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  The “Biopsychosocial Assessment Training for Professionals Working with Children in Women’s Shelters” program — led by Istanbul Medipol University Vocational School of Social Sciences in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM), Continuing Education Center, and the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services is about to begin! Venue: Istanbul […]

  Two new master’s programs are now open at the Institute of Social Sciences! Apply by September 10 to secure your spot! Circular Economy (Thesis / Non-Thesis) For those who aim to shape the economy of the future through resource efficiency, waste management, sustainable trade, and climate policies. Sustainable Finance and Trade (Thesis / Non-Thesis) […]

  Our esteemed academic, Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu’s project has been awarded support under the ISTKA Twin Transformation Financial Support Program. We congratulate our academician and wish her continued success.

  Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Practice and Research Center (SURKAM) came together with Medipol Mega Hospital Group with the contribution of the Sustainable Health Working Group. During the meeting, potential areas of collaboration in the field of sustainability were discussed, including joint projects, reporting studies, and implementation processes. Both parties shared their ongoing initiatives, […]

  Our Advisory Board Meeting was held with the participation of our board members, advisory board members, and working group leaders. During the meeting, activities, projects, reports, policies, and collaborations carried out within the 2024–2025 academic year were presented. The goals set for 2025 were reviewed, and completed as well as ongoing initiatives were shared. […]

Free Online Courses from the World Bank -Available Until September! Topics include sustainable development, digital agriculture, smart cities, and more! Register here: http://edx.org/school/wbgx  

  We Took Part in the “Step by Step to the Future of Pharmacy” Workshop The “Step by Step to the Future of Pharmacy” workshop, hosted by Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Pharmacy on April 10, 2025, brought together key discussions shaping the future of the pharmacy profession. The event, held at the South Campus, […]

Where does the world stand on its sustainability journey? We reviewed the United Nations Sustainable Development Report 2025 – here’s what you need to know:

  In recent months, the UN SDSN (United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network) meeting was hosted by Boğaziçi University, focusing on ongoing initiatives and best practices in the field of sustainable development. At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Öznur Gülen Ertosun, Deputy Director of the Istanbul Medipol University Sustainable Development Application and Research Center (SURKAM), […]

  Throughout July, we are supporting the Plastic Free July movement to raise awareness about plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumption habits. Single-use plastics are among the leading causes of environmental degradation, posing a major threat to ecosystem health and biodiversity. We believe that individual choices can serve as the driving force behind a collective […]