The Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) May Board Meeting was held on May 13, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, current projects and international cooperation activities were discussed in detail. Prof. Dr. Aydın emphasized the importance of building stronger academic partnerships both in the region and globally.
After the meeting, Prof. Dr. Aydın said, “We are continuing our journey with determination to build a strong academic bridge from Eurasia to the world.” He also stated that EURAS will keep working on new strategic projects to strengthen cooperation among member universities.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President Istanbul Aydın University, attended the 28th Ordinary General Assembly of MÜSİAD, which was held with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
After the assembly, Prof. Dr. Aydın shared his thoughts and congratulated the MÜSİAD community for their valuable contributions to Turkey’s development. He said, “I believe this strong organization will continue to contribute positively to our business world and our country.”
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also wished success to Mr. Burhan Özdemir, who was appointed as the new President of MÜSİAD, and expressed his belief that Mr. Özdemir will carry the MÜSİAD flag even further.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, attended a meaningful event organized to honor the memory of academics and students who served at the university since 2003 and have passed away.
The tree-planting event took place at IAU Silivri Application and Research Center. Prof. Dr. Aydın said, “Keeping the memories of our valuable professors and beloved students alive is a shared responsibility. It is a legacy for both nature and loyalty.”
As part of the event, 300 saplings were planted. Prof. Dr. Aydın sincerely thanked all students and colleagues who contributed to this special day. He shared his feelings by saying, “May their resting place be in heaven, and their memories stay with us forever.”
Istanbul Aydın University and Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın attended the Eurasian Universities Association (EURAS) Academy Joint Program hosted by Amirkabir University of Technology during his visit to Iran. The program, which was attended by 13 leading universities of Iran, emphasized the importance of acting with a sense of social responsibility as well as academic cooperation. The program offered an important platform at the international level with the aim of increasing the common impact in education and raising the leaders of the future.
During the meetings hosted by Prof. Dr. Alireza Rahaei, Rector of Amirkabir University of Technology, EURAS and Iranian universities discussed joint projects in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence, energy, aviation, industrial cooperation and science-technology parks. During the meetings, the commitment to further academic and technological cooperation between the universities of the two countries was confirmed once again.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all universities and participants who contributed to the organization of the program and pointed out that the key concept of the 21st century is “acting together”. He highlighted the importance of taking common steps that will give hope to young generations as Turkish and Iranian universities.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University and Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS), attended a series of important meetings during his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the first day of the visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın met with Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nabi Shahiki Tash, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and discussed the establishment of strong cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education, research and innovation. They also exchanged ideas on student exchange programs, joint seminars and the development of scientific projects.
Within the scope of the visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın also met with various directors within the Ministry and discussed the details of joint projects, academic exchange programs and technology-oriented collaborations, emphasizing that these contacts have great potential to increase the scientific and technological capacity of the two countries.
In the meeting with Prof. Dr. Farhad Yazdandoost, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the issue of deepening academic cooperation and supporting innovative approaches in education was discussed. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın invited the Deputy Minister to the EURIE – Eurasian Higher Education Summit, which will be organized by the Eurasian Association of Universities (EURAS) on 7-9 April 2026.
During the meeting with Prof. Dr. Alireza Monadi Sefidan, President of the Education Commission of the Islamic Shura Assembly of Iran, proposals to organize student and academic exchange programs, joint research and education fairs between the two countries were discussed. The parties stated that they aim to further strengthen academic ties through specific projects such as the Iran-Türkiye Education Fair.
Prof. Dr. Aydın also met with Samad Hassanzadeh, President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mining and Agriculture and exchanged views on the development of trade and sectoral cooperation between the two countries.
At the end of his visit to Tehran, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tehran Prof. Dr. Hicabi Kırlangıç in his office and made evaluations on the common steps that can be taken and projects that can be carried out in the field of education between Türkiye and Iran.
