{"id":28301,"date":"2025-09-17T16:06:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/?page_id=28301"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:19:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:19:36","slug":"collaboration-for-sdg-best-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/en\/collaboration-for-sdg-best-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration for SDG Best Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28301\" class=\"elementor elementor-28301\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5182918 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5182918\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e55951 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e55951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Kadir Has University (KHAS) maintains an active and constructive dialogue with local, regional, and national authorities by offering research-based insights, expert consultation, and strategic recommendations in fields related to its academic and scientific strengths.<\/p><p>Through its institutional collaborations, advisory memberships, and joint initiatives, the University contributes to the development and execution of public policies designed to address pressing social, economic, technological, and environmental issues.<\/p><p>KHAS\u2019s involvement includes preparing expert reports for public institutions, taking part in various ministerial and municipal working groups, conducting joint R&amp;D and policy projects, and organizing professional development programs for public administrators and decision-makers.<\/p><p>These efforts reflect the University\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting transparent, inclusive, and evidence-driven governance, while reinforcing the bridge between academia and the public sector.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture1-1.png\" alt=\"Picture1\" width=\"702\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture1-1.png 702w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture1-1-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p><p>A selection of collaborative projects and expert contributions carried out with government partners during the reporting period is outlined below.<\/p><p>Contribution to the Turkish Higher Education 2030 Vision Document<\/p><p><strong>Kadir Has University Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Ali SINA\u011e<\/strong>, contributed to the preparation process of the <strong>\u201cTurkish Higher Education 2030 Vision Document\u201d<\/strong> coordinated by the <strong>Council of Higher Education (Y\u00fcksek\u00f6\u011fretim Kurulu \u2013 Y\u00d6K)<\/strong>.<\/p><p>During the official presentation of the roadmap, <strong>Y\u00d6K President Prof. Dr. Erol \u00d6zvar<\/strong> announced key structural and policy reforms that will shape the future of Turkish higher education. Among the highlighted priorities were:<\/p><ul><li>Introducing structural reforms that will enable students to <strong>graduate within three years<\/strong>,<\/li><li>Allowing students to <strong>take future-year courses during summer terms<\/strong>,<\/li><li>Expanding the <strong>workplace-based practical education model<\/strong> across universities,<\/li><li>Establishing the <strong>T\u00fcrkiye\u2013Syria Friendship University<\/strong> in Damascus, and<\/li><li>Revising <strong>admission quotas<\/strong> for specific programs, including pharmacy, dentistry, and other health-related fields.<\/li><\/ul><p>Through the involvement of experts such as <strong>Prof. Dr. Ali SINA\u011e<\/strong>, Kadir Has University\u2019s Vice Rector, this strategic vision aims to strengthen the adaptability, quality, and international competitiveness of Turkish higher education by 2030.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Kadir Has university actively engages in policy-focused research in collaboration with government bodies\u00a0to promote social and economic development.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Picture6\" width=\"904\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY &amp; ISTANBUL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY\/ EYUPSULTAN MUNICIPALITY PROJECT:\u00a0AGRICULTURE 4.0 POLICIES APPLICATION AND RESEARCH CENTER<\/strong><\/p><p>As part of the Istanbul Development Agency&#8217;s 2021 Innovative Istanbul Financial Support Program (TR10\/21\/YEP\/0126), the Agriculture 4.0 Policies Application and Research Center was established in February 2022. The project, led by Ey\u00fcpsultan Municipality in partnership with Kadir Has University, has been operating at the Ey\u00fcpsultan Municipality G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk Additional Service Building since May 2022.<\/p><p>The center aims to enhance sustainable agriculture in Istanbul by increasing the added value in local agricultural areas through pilot studies focusing on technology-supported development and sustainability. It fosters knowledge-intensive production in the agricultural sector and brings together universities, NGOs, government agencies, producers, and food entrepreneurs through information and communication technologies. The overarching goal is to develop policies and practices that facilitate Turkey\u2019s integration into the Agriculture 4.0 process.<\/p><p>In line with these objectives, a workshop led by Kadir Has University was held on May 3\u20134, 2023, with the participation of academics, institutions, entrepreneurs, and volunteers to evaluate ideas, solutions, and policy recommendations for sustainable and technology-based transformations in urban agriculture and the food sector.<\/p><p>Throughout 2024, the project continued its activities, focusing on extending pilot implementations, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and disseminating research outputs and policy recommendations developed during the earlier phases. The ongoing collaboration underscores the University\u2019s sustained contribution to promoting innovative, technology-driven, and sustainable agricultural practices within Istanbul and beyond.<\/p><p><strong>KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY &amp; ISTANBUL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY\/MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:\u00a0DESIGNHUB-IST\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Located inside the grounds of Kadir Has University, the DESIGNHUB-IST Design, Education, and Application Centre is an active organization committed to developing projects, services, and applications that bring significant value to Istanbul&#8217;s design scene.<\/p><p>\u00a0In keeping with our primary goal of elevating the status of creative industries in the country&#8217;s design sector, the DESIGNHUB-IST operates as a physical hub as well as a digital platform, providing a range of services to businesses engaged in design-related activities, particularly those developing into design hubs, mostly in Istanbul. Working in the more general field of interior design, our main goal is to support the development of high-end designs in areas like lighting, acoustics, and evidence-based\/user-oriented design.<\/p><p>By means of our center, which serves as a platform for cooperative design research between academic institutions, government agencies, and the commercial sector, we aim to promote practical projects and knowledge sharing, promoting multidisciplinary service models. By working together, we hope to improve the nation&#8217;s service delivery system and quality of life while meeting a range of needs.<\/p><p>It is important to clarify that the information contained in this publication, which was created as part of the Istanbul Development Agency-sponsored &#8220;DESIGNHUB-IST Design, Training, and Application Center&#8221; Project, does not represent the opinions of the Ministry of Development or the Istanbul Development Agency. The project&#8217;s benefactor is the only one with content accountability.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1024x570.png\" alt=\"Picture6\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture6.png 1384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>URBAN DATA DASHBOARD<\/strong><\/p><p>Kadir Has University&#8217;s Istanbul Studies Center and the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) have partnered to carry out the project &#8220;Empowering Civil Society and Municipalities for Data-Driven Participatory Gender Equality Policies.