21 October 2026
Academic Year Opening Ceremony Held at Istanbul Gelisim University
Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) held its 2026-2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony with the participation of university administrators, academics, students, and invited guests. The ceremony highlighted the future of higher education, university-industry collaboration, and the importance of academic development.
The 2026-2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony, held at Istanbul Gelisim University, brought together academics from all faculties. Marking the beginning of the new academic year, the ceremony addressed key issues such as the role of higher education in social development, the importance of scientific research, and the future of universities.
Prominent Figures Gathered at the Academic Year Opening Ceremony
During the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Şükran Güzin Ilıcak Aydınalp, Acting Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University; Abdülkadir Gayretli, Chairman of the IGU Board of Trustees; and Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, delivered speeches to the attendees.
The speeches provided an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of higher education institutions to scientific knowledge production, the development of qualified human resources, and social progress. The importance of universities' relationships with the business world, alongside their educational and research activities, was also among the key topics highlighted during the ceremony.
Education, Research, and Development in the New Academic Year
Istanbul Gelisim University aims to continue its academic development throughout the 2026-2027 academic year through its innovative approach to education, scientific research activities, and initiatives supporting collaboration with industry.
The ceremony, which was also attended by faculty members from the Department of Advertising at IGU's Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, concluded with the presentation of academic achievement awards to academics in recognition of their accomplishments.
Prominent Figures Gathered at the Academic Year Opening Ceremony
During the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Şükran Güzin Ilıcak Aydınalp, Acting Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University; Abdülkadir Gayretli, Chairman of the IGU Board of Trustees; and Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, delivered speeches to the attendees.
The speeches provided an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of higher education institutions to scientific knowledge production, the development of qualified human resources, and social progress. The importance of universities' relationships with the business world, alongside their educational and research activities, was also among the key topics highlighted during the ceremony.
Education, Research, and Development in the New Academic Year
Istanbul Gelisim University aims to continue its academic development throughout the 2026-2027 academic year through its innovative approach to education, scientific research activities, and initiatives supporting collaboration with industry.
The ceremony, which was also attended by faculty members from the Department of Advertising at IGU's Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, concluded with the presentation of academic achievement awards to academics in recognition of their accomplishments.