These high-level contacts created an important basis for deepening academic and scientific cooperation between Türkiye and Iran.
At the April meeting of the Aydın Policies Platform, which was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, Dr. Tayfun Tuncay Tosun and Dr. Elif Kaya, esteemed academicians of the university, participated as speakers.
In the meeting, the developments that deeply affect the global trade balances within the framework of the “Trump Era and Trade Wars” were discussed together with their economic and political reflections. Scientific analyzes made by experts in their fields offered a deep perspective to the participants.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the academicians who contributed to the meeting and the participants who showed great interest. It was emphasized that the Aydın Policies Platform will continue to work continuously as an idea generation ground where strategic issues on the national and international agenda are discussed.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, met with Iranian students and important names of Iranian cinema during the shooting of the TV series at the university.
The shooting of the series, directed by the famous director İbrahim Şeybani and starring the well-known Iranian actor Mohammad Reza Foroutan, was held at Istanbul Aydın University Halit Aydın Campus. Prof. Dr. Aydın, who took a close interest in the students on the shooting day, emphasized the importance of bringing art and cultural production together with education and expressed his pleasure to share this special moment with international students.
This meaningful meeting was a reflection of the importance the university attributes to intercultural interaction and its student-oriented approach.
The traditional Eid celebration ceremony at Istanbul Aydın University was held under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Board of Trustees. The academic and administrative staff of the university showed great interest in the ceremony, where feelings of unity and solidarity were at the forefront.
In his speech at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that education is the most precious heritage to be left to future generations. Stating that they are working with determination to prepare young people for a bright future, Prof. Dr. Aydın sincerely thanked all his colleagues who contributed to this process.
In the program, the senior management of the university as well as academic and administrative staff took the stage and shared their Eid wishes. In the meeting, which took place in a sincere atmosphere, the participants renewed their feelings of solidarity and brotherhood and experienced the spiritual atmosphere of Eid together.
The Istanbul Aydın University family once again shared the happiness of being together on this special day and wished to come together with the same feelings on many more holidays.
A meaningful iftar program was organized at Istanbul Aydın University to keep the spirit of unity, solidarity and sharing of Ramadan alive. IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, representatives of non-governmental organizations, officials from educational institutions and valuable members of the consulates of various countries came together at the same table at the meeting held at T Block Social Sciences Campus.
This special iftar program, which took place in the spiritual atmosphere of the blessed month of Ramadan, was one of the best examples of unity and solidarity. Participants had the opportunity to have a sincere sharing in an evening of tolerance and friendship.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all the guests who attended this meaningful organization and accepted the invitation. He stated that the presence of the participants deepens the meaning of the peaceful tables established in such a special period of time.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University and President of the Anatolian Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), took part as a speaker at the XVIIIth Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue Conference was held in the historic city of Marsala, Italy. “The event was organized by the Committee for European-Mediterranean Cooperation of Local and Regional Authorities (COPPEM) and the Phoenicians Route: A Dialogue Among Peers” was organized by the Committee for Cooperation of Local and Regional Authorities in Europe and the Mediterranean (COPPEM) and the Phoenicians Route.
In his speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın highlighted that the Mediterranean has been a cultural bridge that has brought different civilizations together throughout history, and emphasized that today this rich heritage is at risk from global crises, geopolitical instability, forced migration and environmental threats.
Prof. Dr. Aydın stated that universities should lead cultural diplomacy in this context and emphasized the responsibility of the academic world. He stated that projects supporting cultural cooperation are vital in terms of preserving the common past and transferring it to the future.
He also shared the role of digital transformation in the protection of cultural heritage, citing the “Digitization of Cultural Heritage Project (KÜMSA)” implemented by the Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation as an example.
At the end of the conference, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all participants who contributed to the event and emphasized that they will continue to see the Mediterranean not only as a geography carrying the traces of the past, but also as a common ground for peace, collaboration and a sustainable future.
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