Led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Aydın University, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the Delightful Istanbul Program steadily carried out since 2014 was successfully held this year between 17–31 January 2026 with the participation of 110 international students from 21 countries.

Bringing together the city’s history, cultural heritage, and academic richness under one roof, the program continued to serve as a strong platform for international interaction, where young people from different regions developed a shared vision for the future through mutual understanding.

Expressing his gratitude to all academics and the dedicated university team who contributed to the success of the program, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın shared the following remarks;

“International student mobility forms the foundation of intercultural understanding and global cooperation. Delightful Istanbul is a powerful bridge that brings young people together not only with Istanbul but also with one another.”

The Professorship Robe Ceremony was held at Istanbul Aydın University for academics who successfully completed the appointment and promotion processes during the 2024–2025 academic year and earned the title of ‘Professor,’ with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.

Stating that the scholarly contributions of the academics further strengthen Istanbul Aydın University’s academic power at both national and international levels, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın sincerely congratulated all faculty members who attained this title through their devoted efforts and expressed his thanks to their esteemed families who supported them in their success.

The ceremony witnessed moments of pride on behalf of the academic community and concluded with the emphasis: ‘Toward stronger tomorrows in the light of science.’

Class representatives of Istanbul Aydın University came together for the second time with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın within the scope of the Meeting with Young Aydınlar. During the meeting, students shared their views and suggestions regarding university life and once again had the opportunity to directly express the challenges they face. The studies carried out in line with the requests and suggestions shared in the previous meeting were also presented.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın underlined that every issue expressed openly by young people constitutes an important guiding element for them and gave the message: ‘It is not enough to be only a good student, you must also be a good person — responsible, courageous in speaking up, and capable of producing solutions.’ He emphasized that curious, inquisitive, hardworking youth who uphold their values represent Türkiye’s greatest strength.

Stating that universities are not merely institutions granting diplomas, but environments where ideas are produced, character is built, and future leaders are nurtured, Prof. Dr. Aydın expressed his confidence in the youth and assured them that he would always stand by them in this journey.