&#8221; The project is purposefully crafted to meet the pressing demand for easily obtainable information regarding gender disparities and how they are distributed at the local community level, particularly in the areas of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/izmir\"><strong>\u0130zmir<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/balikesir\"><strong>Bal\u0131kesir<\/strong><\/a>. The primary goal is to emphasize the importance of making decisions based on data, and this goal is successfully achieved by visualizing the data on an interactive platform.<\/p><p>By encouraging more cooperation and partnership between CSOs and local government entities, the project hopes to increase advocacy efforts within civil society organizations. Women&#8217;s CSOs have a platform to express new, varied, and concrete demands for urban governance based on gender equality when geographical and urban evidence is provided. This gives these CSOs the ability to take part in advocacy work and informed engagement that promotes gender equality, which in turn promotes good change and social progress.<\/p><p>As part of the project&#8217;s comprehensive efforts, gender-sensitive neighborhood-level datasets were meticulously compiled for both of the project cities. These datasets encompassed a wide range of critical indicators, including average household size, marital status, educational attainment, population density, access to preschool education, health services, and the availability of public transportation services. In order to facilitate the monitoring of gender inequalities across geographic distributions, thematic and synthesis maps were created.<\/p><p>For more detailed information and access to these invaluable resources, you are encouraged to visit the following link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/\"><strong>https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/#<\/strong><\/a>. This online platform offers a wealth of insights and data-driven tools that can shed light on the gender disparities within these neighborhoods, fostering informed decision-making and promoting equality and inclusivity.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture7.png\" alt=\"Picture7\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture7.png 512w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture7-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Kadir Has University (KHAS) and BEDA\u015e Collaborate on R&amp;D<\/strong><\/p><p>Kadir Has University continues to form partnerships with key players from various sectors for R&amp;D activities. KHAS has recently entered into a comprehensive collaboration with Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i Elektrik Da\u011f\u0131t\u0131m A.\u015e. (BEDA\u015e), covering areas from joint R&amp;D projects to internship programs.<\/p><p>According to the protocol signed by KHAS Rector Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukano\u011flu Feyiz and BEDA\u015e General Manager Murat Yi\u011fit, the two institutions will conduct joint R&amp;D projects focused on the energy sector and participate together in projects funded by external sources such as Horizon Europe and T\u00dcB\u0130TAK. Additionally, KHAS students will have the opportunity to intern at BEDA\u015e, and KHAS will offer discounts on master\u2019s and Ph.D. programs to BEDA\u015e employees.<\/p><p><strong>Collaboration Offers Opportunities for KHAS Students and BEDA\u015e Employees<\/strong><\/p><p>Described by KHAS Rector Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukano\u011flu Feyiz as &#8220;an important step for all stakeholders in university-industry cooperation,&#8221; this collaboration offers multiple advantages for both KHAS students and BEDA\u015e employees, beyond R&amp;D activities. Under the protocol, KHAS students who meet the necessary criteria will be eligible to participate in short- and long-term internship programs at BEDA\u015e.<\/p><p>To support the education of engineers needed in the energy sector, a BEDA\u015e representative will join the Academic Advisory Board in departments such as Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Management Information Systems, and Computer Engineering at KHAS to share their expertise.<\/p><p>Together, the two institutions will organize events like conferences and symposiums on scientific, technological, and technical advancements. BEDA\u015e experts will also give seminars at KHAS, bringing practical knowledge to the classroom, while KHAS academics will conduct seminars and training at BEDA\u015e.<\/p><p>Special discounts on tuition fees will be offered to BEDA\u015e personnel who meet KHAS&#8217;s admission requirements and wish to pursue a thesis-based master\u2019s or doctoral program at KHAS. If their thesis topic is funded by organizations such as the European Union or T\u00dcB\u0130TAK, the tuition fee discount could reach 100%, fully covered by the university.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture8-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Picture8\" width=\"600\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture8-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture8-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture8-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture8.png 1384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>FATIH MUNICIPALITY &amp; KHAS SURVEY PROJECTS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>During the initial phase of the project, which has been collaboratively undertaken by Istanbul Fatih Municipality and Kadir Has University since 2022, the primary objective is to address the renovation and maintenance of a total of 70 buildings. These specific structures, identified by the Municipality, are systematically documented within a dedicated database. This project represents a concerted effort to eliminate any gaps in data pertaining to the buildings within the region and to establish a comprehensive address planning database.<\/p><p>Prior to the commencement of the survey activities in this region, a comprehensive three-dimensional scanning process was conducted for all the previously identified buildings. Three-dimensional scanning can be likened to an X-ray for buildings, offering an intricate view of the structures with all their intricate details. Subsequently, on a parcel-by-parcel basis, survey work was diligently carried out at each location where the scanned buildings are situated, and the acquired data was methodically integrated into the Municipality&#8217;s database.<\/p><p>Out of the 70 surveys originally slated for completion, a significant milestone has been reached with the successful completion of 39 surveys. The ongoing efforts are directed toward finalizing the remaining surveys for the remaining islands and parcels, ensuring that this important database is both comprehensive and up-to-date.<\/p><p>In the unfortunate event of a disaster, such as building damage or demolition, it becomes essential to access the historical records and information related to the buildings on that island parcel. This underscores the crucial importance of conducting building surveys, which are being diligently pursued by public institutions. The ongoing efforts to complete these missing surveys play a pivotal role in ensuring that vital historical data about these structures is readily available for reference and decision-making in times of need.<\/p><p>On 2 August 2023, in the evaluation meeting on &#8220;Surveying, Restitution and Restoration Studies of Immovable Cultural Heritage in Istanbul Province&#8221; held under the chairmanship of Istanbul Governor Davut G\u00dcL in the meeting hall of Istanbul Governorship AFAD, Fatih Mayor Mehmet Erg\u00fcn Turan mentioned the surveying studies we carried out and said that it is the first university among universities to undertake such a project.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture9-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Picture9\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture9-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture9-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture9-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture9.png 1384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>TRAINING FOR YOUNG WOMEN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS AT KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY AND ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY<\/strong><\/p><p>Another notable example is our partnership with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) on a project to train and employ young women in the tech industry. This initiative, the &#8220;Program to Train Female Software Developers,&#8221; was launched by IBB&#8217;s Human Resources and Training Department. It aims to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic by training and employing 100 female software developers in the information technology sector.