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Küçükçekmece City Council July Board of Directors Meeting was held under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by Istanbul University.

During the meeting, the activities realized in the past period were evaluated, and new period plans were discussed in many areas, especially education, environment, youth and cultural projects.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated in his evaluation after the meeting that they will continue to produce sustainable projects that touch every aspect of urban life with determination. He emphasized the importance of works based on common sense and consultation in order to make Küçükçekmece a more livable future.

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Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) successfully held its July Executive Board meeting under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the goals of further strengthening cooperation in the field of higher education at regional and global level were evaluated.

While the members of the Board of Directors exchanged ideas on the projects planned to be implemented in the coming period, the preparation process of the Eurasian Higher Education Summit – EURIE 2026, which will be held on April 7-9, 2026, was also discussed comprehensively.

The meeting also emphasized that the increasing collaboration under the roof of EURAS plays an important role in uniting universities in Eurasia around a common vision.

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Istanbul Aydın University’s 20th Graduation Ceremony was held with great excitement at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. During the ceremony, students experienced the joy of graduation together with their families, academics and friends, and emotional moments were also shared.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, congratulated the graduating students and said, “Dear students, we are experiencing the indescribable pride of bringing you one step closer to your dreams. Today, you carry in your hands not only your diplomas, but also your years of hard work, patience, faith and hope. Every step you take on this campus, every friendship you establish, every knowledge you acquire will make you stronger in life from now on.”

Emphasizing that Istanbul Aydın University graduates are now part of a strong graduates chain, Prof. Dr. Aydın said, “You are now a link in the strong graduates chain of Istanbul Aydın University. We will always be honored to be a part of this family and we will proudly follow your achievements. It is also a source of great happiness for us that our graduates will spread not only all over Turkey but also to different geographies of the world.”

At the end of his speech, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın renewed his belief in the students and said, “May your path always be open, your heart be brave, and your dreams be limitless. Your vision, dedication and human values will build the future of our country and the world. I believe in you sincerely and I am proud of each and every one of you. I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the values and efforts you have added to this big family.”

The 20th graduation ceremony of Istanbul Aydın University ended with young graduates proudly throwing their caps into the air.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın hosted Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz at the July meeting of the Batı Platform, one of the think tanks of Istanbul Aydın University.

At the meeting, Mr. Cevdet Yılmaz made comprehensive evaluations on Turkey’s development goals, economic stability policies, strengthening the investment environment and increasing social security. He emphasized the importance of strategic steps to unlock Turkey’s potential in the light of global developments and drew attention to the necessity of common sense and cooperation culture.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to Mr. Cevdet Yılmaz for attending the meeting despite his busy schedule and sharing his valuable knowledge and experience.

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Istanbul Aydın University’s President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın held a forty mevlit in the masjids of Istanbul Aydın University for his precious mother who passed away recently.

In the mevlit program, which started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Prof. Dr. Aydın remembered the indelible memory of his precious mother, who left unforgettable traces in his life, with prayers.

After the prayers, the refreshments were shared with the friends in attendance. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his sincere thanks to all his friends who shared his pain and supported him with their prayers on this special day.

Stating that his late mother’s compassion, labor and the beauties she added to their lives will always be kept alive as the most precious heritage, Prof. Dr. Aydın stated that they will always remember his mother with deep love and gratitude.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, hosted Mr. Osama Mahjoub Hassan Dirar, Consul General of Sudan in Istanbul.

During the visit, a comprehensive and productive meeting was held on international cooperation in education, cultural interaction and joint projects.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the Consul General for his kind visit. Prof. Dr. Aydın wished to strengthen the existing ties of friendship and academic cooperation between Turkey and Sudan.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, hosted Hamza and his esteemed family from Pakistan, whom he called his spiritual son.

Expressing his satisfaction with the visit, Prof. Dr. Aydın emphasized that friendships that unite hearts from different geographies without blood ties are one of the most precious aspects of life.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın said that this meaningful meeting contributed to strengthening international friendships and deepening cultural ties.

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Istanbul Aydın University Executive Board Meeting was held with the participation of senior executives under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Board of Trustees.

At the meeting, where the past semester was evaluated in all aspects, the achievements, challenges and development areas were discussed in detail. At the same time, strategic goals and planned projects for the new period were discussed.

In the light of the vision based on quality-oriented and sustainable success in education, it was emphasized that the future steps of Istanbul Aydın University will continue to be shaped with the contributions of the administrative staff.

At the end of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the entire management team who contributed to the institutional development of the University.

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Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology and Ghardaia University Center for the Study of Southern Algeria’s Cultural, Linguistic and Literary Heritage co-hosted the II International Congress of Comparative Cultural Studies.

The opening speech of the congress was delivered by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University. Emphasizing the importance of intercultural interaction and academic cooperation in his speech, Prof. Dr. Aydın highlighted that such scientific events contribute to international understanding and peace.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all the academics who contributed to this important organization that strengthens intercultural interaction, encourages the sharing of scientific knowledge and enriches the common memory, as well as the collaborating institutions and everyone who contributed, especially Prof. Dr. Haci Duran, Head of the Department of Sociology.

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The 38th General Assembly Meeting of the Committee on Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation of Local and Regional Authorities (COPPEM) was held online with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University.

During the meeting, the common will to strengthen regional solidarity, promote sustainable development and make the Mediterranean a center of peace and prosperity was once again emphasized. The commitment to jointly address the challenges faced by local governments and to develop innovative solutions in this direction was confirmed.

2024 achievements were evaluated and the goal of building a more cooperative and stronger region for 2025 came into focus. In this context, the role of local governments is more critical than ever.

COPPEM emphasized that it will continue to move regional collaboration forward in line with information sharing and innovative approaches.

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