The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ersin Tatar, and his wife, Sibel Tatar, hosted a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day. The event took place at Art Istanbul Feshane and was attended by Fatma Nur Aydın, President of Cyprus Science University, and Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU). Following the reception, they offered prayers for all the martyrs.
The Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) Karate team achieved extraordinary success at the international championship in Hungary, returning to IAU and Türkiye with medals.
The men’s Kata and Kumite teams were crowned European champions, while the women’s Kumite team secured the European runner-up title. Dicle Beyazıt and Gülşah Uyumaz won gold medals, and Kutluhan Duran, Kadir Furkan Genç, and Müşerref Özdemir brought great honor to both IAU and Türkiye with their achievements. IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his pride in the team for bringing such immense joy and wished them continued success.
The 2023-2024 academic year graduation ceremony of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) was held on June 29-30, 2024. The ceremony was attended by IAU Deputy President Dr. Halit Fatih Aydın, IAU Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, administrative and academic staff, parents, and graduating students.
IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, who attended the ceremony online, addressed the graduates with the following message: “As we complete the 2023-2024 academic year, we are all experiencing the indescribable pride and happiness of presenting our 19th graduates today. As the IAU Family, we have come together to celebrate the graduation of our esteemed graduates, each of whom is a success story. Dear young people, our future leaders! You are not only the leaders of today but also of tomorrow. We believe that with the knowledge, skills, and values you possess, you will make great contributions to our society. We are confident that you will overcome any challenges you may face in this new chapter of your lives. Please know that as IAU, we will always be by your side and our doors will always be open to you. Our university will always remain your home, and we will be there for you whenever you need us. Following your successes and supporting you in your new journeys will be a source of great happiness and pride for us. Dear graduates, as we send you off into the future like fireflies, I wish you all success and happiness. May your paths be bright, and may God bless you. I kiss you all on the forehead and say that we are so proud of you.”
In this context, over the course of two days, more than 6,500 IAU students experienced the joy of graduation. At the end of the ceremony, the 2023-2024 academic year graduates of IAU took their first steps into their new lives. IAU Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın stated, “Today, as the IAU Family, we are experiencing the excitement of sending off our 19th graduates with great pride and happiness. On the second day of our graduation ceremony, we share the joy of graduating the future leaders, innovative thinkers, and successful professionals. We congratulate all our graduates and wish them a future full of success. May your future be bright!” Subsequently, the graduation ceremony, which consisted of four sessions, concluded with great enthusiasm from the IAU students.
The June boardmeeting of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) was held. The meeting was attended by the President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, and the executive team.
During the meeting, evaluations were made on the activities for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additionally, new term projects were discussed, and plans were reviewed. In this context, there was an exchange of ideas on current issues and proposed solutions.
The certificate ceremony of the Cinema and Film Academy, conducted in partnership with IAU-MEDYAPIM, was held. The ceremony was attended by the President of Istanbul Aydın University (IAU), Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
Additionally, MEDYAPIM Chairman of the Board Fatih Aksoy, Dean of IAU Faculty of Fine Arts Prof. Dr. Özer Kamburoğlu, and esteemed IAU academics joined the young certificate recipients on their happy day.
The June meeting of the Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) Western Platform was held. The Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, attended the meeting.
At the meeting, attended by Istanbul Aydın University administrators and academics, a productive discussion was held on Turkey’s constitution. Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş shared detailed information about the current state of the constitution and future changes. He emphasized the importance of constitutional reforms being embraced by broad segments of society and conducting this process transparently with the participation of stakeholders. IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, expressed his gratitude to Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş for his participation.
As part of the “One Day a Week University Student” project implemented in collaboration with the Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation and Istanbul Aydın University (IAU), young people with special needs attended classes with students at IAU for one year.
In this context, AKEV President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and Vice President Elif Aydın met with students and their families at the end-of-term dinner. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of IAU, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to this meaningful project.
The expanded May meeting of the HIB Educational Committee, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Vice President of the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB) and Chairman of the Educational Services Committee, was held with the participation of representatives from member universities.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the challenges universities face in recruiting international students, and various solution proposals were evaluated.
In a ceremony attended by Istanbul Topkapı University ITU President Nihat Kırmızı, Vice President Nabi Kırmızı, Rector Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin, and Secretary General Dr. Bora Gündüzyeli, Istanbul Aydın University President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın was awarded the title of “Professor.”
With this recognition, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın achieved yet another milestone in his distinguished career. All attendees of the program extended their congratulations to him.
The Western Platform meeting, organized in collaboration with the T.R. Prague Embassy and the Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) Western Studies Application and Research Center, was held with the participation of IAU President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Czech Republic Ambassador at the Prague Turkish Embassy, former EU Minister and Chief Negotiator Dr. Egemen Bağış, and former Czech Republic EU Minister and Commissioner Štefan Füle.
In his speech at the meeting, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın said, “Our meeting on ‘Global Conflicts and Educational Diplomacy’ once again highlighted the importance of education in international relations. Education has become an element that determines the fate of not only individuals but also societies. Expanding education in conflict areas and strengthening educational diplomacy will lay the foundations for a more just and sustainable peace worldwide. Let us not forget that education not only imparts knowledge but also brings people together and gives hope. It is in our hands to build the future. We express our gratitude to T.R. Prague Ambassador Dr. Egemen Bağış for his hospitality.”
