Poor Oral and Dental Health Can Lead to Various Diseases
Poor Oral and Dental Health Can Lead to Various Diseases Prof. Dr. Tuğba Toz Akalın, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at İstinye University, emphasized that oral and dental…
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Avoid Excessive Fluid Intake When Breaking the Fast, Stay Away from Spicy Foods
Do Not Consume Excessive Fluids When Breaking the Fast, Avoid Spicy Foods One of the most frequently asked and important topics during Ramadan is how nutrition should be managed. Prof.…
Alarm in Women’s Labor Force Participation: There Is an Increase, but the Momentum Is Fading
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.…
The Invisible Silent Pandemic: Gender Inequality Threatens Health
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…
Artificial Intelligence Is Not Eliminating Professions; It Is Reshaping Them
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…
An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Earthquakes from a Risk Management Standpoint: İstinye Üniversitesi Publications
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,…
Is a New Pandemic Emerging? The Nipah Virus
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…
A Breakthrough Approach in Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy
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…
Cancer: Genetic Dysregulation or Metabolic Chaos?
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…
Is the Cause of Persistent Snoring Hidden in Our Facial Structure?
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…
THE World University Subject Rankings Announced
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…
Key Strategies for Reducing Exam Stress: The Importance of Balanced Study and Proper Nutrition
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…
“Place Your Trust in Smart Polymers Rather Than Unfounded Beliefs.”
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…
Morphogrotesque: A New Meta-Nature Proposal Between Nature and Algorithm
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…
The Evolution of Pharmacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Scientific Wisdom
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…
İstinye University at the Top in the 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation General Report
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…
January 2026 Inflation Outcomes May Delay Interest Rate Reduction Decisions
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…
Istinye University Graduate Student Şule Koçdaş Awarded First Place for Best Poster at BIOMED 2025
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 Only Scientifically Proven Intervention for Autism: Early and Effective Special Education
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.…
Artificial Organs Improve Patients’ Quality of Life
Providing insights into artificial organ technologies, Assist. Prof. Dr. Fevzi Aytaç Durmaz from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Istinye University stated that the advancement of artificial organs will also…
Istinye University Takes a Significant Step Toward University–Industry Collaboration
A Significant Step in University–Industry Collaboration by Istinye University Istinye University has taken an important step toward strengthening university–industry collaboration by licensing six patents developed in the fields of digital…
A Window onto Art: Following the Path of Photography
Following the Path of Photography: A Distinguished Encounter at Sille Art Palace The long-established “Following the Path of Photography” program organized by Sille Art Palace brought art enthusiasts together with…
Tense Transformation: Modernity, Architecture, and Political Power in Turkey
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…
The World’s Best-Selling Aircraft Is in the ‘Update’ Test
Dünyanın en çok satılan uçağı unvanına sahip Airbus A320’de, güneş kaynaklı yoğun radyasyonun uçuş kontrol sistemlerindeki kritik verileri bozabileceği uyarısı yapılması, havacılık sektörü için ciddi bir sınava dönüştü. İstinye Üniversitesi…
Energy Crisis Analysis: Transformation Is Inevitable, Engineering Solutions Will Be Decisive
Energy Crisis Analysis: Inevitable Transformation and the Decisive Role of Engineering Solutions Prof. Dr. Bestami Özkaya, Vice Rector of Istinye University, provided comprehensive evaluations spanning from the causes of the…
The Most Fundamental Challenge Faced by Individuals with Disabilities: Accessibility
The Most Fundamental Challenge Faced by Individuals with Disabilities: Accessibility Within the scope of 3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Prof. Dr. S. Ufuk Yurdalan, a faculty…
The Use of Weight-Loss Injections Worldwide Has Increased Sixfold Over the Past Five Years
Warning from the European Medicines Agency: “Weight-Loss Injections” Obtained via Social Media May Be Counterfeit GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly referred to as “weight-loss injections,” have rapidly gained popularity in recent…
Prof. Dr. Furkan Ayaz Has Developed a Promising Therapeutic Drug for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Prof. Dr. Furkan Ayaz Honored with Visiting Professorship and Honorary Doctorate by Odesa National Medical University Prof. Dr. Furkan Ayaz, a faculty member at Istinye University, was awarded the titles…
“A New Era in Digital Dentistry: Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Diagnosis and Design”
Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Dentistry Prof. Dr. Emir Yüzbaşıoğlu, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Istinye University, highlights the contributions of artificial intelligence (AI) to dentistry, noting that AI…
The Historical Journey of the Wild Apricot Kernel to the Present
Cengiz Metehan Horuz, a student at the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at Istinye University, carried out a significant project that sheds light on history by using wild apricot…
White Coat Excitement at the Faculty of Dentistry
The Faculty of Dentistry at Istinye University welcomed future dentists to their profession with a White Coat Ceremony held on November 22, Dentists’ Day. With a large attendance, the ceremony…
A Career Journey in Design: Inspiring Industry Experiences
An event organized by the Graphic Design Program was held on November 21, 2025, at Topkapı Campus, TKZ09, with the participation of Cihan Çetinkaya, Graphic Design Department Manager at LC…
Protecting the Family Is Possible by Eliminating Violence: Our Family, Our Violence-Free Future
An event titled “Our Family, Our Violence-Free Future,” organized in collaboration with Istinye University and the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, was held on November 18, 2025,…
A Strong Step at COP30: Istinye University Among the Signatories of the Youth Foreword
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP30 was held in Brazil between November 10–21. Within the scope of the summit, the Parliamentarians’ Global Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions,…
Istinye University Opened Its Doors to the IEEE Blockchain Summit
The IEEE Blockchain Summit Istanbul 2025 was held at Istinye University. Organized by IEEE Blockchain Türkiye, the summit brought together numerous speakers to raise awareness about blockchain technologies and their…
Heal Yourself: “I Am Healing in School Life”
The highly popular Heal Yourself podcast series, hosted by Happ Health & Liv Hospital Clinical Psychologist Merve Tokgöz, returns for a new season with the theme “Healing Through School Life”!…