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SDSN Turkey 2023 Members Board Meeting

On June 14, SDSN Turkey, which operates within the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) established as a United Nations initiative, and rectors, vice-rectors and NGO representatives from 28 universities exchanged ideas. ITU Sustainability Office also participated in the meeting

ITU is in Top 10 Among World Universities in Two Different Fields!

Istanbul Technical University managed to enter the top ten worldwide in two fields according to the THE 2023 Impact Rankings, which covers the Sustainable Development Goals. While ITU is in the top ten among world universities in the fields of “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, it has achieved great success worldwide under many headings.

Opening of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center

The "Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center" was opened in ITU Ayazağa Campus on 30 May.

ITU BioBlitz Event on International Day for Biodiversity

The species living in ITU Ayazaga Campus were recorded at the ITU BioBlitz 2023 event, which was organized for the second time this year by the ITU Biodiversity, Conservation of Ecosystems and Sustainable Use Commission

Event from ITU on International Day for Biological Diversity

ITU invites everyone to the Biodiversity Day Event, which will be held in 22 May!

Our waste of electrical and electronic goods gives hope to earthquake victims.

Our e-waste, including household appliances, cables, computers and equipment, monitors, and telecommunication equipment, is recycled for earthquake victims in the zero waste project, which was prepared by the cooperation of ITU Zero Waste Club and ITU Environmental Engineering Club.

Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches

Sustainable Land Management Working Group member Prof. Dr. Hayriye Eşbah Tunçay took part in “Water Infrastructure in Istanbul: General Approaches” conference with her speech on “Water crisis and nature-based solutions”.

Fifa 2022 World Cup and Sustainable Transportation Workshop

Qatar University faculty members and ITU Sustainable Transportation Working Group held a workshop titled "Sustainability Evaluation of Electric and CNG Public Buses: Fifa 2022 World Cup".

Sustainability in Education Awards

ITU Architecture Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Hatice Ayataç won the Sustainability in Education Awards-Academician Award.

Zero Waste Club Christmas Tree

ITU Zero Waste Club collected disposable plastic cups from the school cafeteria in half a day and made a Christmas tree.

A New Experience with Accessible Orienteering

Campus “Accessible Orienteering” event was held in Ayazağa Campus on December 9, 2022.

ITU and Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (THL) teamed up at the Solar Decathlon Europe 21/22 Competition

The Solar Decathlon Europe is an international student competition for regenerative habitation.

2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 (27th Conference of the Parties)

COP27 was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on 7-8 November. The plans to achieve the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement and to prevent global climate disaster were presented.

ITU wins the Boğaziçi University Environment Award

ITU was selected as the “Environmentalist University of the Year” within the scope of Boğaziçi Environment Awards.

ITU is 47th in the GreenMetric World Sustainable Campus Ranking

This year, ITU moved up 10 places in the GreenMetric ranking and became the "47th most sustainable campus in the world".

Experience sharing with Bartın University on SDGs

Cooperation and partnership between Bartın University and Istanbul Technical University is continuing.

On December 1, ITU Faculty of Architecture students and ITU Sustainable Education Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hatice Ayataç held the Audio Description Workshop in partnership with PinGoin.

A meeting was held by the ITU Sustainability Office with Gaziantep ITU Alumni Association on Friday, November 25.

On 23 November, ITU Sustainability Office held its 1st Year Celebration and Commissions Appreciation Program at Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center.

On 23 November, ITU Architecture Faculty Member and ITU Sustainable Education Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hatice Ayataç was the guest of the 28th "Sustainability Talks" held by Yapı Kredi.

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