Joint Future: A Global Roadmap for Sustainable Development

  Organized by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Health Sciences, the seminar titled “Joint Future: A Global Roadmap for Sustainable Development” will feature our SURKAM Director, Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu, as a speaker. Date: 25 November 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 Venue: 2B02 All students and […]

METAHack Sustainathon 2025 at İstanbul Medipol University

  Organized in collaboration with Istanbul Medipol University SURKAM and the Technology Transfer Office (TTO), METAHack Sustainathon 2025 was successfully completed after an intensive 24-hour period during which innovative ideas focused on sustainability were developed and the spirit of hackathon was strongly felt. During this intensive marathon held on 13–14 December, participants developed projects by […]

Sustainable Nutrition Symposium in The Body–Mind–Soul Triangle

  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 […]

Surkam’s Name and Role Are Being Renewed With The İSTKA-Supported Twin Transformation Project

  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 […]

2025–2028 National Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan

  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 […]

Digital and Sustainable Future Summit

  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 for the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture

  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 […]

Sustainability Conference

  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 […]

Global Goals Week SURKAM Talk

  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: […]

Sustainability Conference 2025

  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 […]