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The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar Education 5 articles
October 2025

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar

The “Focus on Energy: GREEN HYDROGEN” seminar was jointly organized by the EMO Istanbul Branch EMO Young Commission and Yıldız Technical University CIGRE Student Club, bringing together students, professionals, and experts interested in sustainable energy. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Y...

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YTÜÇEV Academy Trainings: ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management Education 5 articles
October 2025

YTÜÇEV Academy Trainings: ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management

On March 22, from 16:00 to 18:30, we had the pleasure of hosting Samet Can Topkaya from Carbon Gate in our comprehensive online training session. The event, titled “ISO 14064-1 Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategic Carbon Management,” focused on understanding and implementing effec...

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YTÜ|ÇEV at Zero Waste Workshop with Children Education 5 articles
October 2025

YTÜ|ÇEV at Zero Waste Workshop with Children

On August 9, we proudly participated in the Zero Waste Workshop as YTÜ|ÇEV, aiming to raise environmental awareness among younger generations. During the event, we engaged with children aged 6 to 12, introducing them to key concepts such as recycling, sustainability, and zero waste practices in a...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Natural Dyeing and Shibori Education 4 articles
October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Natural Dyeing and Shibori

As part of the Environmental Festival, Yıldız Technical University collaborated with Be Natural to organize an engaging Natural Dyeing and Shibori T-Shirt Coloring Workshop. In this creative and eco-conscious session, participants explored traditional Shibori techniques and discovered how to use ...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Candle Making from Waste Bottles Education 5 articles
October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Candle Making from Waste Bottles

As part of the Environmental Festival, Yıldız Technical University collaborated with Studio Le Fond to host an inspiring Candle Making Workshop that focused on transforming waste bottles into beautiful, functional candles. Participants learned the principles of upcycling and explored creative way...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling with Pulsec Cycle Co.! Education 5 articles
October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling with Pulsec Cycle Co.!

During the Environmental Festival, YTU partnered with Pulsec Cycle Co. to organize an engaging and educational E-Waste Inspection and Dismantling Workshop. In this hands-on session, participants had the opportunity to open up and examine various electronic devices, discovering the hidden componen...

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Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Advanced Denim Upcycling with Reppatch! Education 5 articles
October 2025

Workshop of the Environmental Festival: Advanced Denim Upcycling with Reppatch!

As part of the Environmental Festival, YTU collaborated with Reppatch to host an inspiring Advanced Denim Upcycling Workshop. In this creative and hands-on session, participants explored innovative ways to transform old denim garments into new, stylish, and functional products such as bags, acces...

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Seminar on Emission Reduction Strategies: CDP Example Education 5 articles
October 2025

Seminar on Emission Reduction Strategies: CDP Example

YTU organized an informative Seminar on Emission Reduction Strategies, highlighting the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) framework as a key example of global climate transparency. The event focused on how organizations can effectively measure, report, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through st...

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Seminar on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Verification Education 5 articles
October 2025

Seminar on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Verification

YTU hosted an insightful seminar on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Their Verification, aiming to enhance understanding of emission science and climate accountability. The session covered key topics such as major emission sources, calculation and measurement methodologies, and internationally ...

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Seminar on Achieving Zero Emission Targets Education 5 articles
October 2025

Seminar on Achieving Zero Emission Targets

YTU organized an enlightening seminar on strategies for achieving zero emission targets, bringing together experts, students, and sustainability professionals to discuss pathways toward a net-zero future. The session explored comprehensive policy frameworks, innovative technological solutions, an...

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ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems) Education 5 articles
October 2025

ECHO Project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems)

Dr. Ozan Erdinç, a faculty member of the Electrical Engineering Department at Yıldız Technical University, is leading the ECHO project (Energy Communities Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems), for which YTU serves as the coordinating institution. The project has been awarded ...

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Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polymers-Graphite Composites Energy 5 articles
October 2025

Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polymers-Graphite Composites

Prof. Dr. Metin Gençten, a faculty member at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, aims to enhance the performance of gel-type lead-acid batteries through his project titled “Increasing the Performance of Gel Type Lead Acid Batteries with Conductive Polym...

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