"Level Up Days" will bring the excitement of gaming and esports to YıldızFest'26
With FC26 tournaments, racing simulators, and VR & AR experience zones, Level Up Days brings together beloved figures from the gaming world with Yıldız students.
The excitement of YıldızFest’26 is about to begin
Our university’s traditional spring festival, YıldızFest’26, will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the festival grounds on the Davutpaşa Campus.
Spanning three days, YıldızFest’26 will bring together the Yıldız community with a rich program ranging from concerts and student club events to technology and engineering projects, as well as art and sports activities.
A panel titled "Zero Waste" was held at YTÜ
As part of "Istanbul Zero Waste Week," held in Istanbul from June 1 to 7, a panel discussion titled "The Zero Point of Waste" was organized. Speaking at the opening of the panel held at Yıldız Technical University’s Davutpaşa Campus, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that Zero Waste Week was being held for the first time in Turkey and worldwide.
Concert in Memory of Vedat Kosal
The renowned piano virtuoso, musicologist, and composer Vedat Kosal is being commemorated on the 25th anniversary of his passing with a concert organized by the Vedat Kosal Music Application and Research Center at Yıldız Technical University.
This year’s concert, featuring young pianist Utku Asan, will take place at the Sound Recording Studio of the Faculty of Art and Design at YTÜ’s Davutpaşa Campus. The program aims to present a wide-ranging repertoire spanning from the Classical Period to the 20th century.
Culture Festival '26
Our International Students Club’s “Culture Festival ’26” event will take place on June 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Event Area.
Environmental Festival
Our Environment and Sustainability Club’s Environment Festival will take place on June 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in front of the cafeteria at the Davutpaşa Campus.
GLOBE TALKS
Our Hydrogen Technologies Club’s GLOBE TALKS event will take place on June 2–3 in the EEF Conference Hall.
The Baraka Spirit at YTÜ Yıldız Technopark: Aiming for Global Exports Through Academic Strength
Companies located in the YTÜ Yıldız Technopark TGB zone gathered at the "Baraka Era Neighborhood" meeting, organized to strengthen university-industry collaboration. Hosted by YTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Eyüp Debik, the event focused on strategic steps to prioritize value-added production and gain a competitive edge in global markets.
Zero Waste Panel
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.
TÜB Launches Initiative for Joint R&D and Research Infrastructure
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.