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Free Educational Events by ITU

Istanbul Technical University is a vibrant hub for lifelong learning. We are offering diverse opportunities for personal (i.e. art courses or workshops by ITU SEM) and professional (i.e. certificate courses by SEM or free educational events by different parts of university) growth. With expert faculty and research, ITU empower lifelong learners to enrich their lives and contribute to societal progress.

Events hosted by ITU Libraries:

The ITU Library hosts several seminar series that are open to the public. In 2022, these seminars attracted a total of 1,423

The İstanbul Technical University Library and Documentation Department has initiated awareness activities on open science and open access topics. An informative event was held online on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as part of the efforts to promote open science practices. This event also was the first in a series of activities planned within the framework of the EELISA innoCORE project, in which İstanbul Technical University is a partner. It was prepared to provide essential information and ensure a high level of productivity for those participating in international events to be held as part of the Project in 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VamXnOJxH5k

Seminar: 'What is Open Data and How Does It Support Science?'

'What is Open Data and How Does It Support Science?' which was held as part of International Open Access Week on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event, organized by İstanbul Technical University Library and Documentation Department, with contributions from the EELISA Open Science Community, was the second in a series of events planned as part of open science and open access awareness activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRexUVlJNM,

Interactive Panel – Open Science Marathon for Early Career Researchers

The academic world is increasingly competitive, especially for early career researchers (ECRs). They face challenges like limited job opportunities, geographic disparities, funding imbalances, and more. However, addressing global sustainability issues like climate change requires the engagement of young researchers. To support ECRs, it's crucial to understand their expectations and challenges and develop policies accordingly. An interactive seminar was hosted by ITU Library and Documentation Department, aimed to do just that by discussing the role of open science in improving the research environment for ECRs. Open science was seen as a way to remove barriers for ECRs, and the seminar invited ECRs to share their voices and ideas. The event was moderated by experienced individuals in open science who facilitated discussions and encourage participants to share their insights on a dedicated digital platform. https://eelisa.itu.edu.tr/en/news-detail/2022/10/14/interactive-panel-open-science-marathon-for-early-career-researchers

Event Hosted by Center of Excellence in Education:

Against the backdrop of the prevailing civilizational challenges in Europe, there has been a growing societal awareness of the urgent need for a more sustainable world. The pivotal role of future engineers in shaping this sustainable future has been underscored. However, as the demand for engineering professionals continues to rise, industrial and business organizations have encountered increasing difficulty in recruiting adequately trained and job-ready graduate engineers. The questions of how to attract young engineering talents, how to equip them holistically, and which skills and competencies they require to address sustainability challenges became of paramount importance. The purpose of this event was to offer an overview of the recent outcomes of the A-STEP 2030 (Attracting DiverSe Talent to the Engineering Professions of 2030) Erasmus+ project, which focused on preparing the engineers of tomorrow to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better world. This event was organized by ITU Center for Excellence in Education (ITU CEE) in collaboration with EELISA European University. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_PyyJG88A&ab_channel=%C4%B0T%C3%9CMEM)

Events hosted by Faculties and Institutes:

ITU Faculties and Institutes host several seminar series that are open to the public. Here some examples of seminar series by our faculties/institutes.

Seminar Series - Weekly Faculty Seminars by EURASIA INSTITUTE of EARTH SCIENCES

In 2022, early career researchers working in the institute presented the findings from their completed/ongoing research during the weekly faculty seminars. Online seminars, conducted openly via the ZOOM platform, have created an opportunity to deepen and enrich the discussion environment among experts from various disciplines of earth sciences. https://www.youtube.com/@ITUAYBE

Seminar Series - 75. Mustafa Inan Seminers by CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY

The Mustafa İnan Applied Mechanics seminars, which are held continuously every year for 75 years now, held online in 2022 over Zoom platform. A program consisting of 11 seminars, where academics from domestic and international locations make presentations.( https://insmuh.itu.edu.tr/haberdetay/2022/04/11/75.-mustafa-i-nan-uygulamal%C4%B1-mekanik-seminerleri)

Seminar Series - Academic Seminer Series by FACULTY of MINES

In 2022, early career researchers working in the departments of Mining, Geology, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Geophysics, and Ore Preparation Engineering presented the findings from their completed/ongoing research during the weekly faculty seminars. Online seminars, conducted openly via the ZOOM platform, have created an opportunity to deepen and enrich the discussion environment among experts from various disciplines of earth sciences. (https://mines.itu.edu.tr/en/news/2023/01/12/faculty-seminar-series)

Events hosted by Student Clubs:

Talks - Alumni Career Talks by ITU Gıda Mühendisliği Kulubü

ITU Food Engineering Club, established in 2001, has been actively fostering connections not only within our institution but also among all Food Engineering students over the past two decades. The main aim of their social and academic events is to facilitate students' personal growth, facilitate meaningful industry interactions, and provide invaluable guidance on their career journeys. In alignment with this vision, they regularly host engaging career talks featuring industry alumni, such as the Head of Production of Golf Icecream, Director from Metro Turkey, the R&D Director from PepsiCo Texas, and Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialists from Nestle, to name a few. Additionally, club offers career-focused meetings to assist students with CV preparation and interview skills, further enriching their professional development. All of these events can be accessible via Zoom Platform and open to public. (https://www.instagram.com/itugmk/)

