Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın held a productive meeting with the international student representatives of Istanbul Aydın University to assess future projects. During the meeting, students’ opinions and suggestions were heard, and ideas that could contribute to the university’s development were discussed.

The meeting, which brought together different cultures and diversity, reaffirmed the determination to take stronger steps on the international stage. The meeting concluded with gratitude expressed to all the representatives for their valuable contributions.

The “Health in Sports Summit,” organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences and TEKMER entrepreneurs GOA TALKS, took place with the participation of many prominent figures from the sports world, as well as academic experts in the field. The opening speeches were delivered by IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Tanju Besler. In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “Sports and health are two fundamental dynamics that shape and enrich human life. However, we believe that these two important areas should not only be considered separately but should be approached holistically with a multidisciplinary understanding. In this regard, the main theme of our summit focuses on supporting athletes and sports in appropriate and sustainable conditions. I would like to thank all our team members and esteemed guests who contributed to the realization of this valuable organization.”

During the summit, topics such as ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Basketball Teams,’ ‘Manual Therapy for Athletes,’ ‘Measurement Methods in Athletes,’ and ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Football Teams’ were discussed in detail. Well-known figures such as Hidayet Türkoğlu, President of the Basketball Federation, former referee Erman Toroğlu, football player Aytaç Kara, and former basketball players Semih Erden and Sinan Güler also attended the summit. The summit, which attracted significant interest from students, offered participants an exceptional experience with innovative approaches to sports and health, along with inspiring insights from experts.

Istanbul Aydın University President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited the İAÜ Research and Application Campus in Silivri. During the visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın was briefed on the “Outdoor Sports and Archery” course offered by the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Istanbul Aydın University at the Silivri campus.

Prof. Dr. Aydın stated, “This course not only provides students with an educational opportunity but also offers them an unforgettable experience. It is truly gratifying to see that activities like these contribute greatly to our students’ personal development, as well as their academic success. The practice of archery, a sport that requires focus, patience, and discipline, in an environment surrounded by nature, along with nature walks and other sporting activities, allows our young people to experience once again the importance of teamwork and sharing in nature.”