TÜBİTAK has revised the evaluation criteria for applications to the 2219 Overseas Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program. Under the new regulations, scientific outputs achieved in the year of application and the two preceding calendar years will be included in the scoring system for the first time. Publications indexed in WoS, Scopus, and TR Dizin, as well as certain international conference papers, will play a role in determining the minimum support score for the first time. 

Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) is hosting an international summer school program launched as part of its collaboration with the Nizami Gencevi National Pedagogical University in Uzbekistan. Organized with the support of the Turkish World Education and Development Center (TDTİM), the program aims to strengthen international cooperation in the field of education by bringing together academics from Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan under one roof.

The Yıldız Technical University Solarboat Team will represent Turkey at the Njord Autonomous Challenge, to be held in Trondheim, Norway, from August 3–17, 2026. Having completed months of preparation, the team aims to make YTÜ and Turkey known to the world on the international stage with the autonomous boat they have developed.

The “Turkey Energy Ecosystem Meetings,” organized as part of the ECHO Project—coordinated by Yıldız Technical University, carried out in partnership with YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, and funded by the European Union—have concluded. 

Coordinated by Yıldız Technical University, carried out in partnership with YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, and funded by the European Union, the ECHO – ECs Excellence Hubs: Catalyzing Energy Innovation Ecosystems Project, were held in a hybrid format at the Conference Hall of the Yıldız Technopark Administrative Building.

The EXPO 3D Istanbul Fair, organized under the leadership of Yıldız Technical University and scheduled for September 17–19, 2026, will bring the future of additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and advanced production technologies to the forefront. Along with the transformation in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital manufacturing technologies, this event offers new career opportunities in fields such as 3D design, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing. 

Cervical cancer remains one of the most serious diseases threatening women’s health. Academics at Yıldız Technical University are working on a promising drug candidate to combat this disease. The initial results obtained from laboratory studies are remarkable. While traditional cancer treatments destroy cancer cells, the methods used can lead to serious side effects. The new drug candidate developed at YTÜ is intended to both effectively eliminate cancer cells and significantly reduce side effects.

Prof. Dr. Mevlüde Canlıca, a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Yıldız Technical University, and her team—who are part of the project—have developed an internationally patented active pharmaceutical ingredient that eliminates cervical cancer cells.

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At a workshop on the theme of “Learning,” organized in collaboration between the Faculty of Education at Istanbul Aydın University and the Center for Research and Application on Social Issues (TARMER), academics from various universities across Turkey discussed the fundamental problems of the education system and the phenomenon of learning from a multifaceted perspective.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat İnce from Yıldız Technical University stated, “Learning is not merely acquiring knowledge, but being able to relate to that knowledge and apply it. Today, students learn a great many formulas but struggle to connect them to real-life situations.”

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A video showing a teacher’s behavior toward a child taking the LGS exam sparked a debate on social media. Prof. Dr. Ali Eryılmaz of Yıldız Technical University shared his insights with Hürriyet regarding the mother’s reaction to her daughter. 

Noting that similar conversations could be taking place in the homes of thousands of test-takers following the LGS, Prof. Dr. Ali Eryılmaz, a faculty member at the Faculty of Education at Yıldız Technical University, said the following:

“Unfortunately, in our social structure, there is a mindset that ‘my importance and value depend on the approval of those around me.’ Consequently, when others do not approve, a feeling of ‘I am worthless’ can arise. After the LGS, parents should first sit down with their children and ask them how they feel. Then, they can calmly share their own feelings with them. This way, after the exam, all family members become aware of how each other is feeling. Next, they should discuss why they are experiencing these emotions. Finally, they should accept these feelings and thoughts and have a conversation about what they need to do moving forward. Regardless of the outcome, families should encourage their children to take new steps toward the future by offering advice such as, “Establish a new routine in your life going forward—for example, organize your room.”

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A graduation ceremony was held for 1,600 young people who successfully completed the 12-week training program as part of the “Artificial Intelligence at Work” project, carried out in collaboration between the Esenler Municipality and the Istanbul Development Agency (İSTKA). The ceremony, held at the Yıldız Technical University Congress and Culture Center, was attended by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, and Esenler Mayor Mehmet Tevfik Göksu, along with numerous students and guests.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that by allocating approximately $3 billion in public funds to data center and artificial intelligence investments, they would mobilize $10 billion in private sector investment. Minister Kacır said, “We will allocate at least 2 percent of total public spending within our own investment program to artificial intelligence projects, thereby generating over 1 trillion lira in value for the national economy.” 

Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, Rector of Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ), explained that sustainable and fully independent growth is only possible when built on the solid foundations of the three pillars of education, technology, and development, and noted that artificial intelligence is changing paradigms across all fields.

Noting that the artificial intelligence model developed by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering—which they recently established to offer instruction in English—has turned their ambitions in this field into tangible success, Debik added:

“The pace of this transformative power is dizzying. To keep up with this pace, we must carry out the necessary work without delay. Because the best way to predict the future is to invent it. As universities and technology parks—the heart of science and technology—we must roll up our sleeves and work alongside our government agencies and entrepreneurs. Our university bears the historic responsibility of assuming academic and practical leadership in this strategic field."

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