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Izmir University of Economics (IUE) left its mark on the first-ever ‘University-Industry Collaboration Project Awards’ organized by the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO). 

Hakan Acar, a father of two living in Izmir, achieved his goal by successfully completing his architectural education at the age of 49. Traveling from Çeşme to campus to attend classes, Acar covered a total of 113,000 kilometers over four years. Overcoming all challenges and creating an inspiring story, he graduated as an honor student from the Department of Architecture at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). 

The ‘Chamber Orchestra’, consisting of students from Izmir University of Economics (IUE), performed a special ‘bayram’ concert for the residents of the Narlıdere Nursing Home. 

Five scientists from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) have launched a research project to develop a drug for osteoporosis, commonly known as bone loss, which primarily affects women over the age of 50. 

A vibrating smart wristband project developed for visually impaired individuals through the collaboration of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Engineering and Izmir Girls High School has won first place in the Izmir regional round of the High School Students Research Projects Competition organized by TUBITAK. The project, titled ‘GORUNGU: A Haptic Wristband for Accessible Chemistry’, was developed in the field of chemistry under the theme of ‘Accessible Life Technologies’.

EKOAYRA, established within Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to conduct studies on reducing disaster risks, held its first advisory board meeting. 

The 2025-2026 Spring Semester opening lecture of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Arts and Sciences was held with the participation of academics and students. 

The ‘IDEAL’ project, prepared by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem across the city and accelerate development in innovation and technology, has reached 542 people in a short time. 

Lecturer Aypar Satı from Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Izmir University of Economics, prepares ‘güllaç’, a traditional dessert of the month of Ramadan, using homemade date juice instead of refined sugar for a healthier alternative. 

Prof. Dr. Aydın Akan, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and one of the few Turkish academics selected for the list of the “World’s Most Influential Scientists”, has added a new milestone to his international achievements.