The book titled “An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Earthquakes from a Risk Management Standpoint,” which presents the perspectives of experts and academics from 33 different disciplines on the reality of earthquakes, was published by İstinye Üniversitesi Publications as part of the…
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dietitian Pınar Hamurcu, a faculty member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Istinye University, emphasized that unrealistic study plans and irregular dietary habits are among the primary factors contributing to heightened stress levels during midterm…
A book by Prof. Dr. A. Uğur Tanyeli, Advisor to the Rector of İstinye University, examining social and cultural transformations in the field of architecture in Turkey through the influence of the state and political power, has been published. Social…
Libraries: The Pedagogical Hub for 21st-Century Skills! The results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) serve as a critical benchmark for national educational quality (OECD, 2025). However, is the secret to this success found solely within classroom instruction?…
Forgetting Is a More Active Process Than Remembering Dean of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç evaluated a recent study redefining the biology of memory. A newly published scientific study challenges long-held assumptions about the nature of…
Although women’s labor force participation in Türkiye has increased in the long term, the pace of growth has slowed markedly in recent years. According to information provided by Prof. Dr. Figen Yıldırım, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences at İstinye Üniversitesi, current data indicate that the issue cannot be resolved solely …
Gender inequality constitutes an “invisible silent pandemic” by creating serious and preventable health risks for both women and men. Research conducted by Dr. Elif Akdemirel, a graduate of the Department of Health Management at İstinye Üniversitesi, demonstrates that inequality shortens life expectancy and increases maternal and child mortality. The findings indicate that this problem is …
Artificial Intelligence Does Not Eliminate Professions; It Reshapes Them Artificial intelligence and robots are taking over repetitive tasks while transforming the nature of professions. According to experts, the primary risk is not the disappearance of jobs but the inability to adapt to transformation. According to information provided by Dr. Şenol Pişkin, faculty member of the …
The book titled “An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Earthquakes from a Risk Management Standpoint,” which presents the perspectives of experts and academics from 33 different disciplines on the reality of earthquakes, was published by İstinye Üniversitesi Publications as part of the university’s 10th anniversary. “Earthquakes are disasters that are well known in our country but can …
Case Fatality Rate Varies Between 40% and 75% The Nipah virus (NiV), which has raised concerns about the possibility of a new global pandemic, is being closely monitored worldwide. Transmitted by animals such as fruit bats and pigs, the virus can cause fever and encephalitis. İstinye Üniversitesi faculty member Prof. Dr. Nuriye Taşdelen Fışgın provided …
According to Prof. Dr. N. Faruk Aykan, Faculty Member of the Faculty of Medicine at İstinye University, immunotherapies developed by releasing the suppression on the immune system represent a breakthrough approach in oncology. However, they do not demonstrate the same level of efficacy in every type of cancer and therefore require careful patient selection. Immunotherapy, …
When defining cancer, the first concept that typically comes to mind is “uncontrolled cell division.” However, in recent years, scientists worldwide have accumulated compelling evidence indicating that cancer is not merely a disease arising from malfunctioning genes, but also fundamentally a metabolic disease. This perspective helps us understand cancer not simply as endless cellular proliferation, …
Snoring is often perceived as a trivial habit, and waking up fatigued in the morning is commonly attributed to the demands of a busy lifestyle. However, respiratory disturbances occurring during sleep have a far deeper anatomical basis that cannot be explained solely by lifestyle factors or temporary conditions. Jaw structure, as one of the primary …
Istinye University Ranked in the 501–600 Band Worldwide in Engineering and Achieved First Place in Turkey Among Foundation Universities in Life Sciences Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Subject Rankings, evaluating the world’s leading universities across disciplinary fields. According to the results, Istinye University was ranked in the 501–600 band globally in the …
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dietitian Pınar Hamurcu, a faculty member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Istinye University, emphasized that unrealistic study plans and irregular dietary habits are among the primary factors contributing to heightened stress levels during midterm and final examination periods. She highlighted that balanced study routines, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition …
Superstition is defined by the Turkish Language Association’s Contemporary Turkish Dictionary as “a groundless belief, legend, tale, or narrative that has no basis in reality, originating from religions prior to Islam or later fabricated despite not being part of religion.” In other words, it refers to unfounded beliefs or fabricated claims that are not based …
Belm’art Space hosted Morphogrotesque, a site-specific installation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerim Dündar, within the scope of the exhibition Abstraction as Method: The Anatomy of a Practice, curated by İpek Yeğinsü. The exhibition was structured around works that approached abstraction not merely as a mode of representation, but as a mode of thinking and production. …
Pharmacy, far beyond being a profession with centuries of history, has today positioned itself at the very center of the health-, environment-, and technology-driven transformation confronting humanity. Pharmacists are no longer merely professionals who prepare or dispense medicines; rather, they have become next-generation health architects who manage knowledge, utilize technology, and protect human health through …
İstinye University Ranks First in International Collaboration Rate According to the YÖK Monitoring Report According to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Monitoring Report, as of 2024, İstinye University ranks first among universities with the highest international collaboration rate, achieving a score of 75.87%. It is followed by Istanbul Okan University (69.95%) and Istanbul Nişantaşı …
Istinye University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Özdurak Assesses the Economic Outlook for 2026 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Özdurak, a faculty member at Istinye University, evaluated the economic outlook for 2026. According to Özdurak, the capacity of interest rate policies alone to sustainably reduce inflation has weakened, while the Turkish economy continues to face …
Şule Koçdaş, a master’s student in the Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Program at Istinye University, was awarded the First Prize for Best Poster within the scope of BIOMED 2025. The awarded poster was prepared as part of Koçdaş’s ongoing master’s thesis research and focuses on the development of a rapidly applicable and biocompatible tissue …
Experts emphasize that autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by differences in social communication and interaction, and underline the vital importance of early diagnosis and special education. Assist. Prof. Dr. Doğa Sevinçok from the Faculty of Medicine at Istinye University highlights that, to date, the only scientifically proven effective intervention for autism is special education. …