<\/p><p>Through this project, Kadir Has University provides 500 hours of intensive training to selected female candidates with associate or bachelor\u2019s degrees who wish to pursue careers in IT. The program includes courses in &#8220;Career in the Informatics World,&#8221; &#8220;Introduction to Computer Programming,&#8221; and 450 hours of &#8220;Applied Computer Programming&#8221; over a 15-week period, taught by faculty from our Management Information Systems department.<\/p><p>Our Vice Rector and R&amp;D Resources Director, Prof. Dr. Hasan Da\u011f, emphasized that this collaboration aligns with the university\u2019s White Doves Scholarship Program, which supports talented students facing financial challenges, particularly young women. This project reflects our commitment to policy-focused initiatives that foster equal opportunities in education and employment, advancing Turkey&#8217;s goals in both social and economic spheres.<\/p><p>Detailed information about the\u00a0<strong>Program to Train Female Software Developers<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/100kadinyazilimci.istanbul\/\"><strong>100kadinyazilimci.istanbul<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/en\/khas-and-istanbul-metropolitan-municipality-join-forces-to-train-young-female-software-developers\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/en\/khas-and-istanbul-metropolitan-municipality-join-forces-to-train-young-female-software-developer<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture11.jpg\" alt=\"Picture11\" width=\"595\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture11.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture11-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY &amp; SILIVRI\u00a0MUNICIPALITY FREE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATORY COURSE<\/strong><\/p><p>In order to better prepare Silivri students for the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) and to increase equality of opportunity in education, a free university preparation course was implemented in cooperation with Silivri Municipality and Kadir Has University. In the university preparation course held at Kadir Has University Selimpa\u015fa Campus, 122 students consisting of high school seniors and high school graduates received free education. 21 students were admitted to engineering faculty, 12 students to faculty of health sciences, 1 student to faculty of law, 5 students to faculty of nursing, 18 students to faculty of science and literature, 19 students to faculty of architecture, 15 students to faculty of business administration, 8 students to faculty of communication.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture12.jpg\" alt=\"Picture12\" width=\"539\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture12.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture12-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>International Law of the Sea Summer Academy 2024<\/strong><\/p><p>In 2024, the KHAS International Maritime Law Summer Academy was held between 22 July and 8 August 2024 at Kadir Has University Cibali Campus, in collaboration with DEHUKAM (National Center for the Law of the Sea, T\u00fcrkiye) and the National University of Singapore Centre for International Law (CIL-NUS).<\/p><p>The Summer Academy once again brought together judges from international courts, distinguished academics, and practitioners working in the field of international law. The program provided advanced training on the law of the sea and maritime law, combining theoretical lectures with practical case studies and interactive sessions. All courses were delivered in English by experts from leading international institutions.<\/p><p>The 2024 program included three intensive weeks covering key topics such as:<\/p><ul><li>Maritime Zones under National Jurisdiction, Marine Scientific Research, and Offshore Renewable Energy;<\/li><li>Freedom of Navigation, Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection, Maritime Delimitation, Illegal Fishing, and Dispute Settlement Mechanisms;<\/li><li>Climate Change and the Oceans, Human Rights at Sea, Ship Liability and Salvage, and Developments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding Autonomous Ships.<\/li><\/ul><p>Distinguished lecturers included figures such as Prof. Dr. Y\u00fccel Acer (DEHUKAM), Prof. Dr. Suzette Suarez (Hochschule Bremen), Prof. Dr. Erik Franckx (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Dr. Nilufer Oral (CIL-NUS\/ILC), and H.E. Judge Maurice Kamga (ITLOS), among many others. The program also featured educational visits to institutions such as the Coast Guard Command and the Directorate General of Coastal Safety, offering participants valuable practical insights.<\/p><p>By bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds and institutions, the 2024 Summer Academy once again strengthened international collaboration in maritime law education and advanced understanding of emerging global maritime challenges.<\/p><p>For detailed information about the 2024 program, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawoftheseaacademy.khas.edu.tr\">lawoftheseaacademy.khas.edu.tr<\/a><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1024x945.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 11 04 at 22.42.00\" width=\"600\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1024x945.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-768x709.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1536x1418.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00.png 1688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Kadir Has University Climate Change and Law Laboratory (CCLLAB) \u2013 2024 Activities<\/strong><\/p><p>Throughout 2024, the Kadir Has University Climate Change and Law Laboratory (CCLLAB) continued its mission of fostering academic dialogue on the intersection of climate change and law through a series of seminars and events featuring distinguished experts from academia and civil society.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13.png\" alt=\"Picture13\" width=\"569\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13.png 451w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/p><p>As part of its Climate Change and Law Seminar Series, CCLLAB hosted Mehmet Botan Kayhan from the Environmental Policies and International Relations Department of TEMA Foundation on March 22, 2024. His presentation, titled \u201cClimate-Specific Changes in International Law: Climate-Specific Agreements,\u201d explored the evolution of international legal frameworks responding to climate change. The seminar was held online via Zoom and was open to all interested participants.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1.jpg\" alt=\"Picture14\" width=\"463\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p><p>In 2024, CCLLAB also welcomed Asst. Prof. Dr. Najiba Mustafayeva, Assistant Professor at Ibn Haldun University and Adjunct Professor at ADA University, for a lecture titled \u201cHuman Rights in Climate Change Regime.\u201d Dr. Mustafayeva discussed the human rights dimensions of climate governance, emphasizing the global legal and ethical responsibilities of states. The event was held online via Microsoft Teams and open to the public, reflecting CCLLAB\u2019s commitment to inclusive academic exchange.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14.jpg\" alt=\"Picture14\" width=\"486\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/p><p>The Laboratory\u2019s final event of the year took place on December 25, 2024, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bige A\u00e7\u0131muz from Ko\u00e7 University Faculty of Law. Her seminar, titled \u201cThe European Court of Human Rights\u2019 Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz v. Switzerland Judgment and Its Implications,\u201d analyzed one of the most significant climate litigation decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and discussed its broader legal and policy consequences for T\u00fcrkiye and Europe.