The management of the Iran Franchise Association visited Istanbul Aydın University and met with the President, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
During the meeting, possible cooperation opportunities in the fields of education and franchising were discussed.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the delegation of the Iran Franchise Association for their visit and emphasized the importance of international collaborations.
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın has been officially appointed as the new Rector of Istanbul Aydın University with the recommendation of the Board of Trustees, the approval of the President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and the decision of the President of Turkey, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his heartfelt belief that Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın — a respected academic who has dedicated his career to science and education, shown strong responsibility towards his students, and earned great respect with his leadership experience — will carry Istanbul Aydın University’s vision even further, strengthening its commitment to universal values and quality, innovative education.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also stated that Istanbul Aydın University continues to move forward with determination to become a leading higher education institution in science, technology, and human development, and that this mission will continue with even greater motivation under the leadership of the new Rector, Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın.
He also thanked all former Rectors who contributed to the university’s development and wished Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın success in his new role.
PROF. DR. MUSTAFA AYDIN ATTENDED THE “ADA KIBRIS” LAUNCH
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın attended the launch event of the “Ada Kıbrıs” brand, held under the aegis of Mr. Fikri Ataoğlu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment of the TRNC. The event was honored by the presence of TRNC President Mr. Ersin Tatar, Turkish Vice President Mr. Cevdet Yılmaz, TRNC Prime Minister Mr. Ünal Üstel, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and TRNC Minister of Public Works and Transport Prof. Dr. Erhan Arıklı.
Prof. Dr. Aydın expressed his strong belief that Cyprus, the pearl of the Mediterranean with its natural beauty, rich historical heritage, unique culture, and warm people, will become more visible, more accessible, and more competitive in tourism through the “Ada Kıbrıs” brand.
He emphasized that this brand is not just a promotional campaign, but also a strategic vision that aims to share the cultural and natural values of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with the world.
Prof. Dr. Aydın thanked Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Fikri Ataoğlu for leading the process with great vision, as well as all institutions and stakeholders involved in the project. He stated his belief that the “Ada Kıbrıs” brand will achieve great success on international platforms.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, together with Mr. Mehmet İlker Haktankaçmaz, the Civil Administration Chief of Istanbul Airport, visited the Şahinbey BİL Tutoring School in Gaziantep. During the visit, a productive evaluation meeting was held with the institution’s administrators.
Prof. Dr. Aydın highlighted that sharing the same vision with a dedicated team in education always makes them stronger. He stated that BİL Education Institutions continue to work with determination and belief all across Turkey.
As part of his program in Gaziantep, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also visited the Governor of Gaziantep, Mr. Kemal Çeber, in his office. After the visit, he thanked the Governor for his kind hospitality.
Prof. Dr. Aydın also visited the Panorama 25 December Museum, which presents Gaziantep’s struggle for independence in a powerful way. After the visit, he said, “This unique museum shows the traces of the Antep Defense impressively. It is a place that must be seen to hear the voice of history and witness this great struggle.”
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.
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Istanbul Aydin University Chairman of the Board of Trustees / BIL Holding and BIL Education Institutions Chairman of the Board of Directors / Cyprus Science University Honorary President
