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:
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 […]
Representing Istanbul Medipol University at the Global Sustainable Development Congress The Global Sustainable Development Congress, organized annually by Times Higher Education (THE)—a UK-based institution conducting global research and publishing reports on higher education—brought together leading universities from around the world. Representing Istanbul Medipol University, the event was attended by Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu, […]
Earlier Every Year… The Earth Overshoot Day, which marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds what the planet can regenerate in a year, once again presents a sobering picture. In 2024, humanity consumed resources equivalent to 1.7 Earths, while in 2025, this number has risen to 1.8 Earths -meaning we are […]
Our training series aiming to raise awareness about sustainability continues at the South Campus! May 28 – Room D101 Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülsena Samsunlu “Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage”May 29 – Room A505 Asst. Prof. Dr. Duygu Güner Gültekin “Sustainable Business Management: Dreams and Realities” Time: 12:45 – 13:30 Location: Istanbul Medipol University, Kavacık […]