<\/p><p>All events were open to the public through online platforms, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement. Through these activities, CCLLAB continued to strengthen its position as a national and international hub for climate law research, policy dialogue, and interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p><p><strong>KHAS High School Law Academy: Current Developments in Law (2024)<\/strong><\/p><p>As part of its outreach and educational engagement activities, <strong>Kadir Has University Faculty of Law<\/strong> organized the <strong>KHAS High School Law Academy: Current Developments in Law<\/strong> on <strong>Wednesday, May 22, 2024<\/strong>, at the <strong>Cibali Campus<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The event aimed to introduce high school students to contemporary legal issues and to provide them with a first-hand experience of the university\u2019s interactive and case-based approach to legal education. The program brought together <strong>KHAS Faculty of Law academics and students<\/strong>, creating a stimulating environment for young participants to explore the field of law.<\/p><h4><strong>Program Schedule \u2013 Wednesday, May 22, 2024<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><strong>11:00 \u2013 11:40<\/strong> | <em>Climate Damages<\/em> \u2013 <strong>RD Kaan Can Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>11:40 \u2013 12:20<\/strong> | <em>Damages Arising from Faulty Products<\/em> \u2013 <strong> Asst. Alican \u00c7al\u0131\u015fkan<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>12:40 \u2013 13:20<\/strong> | <em>Being a Law School Student at KHAS and Case-Based Education<\/em> \u2013 <strong>Mehmet Emir U\u00e7ar (4th Year Law Student)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>All participating high school students received <strong>certificates of participation<\/strong>, acknowledging their engagement and contribution to this academic event. The Academy reflects <strong>Kadir Has University\u2019s commitment to legal education, youth outreach, and promoting awareness of current developments in law<\/strong>.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>COLLABORATION WITH NGOs<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>HERITOPOLIS<\/strong><\/p><p>Kadir Has University&#8217;s Istanbul Studies Center is a key partner in Heritopolis, an international initiative that bridges the realms of heritage and metropolitan challenges with the ultimate goal of promoting sustainable urban development. This partnership operates within the framework of the UNHabitat Universities Network Initiative (UNI), more specifically, the UNI Hub on Metropolitan Management.<\/p><p>Given the projected growth of metropolises to become the world&#8217;s most populous urban category by 2035, Heritopolis revolves around several vital research questions:<\/p><ul><li>What specific role can heritage play in advancing the sustainability of 21st-century metropolises?<\/li><li>How can the metropolitan context redefine our understanding of heritage?<\/li><li>What distinguishes metropolitan heritage from other forms of heritage?<\/li><li>Can we perceive the metropolis itself as a heritage, and if so, how?<\/li><\/ul><p>Heritopolis is committed to cultivating a holistic perspective, breaking free from traditional academic boundaries, and harnessing the insights of various disciplines and thought leaders. It embraces a triple helix approach that seamlessly integrates academia, governance, and industry to shape a progressive and comprehensive paradigm for the future of metropolitan development and heritage conservation.<\/p><p>To access additional information, kindly refer to the provided link:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/heritopolis.org\/\"><strong>http:\/\/heritopolis.org\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture15.jpg\" alt=\"Picture15\" width=\"722\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture15.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture15-300x82.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>KENT95 PROJECT<\/strong><\/p><p>Kadir Has University&#8217;s Istanbul Studies Center, in collaboration with the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), has developed an interactive platform. This platform serves as a valuable tool for local governments, aiding them in monitoring their existing services and crafting strategies for forthcoming initiatives. Moreover, it empowers city residents by granting them access to comprehensive information about the services available in their urban area. You can explore this platform at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/\"><strong>https:\/\/map.kent95.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Kadir Has University Gender and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center publishes the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/sites\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/files\/inline-files\/private-sector-2020_0.pdf\"><strong>Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Plus Employees in the Private Sector in Turkey<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/sites\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/files\/inline-files\/kamu-c-alis-anlari-2020-eng_0.pdf\"><strong>Situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Plus Employees in Public Sector in Turkey<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>annually, in collaboration with the NGO\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kaosgl.org\/en\/\"><strong>Kaos Gay Lesbian Cultural Research and Solidarity Association (Kaos GL)<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture16.png\" alt=\"Picture16\" width=\"824\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture16.png 824w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture16-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture16-768x173.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><br \/><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>CyberMACS Equips Future Cybersecurity Experts with Dual Master\u2019s Degrees and Collaborative Industry Experience<\/strong><\/p><p>In an era where cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding digital landscapes and infrastructures, CyberMACS takes center stage as a beacon of excellence in cybersecurity higher education. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master\u2019s Degree (EMJM) project offered by a Consortium of three highly-ranked universities: Kadir Has University (Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye), SRH Berlin School of Applied Sciences (Berlin, Germany), and Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (Skopje, North Macedonia) is on a mission to bridge the growing cybersecurity talent gap.<\/p><p><strong><em>REDUCING THE CYBERSECURITY SKILLS GAP<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>The digital revolution has ushered in unprecedented complexities in the realm of cybersecurity. With cyber threats projected to cost the global economy a staggering USD 10.5 trillion by 2025, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring. However, the workforce gap in this critical field continues to widen.<\/p><p>CyberMACS is an international master\u2019s programme designed to equip students with the skills to detect, prevent, mitigate, and manage cyberattacks. This groundbreaking project, offered by the Consortium and cybersecurity industry partners, addresses the talent shortage and sets a new international standard in cybersecurity education.<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture17.png\" alt=\"Picture17\" width=\"862\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture17.png 862w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture17-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture17-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/em><\/p><p><strong><em>UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMME<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>CyberMACS stands out with its distinctive features, setting the stage for the future of cybersecurity education:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Dual Degrees<\/strong>: Students can graduate with \u201cdouble\u201d masters degrees diplomas, a testament to the programme\u2019s commitment to academic excellence.<\/li><li><strong>Industry Collaboration<\/strong>: Since CyberMACS has a dedicated \u201cIndustrial Advisory Board\u201d, CyberMACS universities and students can work closely with industry experts, creating a strong link between academia and real-world cybersecurity challenges.