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India Newspaper publishes ITU Sustainability Works

According to an article published in Indian Bussiness Standard newspaper, Istanbul Technical University's Sustainability Office continues to play a prominent role on the international stage.

05 Mar 2024

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ITU's Sustainability Year, 2023

ITU's 2023 Sustainability Year has been completed. This year, achievements in sustainability rankings such as QS, GreenMetric and THE Impact attracted attention.

04 Jan 2024

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ITU 2023 End of Year Meeting

The Sustainability Office was rewarded by our Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Koyuncu at the 2023 Year-End Meeting for its achievements this year.

04 Jan 2024

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IU GreenMetric: The Most Sustainable University of the Middle East, ITU Ayazağa Campus!

Universitas Indonesia (UI) GreenMetric 2023 ranking selected Istanbul Technical University (ITU) as the “The Most Sustainable University of the Middle East”, "46th Most Sustainable Campus in the World".

06 Dec 2023

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Invitation to Workshop: Designing together for MED-A

You are invited to the workshop to be held in cooperation with the Sustainability Office and the Accessible and Barrier-Free University Commission.

28 Nov 2023

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The Future of Universities – University of the Future

As ITU Sustainability Office, we took part in the Academician group at the round tables at the workshop titled "The Future of Universities - University of the Future", which took place at Aydın University Halit Aydın Campus on November 16, 2023.

20 Nov 2023

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EELISA SusCo Community gathered at ITU

EELISA SusCo (Interdisciplinarity for Sustainable Competences in Engineering Education) Community, of which ITU Sustainability Office is also a member, visited ITU

24 Oct 2023

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World Food Day: Future of Food Symposium

"World Food Day: Future of Food Symposium" organized by Department of Food Engineering and FAO-Türkiye representation was held in Prof. Dr. Remzi Ülker Conference Hall on October 13th 2023 at 09:45-13:30.

16 Oct 2023

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UI GreenMetric Workshop at HKU

ITU, which ranked first in 2022 UI GreenMetric Turkey, participated in the UI Greenmetric Turkey National Workshop held at Hasan Kalyoncu University on 5-6 October 2023, with Sustainability Office Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Börte Köse Mutlu.

12 Oct 2023

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Role Of Universities In Sustainable Development In The 100th Year Of The Republic Of Turkey Summit

At the summit attended by our various stakeholders, ITU Sustainability Office Vice-Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru Acuner Türet gave a speech on sustainability in ITU.

05 Oct 2023

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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

19 Jun 2023

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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.

12 Jun 2023

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Opening of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center

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

31 May 2023

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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

25 May 2023

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Event from ITU on International Day for Biological Diversity

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

18 May 2023

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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.

04 Apr 2023

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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”.

16 Mar 2023

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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".

07 Feb 2023

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Sustainability in Education Awards

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

30 Jan 2023

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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.

17 Jan 2023

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