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 […]
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. […]
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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:
