of the Council of Higher Education. Prof. Dr. Özvar highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence into educational processes in higher education, the renewal of assessment and evaluation methods, application-based learning, and the development of international scientific collaborations. YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr.
Yıldız Technical University hosted a delegation from East China University of Science and Technology at the Davutpaşa Campus. During the meetings, hosted by YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, opportunities for academic collaboration in the fields of engineering, chemistry, materials science, and sustainability were discussed. As part of the meetings, an international cooperation protocol was signed between YTÜ and ECUST.
A University-Industry Cooperation Protocol regarding the admission of graduate students based on R&D projects was signed between the Institute of Natural Sciences at Yıldız Technical University and Arabam.com Internet and Information Services Inc.
The Yıldız Explorers Program, which aims to help Yıldız Technical University students bring their ideas to life and turn their innovative projects into startups, has begun accepting applications for its third cycle. Open to university students, project teams, and YTÜ student clubs, the program contributes to the development of startups by providing investment opportunities, technical training, equipment, travel support, and access to international office facilities.
The 2026 Evaluator Advanced Training Program, organized by the Higher Education Quality Council to strengthen the quality assurance system in higher education and enhance the competencies of evaluators involved in assessment processes, was hosted by Yıldız Technical University. The program, held at the Historical Hamam Cultural Center, was attended by 150 participants from 83 different universities and institutions.
