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Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Vocational School organized the ‘Gameathon 4.0’ event to increase high school students' interest in the rapidly growing gaming industry. A total of 72 students from high schools in Izmir worked for 24 hours to design the best game. Highlighting the importance of time, the event was held with the theme ‘One More Second’, and 17 games were developed. The young participants created games in various genres such as adventure, strategy, sports, and action and competed fiercely in a contest at the end of the event to claim first place. Their projects received high praise from the jury members, who work in different gaming companies.

Students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts surprised young children in Bayır Primary School in Mardin's Derik District. Responding warmly to the children's message, ‘We are curious about Aegean flavors’, sent through their teacher, IUE students prepared fig and walnut cookies and olive and tulum cheese snacks. They carefully packaged these treats and sent them off to Mardin. The children, over 1,500 kilometers away, were filled with joy when they received the gifts from the university students, eagerly opened the packages, and sent back plenty of photos to express their gratitude.

Focusing on disaster technologies, artificial intelligence, gastronomy, fashion, and creative industries to contribute to Turkey’s development, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) has received great news from TUBITAK. IUE, which prepared a special project featuring strategic steps to transform scientific studies into economic value, has been awarded a grant of approximately 3 million TL.

Hatice Pınar Yiğitalp, a student at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has risen to the national taekwondo team in a journey that began at age 7, encouraged by her family's belief that ‘she’ll learn to protect herself’. She has already achieved 9 national championships in her career. Most recently, she won a gold medal in the 62 kg category at the Turkish Senior Taekwondo Championships held in Ankara on January 8-12, and she has set her sights on becoming the world champion at the World Championships in China this October.

Students from Department of Textile and Fashion Design at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) breathed new life into discarded denim fabrics to create a special collection themed around “sustainability.” Utilizing defective and surplus stock products from the Lee and Wrangler brands under the Karma Marka Retail Group, the young designers garnered significant acclaim with their innovative and contemporary designs consisting of 10 unique pieces. The students set an example by raising awareness about preventing fabric waste in the fashion industry.

Bade Ruşen Karadeniz, a student at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Industrial Design, has developed a special device called ‘Diren’ to be used in search-and-rescue operations after disasters. Diren, which can detect life by measuring pulses even meters underground with its sensors and transmit real-time data to rescue teams, has a width and height of 12 centimeters. Diren won first place in the Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters' Association (IMMIB) Industrial Design Competition. Karadeniz, who achieved first place in the competition's category of plastic products under the theme of natural disasters and emergencies, also received a prize of 60,000 Turkish Lira and a scholarship for overseas education.

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.

Duru Basut, a student in Department of Textile and Fashion Design at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), achieved three first-place titles in the International Dance Competition (Stage 2024) hosted by Macedonia. Competing in the ballet category, Basut triumphed in trio, group, and solo performances, adding a major accomplishment to her career at just 17 years old. Expressing her love for dance and her commitment to balancing education and dance, Basut said, “I prepared well for the competition and was confident in myself. My energy was high, and the moment I stepped into the hall, I felt I was going to succeed. Returning from Macedonia with three medals felt like a dream. I’m very happy.”