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.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) President visited Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal, the newly appointed Rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU).
During the visit, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın extended his congratulations to Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal on his new role.
The Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) ElektroAydın Team has advanced to the finals of the “EFFICIENCY CHALLENGE” Electric Vehicle Competition at TEKNOFEST, after passing through 16 judging panels. IAU Board of Trustees President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited the ElektroAydın team at their workspace.
In this context, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın said, “I sincerely congratulate our ElektroAydın Team for advancing to the finals of the ‘EFFICIENCY CHALLENGE’ Electric Vehicle Competition after passing TEKNOFEST’s rigorous selection process. Your continued work with great determination and perseverance, even at this hour, is the most significant force behind your success. The dedication you display around the clock not only makes our university proud but all of us. I am confident that you will achieve great successes. I warmly congratulate you all and wish you continued success!”
Ahmad Mohammadi, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, visited Istanbul Aydın University (IAU).
IAU Board of Trustees President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “We were very pleased to host Consul General. During our meeting, we had a productive discussion on advancing academic and cultural collaborations between Iran and Türkiye. I thank Ahmad Mohammadi for his kind visit and believe that the projects we will undertake together in the future will make significant contributions to the relations between our two countries.”
The August Management Meeting of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) was held with the participation of IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and the university’s management team. The meeting included a comprehensive evaluation of the preparations for the new academic term.
