The August meeting of the Board of Directors of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. The meeting hosted Haluk Okutur, a valued member of the association and founder of Simit Sarayı.
It was highlighted that Haluk Okutur, who has been inspiring the sector for years, has made significant contributions to both the association’s work and the development of the franchising sector with his extensive experience and vision. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to Mr. Okutur for his contributions.
The Küçükçekmece City Council Board of Directors held its August meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
The meeting once again highlighted the importance of cooperation and collective wisdom in local governance. The city’s needs, ongoing projects, and strategies for the coming period were evaluated, and views were exchanged on sustainable solutions.
The Küçükçekmece City Council’s Meeting to Meet and Inform Neighborhood Representatives was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. The meeting was also attended by Küçükçekmece District Governor Mustafa Anteplioğlu and Küçükçekmece Mayor Kemal Çebi.
At the meeting with the village muhtars, who are the most valuable representatives of the local administration, the needs of the neighborhoods, the expectations of the citizens, and the vision for the future of the district were evaluated. It was emphasized that the muhtars are the voice of the neighborhood residents and the strongest link in democracy.
At this meeting, organized under the leadership of the City Council, evaluations were made highlighting the district’s needs, strategies for the coming period, and the importance of a management approach based on collective wisdom. It was stated that cooperation with neighborhood representatives is of great importance in making Küçükçekmece a more livable, safe, and strong city through a participatory and transparent management model.
It was noted that the contributions of the village muhtars played a guiding role by directly reflecting the demands of the people in the management processes. It was recorded that the meeting was not only an introductory and informational gathering, but also a strong expression of the common will regarding the future of Küçükçekmece.
The Istanbul Aydın University Karate Team became European Champions at the Intercollegiate European Karate Championships held in Warsaw, Poland, thanks to their determination and fighting spirit.
Istanbul Aydın University Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın said the following in his statement regarding the IAÜ Karate Team, which achieved a historic success by winning the championship in a tournament featuring 145 universities and 326 athletes from 17 countries:
“I sincerely congratulate our students and everyone who contributed to this achievement. Today, we proudly say once again: IAU is a pioneer in every field, a leader in every field! This pride belongs to IAU, this pride belongs to Turkey, this pride belongs to all of us!” he said.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). During the meeting, the Turkish-Arab University Rectors’ Congress, which will be held for the fifth time this year in Tunisia under the leadership of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in cooperation with the Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) and the Arab Universities Union (AArU), was discussed with Ahmet Misbah Demircan, former Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and Ambassador of Tunisia.
It was stated that this year’s congress, held under the theme “Transformation of Higher Education through Leadership, Innovation, and Regional Integration,” will bring together higher education institutions from Turkey and the Arab world under one roof once again, with the honorary presence of YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that the strong ties to be established will not only increase academic productivity, but will also contribute to regional peace and development through educational diplomacy.
Prof. Dr. Aydın expressed his gratitude to Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), who has led the way in achieving international recognition, quality assurance, and collaborations through his vision and goals in the field of higher education.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, President of TÜBİTAK, at his post.
During the meeting held as part of the visit, a productive and insightful discussion was held on our country’s pioneering work in the field of science and technology.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın for his valuable contributions to higher education and technological developments in our country, as well as for his support to young scientists. It was emphasized that this strong belief in and commitment to science and technology will continue to illuminate the future of our country.
Cyprus Aydın University held a meeting chaired by Honorary President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, with the participation of academic and administrative staff. Plans and goals for the new term were evaluated at the meeting.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that Cyprus Aydın University will continue to work continuously for its students.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that the IAÜ 2025 Preference and Promotion Period, held between July 19 and August 13, was successfully completed this year with great interest from students. Prof. Dr. Aydın noted that academics, administrative staff, and volunteer students worked alongside prospective students, guiding them with great dedication, patience, and energy. He sincerely thanked all his colleagues who contributed to this process.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın congratulated all students joining the IAU family and expressed his hope that everyone would share the exciting feeling of new beginnings together.
The August meeting of the Board of Directors of the Service Exporters Association (HİB) was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. At the meeting, where the items on the agenda were decided, assessments were made regarding the service sectors. In addition, the work carried out to increase the share of the service sectors in the global market and to further raise Turkey’s export power was discussed.
The Istanbul Aydın University Executive Board meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın with the participation of the management team. The meeting addressed the vision of excellence in education, innovative projects, and the goals for the coming period.
“Success is only possible with collective wisdom and determined steps,” said Prof. Dr. Aydın, expressing his gratitude to the entire management team for their dedicated work.
The Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) Board of Directors held its August meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. The meeting evaluated ongoing efforts to strengthen educational diplomacy and projects for the upcoming period.
In addition, the preparation process for the Eurasian Higher Education Summit (EURIE 2026), to be held on April 7-9, 2026, was discussed in its all aspects. Prof. Dr. Aydın stated that steps to further advance global academic collaborations are being planned.
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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
