Invitation to the Event "NATO 2026: A View from Istanbul on the Way to the Ankara Summit"
Our faculty, in cooperation with YATA Türkiye, is organizing a highly significant event that will capture the pulse of international politics and global security.
At the event, titled "NATO 2026: A View from Istanbul on the Way to the Ankara Summit", distinguished diplomats, strategists, and academics will come together to discuss the European security architecture and Türkiye's strategic autonomy within NATO.
Program Schedule:
Online
Dear Istinye Members,
Valley H Campus Conference Hall, V123
Dear Istinye Members,
21/05/2026
Organized by our university, “İstinye Fest’26” brought students together through music and various activities. The all-day festival featured live performances, dance shows, and various activities, culminating in a performance by artist Fatma Turgut at the end of the night.
Valley Main Campus
Dear Istinye Members,
Istinye Fest’26, organized by our university, will take place on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at the Valley Main Campus.
Business Talk Series 1: Rewriting the Script: Turning Career Transitions into Leadership Opportunities
Is changing direction in your career a risk or an opportunity?
We’re exploring this question with someone who has experienced different career paths and turned these transitions into leadership opportunities. Ahmet Yasin Acar will be our guest on April 7 as part of the MNG114 Leadership and Individual Career Management course taught by Dr. Melek Yurdakul in the Business Administration Department.
Topic: Rewriting the Script: Turning Career Transitions into Leadership Opportunities
Location: V312
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
27/03/2026
Our Faculty is pleased to be among the scientific partners of the “AGORA: International Conference (2nd Edition). Strengthening the European Union in Times of Strategic Disruption”, with which collaboration has been developed through our Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
19/01/2026
Within the scope of the “Twin Transformation and Sustainability Production Center in the Healthcare Sector” Project, company visits were carried out to analyze existing processes on-site with a focus on lean transformation, digital twin, and sustainability.
19/01/2026
Within the scope of the “2053 Vision Workshop on International Student Recruitment in Türkiye”, organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Service Exporters’ Association on December 29, 2025, the workshop was held with the contributions of participating public institutions, universities, and sector stakeholders.
08/01/2026
As part of the Organizational Behavior course, taught by Faculty Member Melek Yurdakul within the Department of Business Administration, a guest lecture titled “Organizational Change, Stress, Conflict & Negotiation” was held on December 17th.
Entrepreneur Ahmet Yasin Acar served as a guest speaker, addressing organizational change processes, workplace stress, conflict management, and negotiation. The presentation, supported by real-life examples, improved students' understanding of organizational dynamics.