<\/li><li><strong>International Work Experience<\/strong>: Close collaboration with industry partners offers students valuable internships, mentorships, and contributions to curriculum courses, ensuring they are ready to land a job in the cybersecurity industry.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><em>DIVERSE COHORT OF FUTURE CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Cybersecurity needs a diverse and inclusive workforce with respect to the sophisticated threats. In this vein, CyberMACS boasts a diverse cohort of 25 students, 16 males and 9 females, representing 16 nationalities in the first intake. This international mix enriches the programme\u2019s experience, fostering multicultural perspectives among all participants.<\/p><p><strong><em>SUCCESSFUL CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND JOINT INTEGRATION WEEKS<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>CyberMACS recently conducted two significant event series, the Cultural Orientation Week and the Joint Integration Week, setting the stage for a vibrant academic journey for its first students.<\/p><p><strong>Cultural Orientation Week:\u00a0<\/strong>The event included cultural exploration with city tours to historic sites of Istanbul like Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, immersing students in Turkish culture.<\/p><p><strong>Joint Integration Week<\/strong>: This programme brought together around 60 participants. Distinguished speakers from industry and academia discussed various aspects of cybersecurity, including digital trust, cybersecurity certification, legal aspects of cybersecurity, and more. Interactive working group sessions on cybersecurity pilot cases provided students hands-on experience on real-world cybersecurity challenges, and the week concluded with student group presentations.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture18.jpg\" alt=\"Picture18\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture18.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture18-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture18-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>ENGAGEMENT WITH SENIOR EXPERTS IN CYBERSECURITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The Joint Integration Week featured associate partners and renowned speakers who shared their expertise in cybersecurity trends, enriching the program with diverse perspectives. Notable speakers included Dr. Knud Brandis (Ernst &amp; Young, Germany), Prof. Dr Jeanne Pia Mifsud Bonnici (Groningen University), Prof. Dr Berk Canberk (Edinburgh Napier University), Prof. Dr. Boro Jakimovski (Inteligenta\/UKIM), Kubilay Onur G\u00fcng\u00f6r (Cyber Struggle), Erdem Kayar (Lostar), and Yal\u00e7\u0131n Gerek (Tacas).<\/p><p>CyberMACS is more than an educational program; it is a mission to train future-ready experts capable of addressing tomorrow\u2019s cybersecurity challenges.\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"Picture3\" width=\"904\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture3.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>OTHER INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The Kadir Has University Center and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center have successfully concluded the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/en\/sage\"><strong>Systematic Action for Gender Equality (SAGE)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0project, collaborating within a consortium that includes seven universities from across Europe.<\/p><p>Presently, the Center and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center are spearheading the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/en\/genderex\"><strong>GenderEX: Gender for Excellence in Research<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in partnership with three esteemed international institutions. GenderEX is a project strategically designed to foster networking, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of best practices to promote the integration of the Sex and Gender Dimension in Research Content (SGDRC). This collaboration involves the Gender and Women\u2019s Studies Research Center at Kadir Has University (GWSRC-KHAS) in Turkey, along with three renowned international partners in this field: the University of Lund (Sweden), the University of Genoa (Italy), and Technological University Dublin (Ireland).<\/p><p>Kadir Has University is the academic partner of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scm.khas.edu.tr\/en\/programs\/uefa-football-law-programme\"><strong>UEFA Football Law Programme<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(UEFA FLP). The UEFA Football Law Programme (UEFA FLP) is specifically designed for legal professionals who wish to keep up to date with the latest developments in football law and to broaden their understanding of relevant topics.<\/p><p>The program comprises four week-long sessions, which address key issues and topical aspects of football law. It has been developed by UEFA in close cooperation with internationally renowned academic experts and practitioners.\u00a0Detailed explanations can be found in the UEFA Academy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/534e7435-8a4a-48fd-a93b-96e0c7e8c5cb\"><strong>program catalog<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>CROSS-SECTORAL DIALOGUE<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Kadir Has University&#8217;s Center of Energy and Sustainable Development\u00a0serves as a prominent exemplar of fostering cross-sectoral dialogue through its series of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlkh1J3SlMhhljgBAf5PH-lpik3hvO5CV\"><strong>Energy and Climate Conversations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>The reports produced by the Center and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center, which shed light\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/en\/situation-lgbti-employees-public-and-private-sector-turkey\"><strong>on the\u00a0experiences of LGBTI employees in public and private sectors<\/strong><\/a>, stand as a prime illustration of cross-sectoral dialogue in terms of gender equality.<\/p><p>Additionally, the Center and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center\u00a0have published the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/sites\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/files\/inline-files\/khas-gender-kurumsal-degisim-icin-toplumsal-cinsiyet-esitligi-eylem-plani-arac-seti-mayis-2021.pdf\"><strong>Gender Equality Action Plan Toolkit for Institutional Change<\/strong>&#8220;<\/a>, a comprehensive guide tailored to facilitate profound transformation towards gender equality within a diverse array of organizations and corporations spanning multiple industries and sectors.<\/p><h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2018-11-01-guvenlik.jpg\" alt=\"2018 11 01 guvenlik\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2018-11-01-guvenlik.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2018-11-01-guvenlik-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h4><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-690a0110-a0a8-8326-9fd1-7a9aa8a78564-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1ffbd747-0b0a-4770-b0e4-7a8c5098ad9c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ayd\u0131n<\/strong>, a faculty member of the <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"116\">Department of Political Science and International Relations<\/strong> at Kadir Has University, is a <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"202\">member of the Security and Foreign Policies Council<\/strong> of the <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"251\">Presidency of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"289\" data-is-last-node=\"\">actively serves in this role.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>BUDGET IT \u2013 Building Gender Equality through Gender Budgeting for Institutional Transformation\u201d<\/strong><\/h4><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>\u2013 Prof. Dr. Mary Louise \u015eim\u015fek<\/strong><\/em><\/h4><p>BUDGET-IT aims to strengthen inclusive gender+ equality using \u201cgender+ budgeting\u201d. Our university will coordinate a consortium of nine institutions in the three-year project that aims to transform institutions in this way.