As the Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development and Twin Transformation Application and Research Center (SURKAM), we hosted a special symposium in collaboration with the Holistic Healthy Living Platform, where sustainable nutrition was addressed from a holistic health perspective. Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Time: 09:00 – 16:30 Venue: Medipol University Kavacık South Campus, 2nd […]
The “Sustainability and Twin Transformation” project, carried out by Istanbul Medipol University and supported by İSTKA, will continue to support a broad transformation process in the plastics sector, ranging from sustainable production to digitalization. Comprehensive activities addressing sectoral needs will be implemented, including maturity analyses, sustainability reporting, roadmaps, and employee training programs. Alongside these […]
Prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, the 2025–2028 National Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan has been published in the Official Gazette and has officially entered into force. The strategy aims to increase resource efficiency, reduce waste generation, and accelerate the transition to sustainable production and consumption models. Within the […]
We’re Kicking Off the 2025–2026 Academic Year with Our First Event! As the Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Practice and Research Center (SURKAM), we are delighted to host the first event of the new academic year in collaboration with the Digital and Sustainable Future Association (DİSÜDER). 🌱 Event: Digital and Sustainable Future Summit Date: […]
Orientation Presentation Held! As the Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Architecture held its orientation program, we at SURKAM had the pleasure of meeting the new students. During the session, we introduced our center and team, while also exploring together the questions “What is sustainability?” and “Why is it important?” We shared insights on the […]
As the Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM) team, we attended the Sustainability Conference 2025 held yesterday at Fairmont Quasar. At the conference, SURKAM Director Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu took part in the session titled “Harnessing the Power of Technology and Innovation,” discussing the role of green jobs, green […]
As part of Global Goals Week, Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Practice and Research Center (SURKAM) is hosting a special talk! Guest Speaker: Hüseyin Recepoğlu, Manager of Volunteers and Volunteer Projects Department, TURMEPA / CleanSea Association Join us for an inspiring conversation on marine conservation, volunteer work, and projects shaping a sustainable future. Date: […]
Our Director of the Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM) at Istanbul Medipol University, Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşcu, will be a speaker at the Sustainability Conference 2025 taking place on September 24. 📌 In her session titled “Harnessing the Power of Technology and Innovation”, Prof. Dr. Atabay Kuşcu will discuss the role […]
As the Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM) of Istanbul Medipol University, we are meeting our visitors at #TEKNOFEST25! At our university’s booth, we are: Playing a sustainability-themed game with participants, Hosting fun SDG Wheel quizzes, Engaging visitors with interactive questions about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to raise awareness. Throughout […]
The project titled “Sustainability and Twin Transition Center,” led by Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu, Director of the Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM), has been awarded support under the Twin Transition Financial Support Program of the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA). Through this project, it is aimed to: Enhance the green and digital […]
