Under the patronage of Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, Honorary President of the Zero Waste Foundation, and coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkey, the Zero Waste Project has become one of our country’s most significant environmental initiatives aimed at protecting our environment, ensuring the efficient use of resources, and promoting a culture of sustainable living.
The fourth meeting of the Union of Technical Universities, which brings together Turkey’s 12 leading technical universities, was hosted by Erzurum Technical University. Chaired by YTÜ Rector and TÜB Chair Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, the meeting addressed the 2026 BAP processes, the shared use of research infrastructure, and digital integration among universities.
Yıldız Technical University was part of the delegation representing Turkey at the International Symposium on Natural Disasters and Search and Rescue Exercise held in Thessaloniki, Greece, with the participation of seven countries. Dr. Murat Ergenekon Selçuk, YTÜ’s Disaster and Emergency Aid Coordinator, contributed to the event by sharing academic expertise and participating in on-site practical exercises, thereby fostering regional cooperation.
Applications for the second round of 2026 for the AKAP, DOSAP, and GEP programs administered by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) opened on June 18, 2026. Under these programs, which aim to enable academics and researchers to conduct scientific research at leading universities around the world, 400 researchers from Turkey will receive support for overseas research. The application deadline is June 5, 2026.
During the 48-hour technology marathon organized by YTU Startup House with Türksat as the main partner, innovative projects focused on artificial intelligence and digital transformation competed. Following the challenging process, the three winning startups received their awards at a ceremony.
The Future of Energy Is Being Discussed
at YTÜ The Yıldız Energy Summit 2026, organized jointly by four leading energy clubs at Yıldız Technical University, will take place on May 20–21 at the Historic Hamam Cultural Center on the Davutpaşa Campus under the theme “Green Transition and Energy Efficiency.”
Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, Rector of Yıldız Technical University, met with student club representatives for breakfast at Clubs Valley. He discussed the university’s global goals, funding provided to student clubs, and new regulations regarding campus life.
Our faculty members, who have demonstrated outstanding success in research, patenting, and project development, received their awards at the YTÜ Academic Awards Ceremony. During the ceremony, awards were presented in 13 different categories, and our Rector, Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, shared the university’s international vision and goals for the new term.
Hosted by Yıldız Technical University, the National Technology Summit brought together Turkey’s technology giants. Organized in collaboration with the T3 Foundation and our YTÜ TEKNOFEST Club, the event addressed a wide range of critical topics, from space research to autonomous warfare systems, and from nuclear energy to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
YTÜ Makes a Global Move with “UTPO” Status
YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, which has relocated its presence in the UK’s capital to a new address, has also been granted the status of an International Technology Marketing Office (UTPO) by the Turkish Ministry of Trade with its new office. YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, who attended the office opening ceremony, emphasized in an exclusive interview with Kanal Avrupa that the office will serve as a global “hub” for Turkish entrepreneurs.