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Summit – FoodUp’22 by ITU Gıda Mühendisliği Kulübu

ITU Food Engineering Club organized a summit about 'The Foods of the Future and Sustainability on March 19-20, 2022, via Zoom, bringing together top-quality companies and experts with everyone. They also awarded everyone who attend all the sessions with certificates. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CbC2DkJqbQs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)

(https://api.yokak.gov.tr/Storage/itu/2022/ProofFiles/EK-D.2.1.23%20GMK_Faaliyet%20Raporu%202022_%20Kariyer.pdf)

Simulation - Interview Simulation by ITU Kimya Mühendisliği Kulubu

İTU Chemical Engineering Club organized an interview simulation over zoom open and free for everyone. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmTqrQsqzY-/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)

(https://api.yokak.gov.tr/Storage/itu/2022/ProofFiles/EK-D.2.1.20%20KMM%20_M%C3%BClakat-simulasyonu.pdf)

Convention - CIVILCON (Civil Engineering Convention) by ITU MHK –– 18-22 March 2022-

Since 2006, the ITU MHK Club has been proudly hosting an annual civil engineering convention. In 2022, from March 18th to 22nd, the 17th edition of CIVILCON was successfully organized by the ITU MHK Student Club. The event saw participation from 780 attendees within Turkey, with an additional 20 attendees representing 7 different countries from around the world. Alongside various social activities, the convention featured hands-on workshops such as scaffold assembly and wall construction, providing a valuable blend of academic knowledge and practical application.

(https://youtu.be/F1kIHddwWpk?si=A0pDmfS-eyYFVKSD)

(https://api.yokak.gov.tr/Storage/itu/2022/ProofFiles/EK-D.2.1.24%20MHK%20Faaliyet%20Raporu%20_Civilcon2022.pdf)

Conference - Music Technology Days by ITU MTK

The ITU Music Technology Club annually hosts a comprehensive conference that covers various aspects of music technologies. This event includes presentations by speakers from both industry and academia, and it offers both in-person and online formats for easy accessibility, making knowledge readily available to a wide audience.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiJbNlbK4N4&t=11s)

(https://api.yokak.gov.tr/Storage/itu/2022/ProofFiles/EK-D.2.1.22%20MTK%20Faaliyet%20Raporu.pdf)

Conference – SEG (Sustainable Ecosystem Days) by ITU CMK

Sustainable Ecosystem Days (SEG) is a national organization in Turkey prepared by members of ITU Environmental Engineering Student Club and hosted by an expert debater. Sustainable Ecosystem Days’12 was organized April 15-16th, 2022. It is the first carbon neutral congress of ITU, has been held since 2009. It offers free participation to young and dynamic students from many cities of Turkey and from all age groups, academics who have worked and are working with a Sustainability approach, environmental technologies, sustainable environmental approach and sector representatives with a global sensitivity and vision on the environment. Seminars are given to participants for two days by way of morning and evening sessions. The invitation of debater and participants, technical infrastructure, organizational chart, announcements, accommodation of the participants, sponsor agreements are all organized by these students. Through increasing the number of participants and reaching wider masses with each new congress, SEG creates a social environment for its participants and also creates the opportunity to present thoughts on the topics discussed.

(https://youtu.be/VGbXP0kaqIo?si=nKnUwmEAkAGtQir8)

ITU Youtube Broadcasts

ITU regularly conducts interviews with its alumni and publishes them on its YouTube channel, which has a high viewing rate. Below are the viewing rates and links to the interview series:

My years at the Technical University - 29.923 views –  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnU1owOtt83PWxZxnnpUN5Fe2-nd-2Xj&si=XIh4V3VqAQFVv8Qe

Alumni at Central Lecture Hall - 6.706 views –  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnU1owOtt81Y39ebFM_GeVHPwVKGswVx&si=paFL3sexEQeO9sKz

ITU Alumni Talks - 94.850 views –  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnU1owOtt839scjyvVgCwVej7Ym9vriL&si=9mGQZV_bRtL5ZMd-

To be an ITU Graduate - 28.166 views- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnU1owOtt82x8CswJvp0n8eXbtSLsfr-&si=5U7G5U3XM5jNM2Ba

Some Examples from our Youtube Channel:

Alumni Talks in Youtube Channel:

Educational Contents:

ITU provides several educational content for academicians, administrators, and students.

EELISA- ITU

Links for more information:

ITU Internal Report of 2022:

https://kalite.itu.edu.tr/docs/librariesprovider211/dokumanlar/ki-dr/%c4%b1%cc%87tu%cc%88-kurum-%c4%b1%cc%87c%cc%a7i-deg%cc%86erlendirme-raporu_2022.pdf?sfvrsn=2