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Colombian muralist Santiago Arboleda created a unique artwork at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) with the theme of ‘peace and biodiversity’. Arboleda amazed viewers with his use of color gradients and drawing skills, reflecting his art on a campus wall. Depicting the richness of Colombia, one of the leading countries in bird diversity, Arboleda incorporated the words of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, ‘Peace at home, peace in the world’, in his native language in the artwork’s lower left corner. During the week-long project, students studying Spanish at IUE assisted Arboleda.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) once again collected awards at the 15th Bridal Gown Design Competition, organized as part of IF Wedding Fashion Izmir, one of Europe’s largest fashion fairs. Habibe Çakır, a graduate of IUE Department of Textile and Fashion Design and a master's student in Design Studies, won second place in the competition with her design titled ‘Oya’. Meanwhile, Eren Timoçin, who is continuing his studies in Department of Textile and Fashion Design, secured third place with his bridal gown titled ‘Dokunuş Mesajlar’. IUE students continued their streak of achievements, winning awards in the competition for the fourth consecutive year.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) hosted the famous Italian Chef Carlo Alberto d'Audino as part of the 9th ‘Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World’ events. In the event organized in cooperation with IUE School of Foreign Languages Italian Language Program, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and Izmir Italian Consulate, Italian delicacies consisting of a special menu selected by Alberto d'Audino were presented to the guests.

In an effort to create new career opportunities for its students, the Faculty of Business at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), which is part of the IBSEN summer school program that includes some of the world's top universities, provided three students with an experience in the Netherlands. Students Kerem Kavruk, Nihan Karaküçük, and Ali Erdoğan Olguner attended a two-week program at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in Den Haag, Netherlands. IUE students not only learned the latest techniques in the business world but also met students and faculty members from around 15 different countries, building international connections and enjoying an unforgettable experience. They had the joy of discovering new cultures and making friendships while also improving their foreign language skills.

Hüseyin Sabuncu, Özkan Öztürk, and Nazım Berktuğ Aşer, students from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Logistics Management, came in second place in the 21st Interuniversity Logistics Case Competition held this year. The young team developed ideas on how the blue-shelled crab, which is frequently consumed in Asian countries, could be transported quickly and cost-effectively. Their creative and feasible solutions impressed the jury, earning them the award.

Deniz Alper (17), a student in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and a national swimmer, became the world runner-up in the 50-meter backstroke with a time of 26.52 seconds at the International School Games' Bahrain 2024. Alper, who left his strong competitors behind to bring the silver medal to our country, aims for first place at the Turkey Short Course Championship, which will be held in Antalya in December.

Ece Fişek, a student from Department of English Translation and Interpreting, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), was awarded in The Global Undergraduate Awards (often referred to as the Junior Nobel Prize) held in Ireland. Fişek, who prepared an English article by examining the 1983 Turkish translation of the famous writer William Golding’s novel ‘Lord of the Flies’ in detail, brought the ‘Highly Commended Entrant’ award in literature to our country for the first time.

Duru Basut (17) from Izmir, who was directed to dance by her kindergarten teacher with the words ‘Very talented and open to development’ when she was just 4 years old, has already won 20 medals in her career and represented our country successfully on an international level. Basut, who placed second in Europe and fourth in the world in modern dance and ballet, has also earned top spots in many competitions in Turkey, lighting up her path in education with this performance. Duru, who earned the art scholarship provided by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and got into the Textile and Fashion Design department this year, said, “Dance is everything to me, my passion. Since my family is in the textile business, I chose my major with great enthusiasm. My biggest goal is to wear the dance costumes I designed myself in championships and make a difference with my designs when I become a world champion.”

Burak Köse, a graduate of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has been accepted for a master's degree at the University of Manchester, which ranks among the top 50 universities in the world. Köse, who was selected from thousands of successful students worldwide and earned the opportunity to study in England, said, “I want to continue my career as an industrial researcher in an international company. I believe that the education I will receive in England on aerospace again, will significantly contribute to achieving this goal.”

Focusing on artificial intelligence, disaster technologies, and sustainability, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) has completed 324 research projects in the last five years, proving its success on an international level. IUE ranked third among Turkish universities in the ‘innovation’ ranking by Scimago Institutions Rankings, a Spain-based rating institution, which evaluates innovative knowledge, patent performance, and technological impact indicators. IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Yusuf Hakan Abacıoğlu said, “The world is undergoing a major transformation based on technology and digitalization. As a university, we must lead this transformation. We continue our efforts with the goal of fulfilling this mission in the best way possible.”