The UNIMED Board of Directors Meeting was held at Boğaziçi University, with the participation of Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci, UNIMED President Prof. Khereih Rassas, and IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, along with other UNIMED Board members.
During the meeting, key issues regarding advancing cooperation in higher education were discussed. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized, “The decisions made represent a significant step towards shaping our strategies for the upcoming period and strengthening inter-university solidarity.”
A meeting was held at Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) between the Union for the Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED) and Turkish universities.
The meeting was attended by UNIMED President Prof. Khereih Rassas, UNIMED Honorary President Prof. Wail Benjelloun, UNIMED Director Marcello Scalisi, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of IAÜ and UNIMED Board Member, along with representatives from various universities.
The meeting provided an opportunity to take significant steps toward enhancing academic collaboration in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
A Mevlit ceremony was held at the T Block mosque of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) in honor of the late Ayşe Çebi, the mother of Küçükçekmece Mayor Kemal Çebi. The ceremony was attended by IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Mayor Kemal Çebi, and the deputy mayors of Küçükçekmece.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Turkish Airlines, along with Mehmet Erdoğan, Member of the Board of TAV, Hediye Güral, Chairman of NG Hotels, and Banu Dedeman, President of Dedeman Holding, visited Istanbul Aydın University (IAU).
During the visit, discussions were held regarding new regions in Turkey for cultural tourism. Ideas were exchanged on the development of these regions. Following the meeting, IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, expressed his gratitude for the pleasant discussions and the visit.
The October meeting of the Western Platform, a think tank of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU), was held. The guest speaker for this meeting was T.R. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç.
During the meeting, development projects in the western regions, as well as collaboration between education, the business world, and the public sector, were discussed. In this context, IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “These initiatives, which focus on social development, play a significant role in regional development both academically and economically. As IAÜ, we will continue to contribute to Turkey’s development through the academic and social responsibility projects of the Western Platform!”
The opening ceremony for the 2024-2025 academic year of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) was held with the participation of T.C. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, IAU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, and many academics.
After the opening speeches by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, Deputy Rector of IAU, and President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, T.C. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç delivered the opening lecture.
Following this, T.C. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç presented awards to the academics who were included in the 2024 World’s Most Influential Scientists list, which was announced in collaboration with Elsevier and Stanford University. He congratulated the academics for their contributions to science and international success, and expressed gratitude to Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of IAÜ, for his continuous support of academics.
IAU October Board Meeting was held with the administrative team of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) in October. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of IAU, attended the meeting.
During the meeting, discussions were held on the university’s strategic goals for the new academic year and future projects. Existing issues were discussed, and evaluations were made regarding the plans in place. In this context, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “As always, I express my gratitude to my esteemed colleagues who work alongside me to enhance the quality of education. I am confident that as the IAÜ family, we will raise our success bar even higher. Together, we will continue to achieve new successes.”
The September meeting of the Intellectual Thought Platform at Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) took place with the participation of the guest speaker, Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu.
During the meeting, Minister Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu delivered a presentation on the topic of “Transformation and Future of Health Services in Turkey.” Following this, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed, “Under the leadership of our Minister, Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, Turkey will continue to exceed world standards in healthcare. I extend my heartfelt gratitude for his valuable contributions and kind participation.”
The 2024-2025 Academic Year Opening Ceremony of the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) took place with the participation of the Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu. The event was attended by IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Rector İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Halil Alış, vice deans, academics, and students.
In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın remarked, “On this meaningful day that inspires the doctors of the future, we collectively emphasized the sacredness of medical education once again. At Istanbul Aydın University, we continue to train compassionate and skilled doctors with our expert academic staff and modern infrastructure. Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu is an exemplary leader with groundbreaking contributions in both healthcare management and the medical field, known for his deep commitment to his profession and people-focused approach. He has led numerous pioneering projects, from advancing healthcare policies to improving medical education. Today, his heartfelt and experience-rich speech to our future doctors was a source of inspiration. His profound knowledge and vision, as he conveyed the sacredness and responsibilities of the profession to our students, provided an invaluable opportunity for them. We extend our gratitude to the Minister and wish our students a successful academic year!”
The program concluded with the opening lecture delivered by Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu.
Hasan Akgün, Mayor of Büyükçekmece and a long-time friend of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, visited IAU.
During the meeting, they discussed potential collaborations in the field of education and exchanged ideas on ongoing projects, while also planning future initiatives. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude for the visit.
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Istanbul Aydin University Chairman of the Board of Trustees / BIL Holding and BIL Education Institutions Chairman of the Board of Directors / Cyprus Science University Honorary President