<\/p><p>With the support of leading universities in Italy and Spain, the project aims to increase inclusiveness and research excellence in universities in Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey, in the context of the European Union\u2019s enlargement policies.<\/p><p>By the end of the project, partner organizations will have produced an integrated and inclusive gender+ equality plan and gender+ budget (GEP-GB). The 36-month project has a total budget of EUR 999,235. Kadir Has University\u2019s budget is 260.518 EUR.<\/p><p>KHAS Gender and Women\u2019s Studies UAM Project Manager Dr. Selma De\u011firmenci, Core Program Faculty Members Dr. Nurseli Ye\u015fim S\u00fcnb\u00fclo\u011flu and Dr. Do\u011fu Durgun, and Faculty of Law Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olgun Akbulut take part in the project.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Participating Organisation Legal Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Role Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KADIR HAS UNIVERSITESI\u00a0<\/td><td>Turkey<\/td><td>Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MALTEPE MUNICIPALITY<\/td><td>Turkey<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERZITET-SARAJEVSKA SKOLA ZA NAUKU I TEHNOLOGIJU PU<\/td><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMUNE DI BRESCIA<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI BRESCIA<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Belgrade Faculty of Law<\/td><td>Serbia<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Municipality of Stari Grad<\/td><td>Serbia<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ayuntamiento de Novelda<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Gender and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center<\/strong><\/p><p>The Gender and Women\u2019s Studies Research Center at Kadir Has University aims to create an intellectual locus for interdisciplinary research, teaching and institutional change related to gender equality. As one of our goals, we seek to critically re-examine discussions of equality and gender as they pertain to the status of women while bearing in mind that the field is not limited to male and female prototypes but also includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) individuals. We are specifically interested in creating change that is systemic and sustainable. Ours is a feminist organization. We define feminism as a social movement that seeks to end sexist and gender-based oppression. As such, simply adding more women to existing systems is not enough, rather our goal is a transformation of systems of power so that they value a diversity of peoples and create conditions of equality. To this end, men have a role to play in advancing gender equality and we believe that an interrogation of cultural ideas of masculinity is vital.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-center.png\" alt=\"Gender center\" width=\"486\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-center.png 791w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-center-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-center-768x733.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-2.png\" alt=\"Gender 2\" width=\"593\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-2.png 593w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-2-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/p><p>Deniz Altunta\u015f, on behalf of Kadir Has University Gender and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center, has undertaken the duty of Founding Executive Board Member of the Istanbul Citizens\u2019 Assembly, Women&#8217;s Council. She is currently working voluntarily as one of the Moderators of Women&#8217;s Council.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Research<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong>The Perception of Gender and Women in Turkey<\/strong><\/p><div>This annual survey is one of the hallmarks of the Center. Each year, the Center conducts this survey to monitor the general trends among people in Turkey regarding women and gender issues. The survey focuses on questions related to women, family and society; women and work life; equal opportunities in business; social roles and working relationships; approach on women and LGBTI rights; abortion; women and politics. The study was conducted with 2499 people 18 years old and older representing the urban population of Turkey. The survey results show that, in general, there is a progression in perceptions of gender equality between women and men. However, women report a more egalitarian orientation than men.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/en\/survey-public-perceptions-gender-roles-and-status-women-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u00a0<\/a>to reach the Perception of Gender and Women in Turkey survey results.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>Legal But Not Necessarily Available: Abortion Services at Private Hospitals in Turkey \u2013 2022 (ongoing)<\/strong><\/div><div>Abortion is legal in Turkey. In 1983, Law No. 2827 regarding Population Planning lifted the ban on abortion that had been in place since the foundation of the Republic. The study entitled \u201cLegal but Not Necessarily Available: Abortion Services at Private Hospitals in Turkey&#8221; includes all hospitals that have a department of gynecology and obstetrics. We were able to reach 454 hospitals and our goal was to systematically determine which hospitals provide abortion services and under which circumstances.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Projects<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong>GENDEREX: GENDER FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (H2020-WIDESPREAD PROJECT)<\/strong><\/div><div>The Widespread (Twinning) project titled &#8220;GenderEX: Gender for Excellence in Research&#8221; has been funded by the European Commission for three years from 2021-2023. The project is coordinated by the KHAS Gender and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center, The project team consists of: Prof. Mary Lou O&#8217;Neil (coordinator) and Assoc. Professor Salih B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131 (researcher) and Asst. Prof. \u015eebnem E\u015fsiz (researcher). Gender for Excellence in Research (GenderEX) is a project designed to build networks, exchange knowledge and engage best practices to stimulate the integration of the Sex and Gender Dimension in Research Content (SGDRC), between the Gender and Women\u2019s Studies Research Center at Kadir Has University (GWSRC-KHAS) in Turkey and three internationally-leading partners in this area: University of Lund (Sweden), University of Genoa (Italy) and Technological University Dublin (Ireland).<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>The Kadir Has University Center and Women&#8217;s Studies Research Center have successfully concluded the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gender.khas.edu.tr\/en\/sage\"><strong>Systematic Action for Gender Equality (SAGE)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0project, collaborating within a consortium that includes seven universities from across Europe.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Private Sector Consulting<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>1) Guide:<\/strong><\/div><ul><li>AKBANK Academy: Gender Equality and Child Development<\/li><li>AKBANK: Gender Inclusive Use of Language<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>2) Consulting:<\/strong><\/div><ul><li>KORDSA: Gender Equality Policies and Procedures<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>3) Training:<\/strong><\/div><ul><li>ATT Textile: Training Against Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment<\/li><li>Istanbul Economics Research: Gender Equality Education CCI: Gender-Inclusive Language and Communication Guide Workshop<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Contributions<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong>Social Policy Workshops Final Reports of Sariyer Municipality (Istanbul)<\/strong><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-5.png\" alt=\"Gender 5\" width=\"682\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-5.png 682w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender-5-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/div><div><div>&#8220;Women&#8217;s unit; gender equality or what should be done about violence should also be embraced by other units. They also need to have a command of the subject and have an inclusive approach.