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“War and Women” Talk by Lecturer Dr. Ayten Semerci at YTU Inclusion 3 articles
October 2025

“War and Women” Talk by Lecturer Dr. Ayten Semerci at YTU

“War and Women” Talk by Lecturer Dr. Ayten Semerci at YTUOn December 11, 2024, a talk titled “War and Women” was held at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Art and Design, with the participation of Lecturer Dr. Ayten Semerci. The event focused on the multifaceted impacts of wars on women, th...

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“Collect Caps, Overcome Barriers”: YTU Chemistry Technologies Club’s Year-Long Campaign Blends Sustainability with Social Impact Inclusion 1 articles
October 2025

“Collect Caps, Overcome Barriers”: YTU Chemistry Technologies Club’s Year-Long Campaign Blends Sustainability with Social Impact

YTU Chemistry Technologies Club (KİMTEK) launched a year-long social responsibility campaign entitled “Collect Caps, Overcome Barriers”, which combined environmental sustainability with social impact.Throughout the year, students collected plastic bottle caps across campus and delivered them to t...

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Bottle Cap Collection Project Promotes Recycling and Social Responsibility at YTU Inclusion 1 articles
October 2025

Bottle Cap Collection Project Promotes Recycling and Social Responsibility at YTU

Bottle Cap Collection Project Promotes Recycling and Social Responsibility at YTU Organized by the Yıldız Technical University Business Club, the Bottle Cap Collection Project aimed to promote environmental awareness and social responsibility on campus. Throughout the 2024 academic year, students...

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"YTU Offers Vegan Menus to Support Healthy and Environmentally Conscious Dining" Inclusion 5 articles
October 2025

"YTU Offers Vegan Menus to Support Healthy and Environmentally Conscious Dining"

YTU has expanded its on-campus dining services to include vegan menu options as part of its commitment to supporting healthy, sustainable, and inclusive nutrition for students and staff.Starting from 28 February 2022, vegan meals have been made available in designated dining halls at Davutpaşa an...

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"YTU Intellectual Research Club Hosts Three Holy Months Commencement Iftar" Inclusion 2 articles
October 2025

"YTU Intellectual Research Club Hosts Three Holy Months Commencement Iftar"

YTU Intellectual Research Club (Fikrî Araştırmalar Kulübü) hosted the Three Holy Months Commencement Iftar at Kadem-i Şerif Tekkesi on January 1, 2024. The event aimed to celebrate the beginning of the holy months in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of unity, peace, and shared spiritual reflection...

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YTU Blood Donation Campaign – “We Are Connected by Heart” Inclusion 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Blood Donation Campaign – “We Are Connected by Heart”

YTU Blood Donation Campaign – “We Are Connected by Heart” YTU, in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay), organized a blood donation campaign under the motto “We Are Connected by Heart” at the Davutpaşa Campus. Held between November 5–7, the event encouraged students and staff...

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YTU Startup House Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Technology Inclusion 5 articles
October 2025

YTU Startup House Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Technology

YTU with Microsoft on the “Women Leaders of Technology” YTU Startup House proudly supports the success stories of women entrepreneurs through its collaboration with Microsoft on the “Women Leaders of Technology” competition. Now in its 7th year, the program highlights women who inspire change and...

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Traditional YTU Iftar Inclusion
October 2025

Traditional YTU Iftar

On March 21, Yıldız Technical University hosted its Traditional Iftar Dinner simultaneously at both Davutpaşa and Yıldız Campuses, warmly welcoming all students, academic staff, and administrative personnel. The annual event aimed to strengthen unity, inclusion, and community spirit within the un...

SDG 2 SDG 3 SDG 10
YTU Fitness and Athletic Performance Center Opens on Davutpaşa Campus Inclusion 5 articles
November 2025

YTU Fitness and Athletic Performance Center Opens on Davutpaşa Campus

YTU Fitness Center The YTU Fitness Center has officially opened on our Davutpaşa Campus, offering a modern and comprehensive sports facility designed to support healthy living and athletic development. With a capacity for 75 users at the same time, the center features dedicated cardio and strengt...

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YILDIZ TECHNİCAL UNİVERSİTY GUESTHOUSE Inclusion 5 articles
November 2025

YILDIZ TECHNİCAL UNİVERSİTY GUESTHOUSE

YTU has restored a historic building on campus and transformed it into a fully equipped university guesthouse, strengthening its commitment to cultural heritage preservation and sustainable campus infrastructure. The facility supports academic collaboration by hosting visiting scholars, researche...

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YTU's Transparent and Needs-Based Dormitory Placement Policy Inclusion
November 2025

YTU's Transparent and Needs-Based Dormitory Placement Policy

YTU applies a transparent, objective, and non-discriminatory placement policy for its student dormitories to ensure fair access to safe and affordable housing. The university uses a standardized Dormitory Admission Evaluation and Scoring Table that assesses applicants solely based on socio-econom...

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