&#8221;<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>Gender and Perception of Security in Istanbul Workshop &#8211; Report<\/strong><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender6.png\" alt=\"Gender6\" width=\"330\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender6.png 330w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gender6-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/div><div><div>&#8220;Gender and Perception of Security in Istanbul Workshop was organized in partnership with Istanbul Citizens\u2019 Assembly Women&#8217;s Council, Ko\u00e7 University Faculty of Humanities and HAT activities, and as part of the Futurewell Design Team&#8217;s joint project with Northumbria University in England: Imprinting Security.&#8221;<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Deniz Altunta\u015f from The Center and Istanbul Citizens\u2019 Assembly Women&#8217;s Council contributed to the workshop and report.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The Energy and Sustainable Development Application and Research Center<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><strong>Good DEEDs \u2013 Digital Energy Efficiency Designers<\/strong><\/div><div><p>Kadir Has University takes part in the Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (KA226) project titled Good DEEDs \u2013 Digital Energy Efficiency Designers, coordinated in T\u00fcrkiye by Prof. Dr. Meltem Ucal. The project brings together seven partner institutions from Italy, Greece, Portugal, Latvia, Romania, and T\u00fcrkiye to promote awareness and education on digital energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction.<\/p><p>Within the project, training materials and an online learning platform are being developed to engage vocational high school teachers and students in practical, digital approaches to energy conservation.<\/p><p>Project Duration: February 2021 \u2013 February 2024<br \/>Lead Institution: EGInA (Italy)<br \/>Project Coordinator in T\u00fcrkiye: Prof. Dr. Meltem Ucal, Kadir Has University<\/p><p><strong>Clean Energy Technology Partnership Program<\/strong><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"157\">Investigation of Transition to Net-Zero European Energy System in 2050 using Energy System Models (Man0EUvRE)<\/strong><br data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"160\" \/>Kadir Has University is part of <strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"205\">Man0EUvRE<\/strong>, a CETPartnership\u2013funded consortium that improves and coordinates <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"299\" data-is-only-node=\"\">energy system modelling<\/strong> to support the EU\u2019s net-zero 2050 pathway, consistent with REPowerEU\/Fit-for-55. The KHAS team (PI: <strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"430\">Assoc. Prof. G\u00f6khan Kirkil<\/strong>) contributes modelling, scenario design, and policy-relevant evidence; the KHAS node runs <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"534\">2024\u20132027<\/strong>. Project aims include open, research-based insights at national and pan-European scales to guide decarbonization decisions.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-31228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48-678x1024.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 11 05 at 18.59.48\" width=\"600\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48-678x1024.png 678w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48-768x1159.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48-1018x1536.png 1018w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-18.59.48.png 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"330\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"128\">Financing for Green Transition (FINANCE4GREEN)<\/strong><strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"143\">Program:<\/strong> Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions \u2013 Staff Exchanges (HORIZON-MSCA-SE-2023)<br data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\" \/><strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"231\">Duration:<\/strong> December 2024 \u2013 November 2028<br data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\" \/><strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"280\">Coordinator:<\/strong> Prof. Dr. A. Erin\u00e7 Yeldan, Kadir Has University<\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"894\">The <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"353\">FINANCE4GREEN<\/strong> project explores how the global financial system can support the transition to a <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"455\">net-zero economy<\/strong>. Funded by the <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"529\">European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework<\/strong>, the project examines the role of monetary policy, industrial strategy, and investment mechanisms in advancing sustainable growth and ecological justice. It brings together researchers from multiple disciplines and institutions to promote knowledge exchange through workshops, training, and collaborative studies on <strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"891\">green finance and sustainable development<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"894\"><strong>Publications<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1124\"><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1124\">Ediger, V.\u015e., Berk, \u0130., \u00dc\u00e7tu\u011f, F.G., K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fcker, M.A., \u0130nan, A. (2024). Energy Management in Organized Industrial Parks: Promoting the Green Energy Transition in Turkish Manufacturing Industry.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1055\">IEEE Explore<\/em>.\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?tp=&amp;arnumber=10608940\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1122\">https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?tp=&amp;arnumber=10608940<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1423\"><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1423\">Kat, B., \u015eahin, \u00dc., T\u00f6R, O. B., Teimourzadeh, S., Voyvoda, E., &amp; Yeldan, A. E. (2024). Coal Phase-out in the Turkish Power Sector towards net-zero emission targets: An Integrated Assessment of Energy-Economy-Environment Modeling.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1365\">Energy<\/em>, in print.\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.energy.2024.131760\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1421\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.energy.2024.131760<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1649\"><p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1649\">Qudaih, S., Bektas, Z., Guven, D., Kayakutlu, G., Kayalica, M.\u00d6. (2024). Technology Assessment of Hydrogen Storage: Cases Enabling the Clean Energy Transition.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1631\">IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management<\/em>, 71, 5744-5756.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1833\"><p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1833\">Tetik, H., &amp; Kirkil, G. (2024). The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1781\">Energies<\/em>, 17(24), 6348.\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/en17246348\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1831\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/en17246348<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2118\"><p data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"2118\">Yucekaya, A., Bilge, A. H., Yukseltan, E., &amp; Agca Aktunc, E. (2024). Segregation of Hourly Electricity Consumption: Quantification of Demand Types Using Fourier Transform.\u00a0<em data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2062\">International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy<\/em>, 15(1), 384\u2013396.\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32479\/ijeep.17798\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2116\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32479\/ijeep.17798<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2419\"><p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2419\">Yukseltan, E., Aktunc, E. A., Bilge, A. H., &amp; Yucekaya, A. (2024). An Overview of Electricity Consumption in Europe: Models for Prediction of the Electricity Usage for Heating and Cooling.\u00a0<em data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2364\">International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy<\/em>, 14(2), 96\u2013111.\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32479\/ijeep.15514\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2417\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.32479\/ijeep.15514<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ediger, V.\u015e., Berk, \u0130., \u00dc\u00e7tu\u011f, F.G., K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fcker, M.A., \u0130nan, A. (2024).<br \/><em>Energy Management in Organized Industrial Parks: Promoting the Green Energy Transition in Turkish Manufacturing Industry<\/em>,<br \/>EEM24 \u2013 The International Conference on European Energy Market, 10-12 June 2024, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim1_0.jpg\" alt=\"Resim1 0\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim1_0.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim1_0-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"255\">EEM24 \u2013 20th International Conference on the European Energy Market Held at Kadir Has University<\/strong><br data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"333\">EEM24 \u2013 20th International Conference on the European Energy Market<\/strong> was hosted at <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"388\">Kadir Has University\u2019s Cibali Campus<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"417\" data-is-only-node=\"\">June 10\u201312, 2024<\/strong>. The conference was chaired by <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"479\">Prof. Dr. Volkan \u015e. Ediger<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"515\">Asst. Prof. Dr. Emre \u00c7elebi<\/strong>, bringing together nearly <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"562\">200 participants<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"595\">180 international<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\">20 national experts<\/strong> from academia, industry, and policy circles.<br data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\" \/>Celebrating its <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"703\">20th edition<\/strong>, EEM is recognized as one of <strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\">Europe\u2019s most prominent conferences<\/strong> in the field of energy economics and market studies, held each year in a different European city. The Istanbul edition provided an important platform for discussions on <strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1016\">energy transition, market integration, and sustainable energy policies<\/strong>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Resim3\" width=\"448\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim3-1.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim3-1-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"167\">High School Students Discussed Sustainability<\/strong><br data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\" \/>The event titled <strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"261\">\u201cYoung People Seeking Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals\u201d<\/strong> was held at <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"314\">Kadir Has University\u2019s Cibali Campus<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\" data-is-only-node=\"\">May 23, 2024<\/strong>, with the participation of students from <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"415\">Korkmaz Yi\u011fit Anatolian High School<\/strong>. During the event, <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"456\">11 student groups<\/strong> selected one <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"508\">Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)<\/strong> each and presented their own proposals and creative solutions to achieve it. The activity attracted <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"639\">more than 100 participants<\/strong>, fostering youth engagement and awareness on sustainability and global citizenship.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim4.png\" alt=\"Resim4\" width=\"785\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim4.png 785w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Resim4-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/p><div><p><strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"178\">Panel on \u201cEnergy of the Republic\u2019s First 100 Years\u201d Held<\/strong><br data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\" \/>The online panel titled <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"251\">\u201cEnergy of the Republic\u2019s First 100 Years\u201d<\/strong> was held on <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"285\">December 19, 2023<\/strong>, under the moderation of <strong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"341\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Prof. Dr. Volkan \u015e. Ediger<\/strong>. The event featured contributions from <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"402\">Mustafa Y\u00f6r\u00fcko\u011flu<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"424\">Muzaffer Ba\u015faran<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"445\">Erkan \u00c7etinkaya<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"471\">Dr. Nejat Tamzok<\/strong>, who shared their insights on T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s century-long energy developments and future prospects. The panel attracted significant attention and was attended by approximately <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"662\">40 participants<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1024x945.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 11 04 at 22.42.00\" width=\"600\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1024x945.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-768x709.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00-1536x1418.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-22.42.00.png 1688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>International Law of the Sea Summer Academy 2024<\/strong><\/p><p>In 2024, the KHAS International Maritime Law Summer Academy was held between 22 July and 8 August 2024 at Kadir Has University Cibali Campus, in collaboration with DEHUKAM (National Center for the Law of the Sea, T\u00fcrkiye) and the National University of Singapore Centre for International Law (CIL-NUS).<\/p><p>The Summer Academy once again brought together judges from international courts, distinguished academics, and practitioners working in the field of international law. The program provided advanced training on the law of the sea and maritime law, combining theoretical lectures with practical case studies and interactive sessions. All courses were delivered in English by experts from leading international institutions.<\/p><p>The 2024 program included three intensive weeks covering key topics such as:<\/p><ul><li>Maritime Zones under National Jurisdiction, Marine Scientific Research, and Offshore Renewable Energy;<\/li><li>Freedom of Navigation, Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection, Maritime Delimitation, Illegal Fishing, and Dispute Settlement Mechanisms;<\/li><li>Climate Change and the Oceans, Human Rights at Sea, Ship Liability and Salvage, and Developments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding Autonomous Ships.<\/li><\/ul><p>Distinguished lecturers included figures such as Prof. Dr. Y\u00fccel Acer (DEHUKAM), Prof. Dr. Suzette Suarez (Hochschule Bremen), Prof. Dr. Erik Franckx (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Dr. Nilufer Oral (CIL-NUS\/ILC), and H.E. Judge Maurice Kamga (ITLOS), among many others. The program also featured educational visits to institutions such as the Coast Guard Command and the Directorate General of Coastal Safety, offering participants valuable practical insights.<\/p><p>By bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds and institutions, the 2024 Summer Academy once again strengthened international collaboration in maritime law education and advanced understanding of emerging global maritime challenges.<\/p><p>For detailed information about the 2024 program, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawoftheseaacademy.khas.edu.tr\">lawoftheseaacademy.khas.edu.tr<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Kadir Has University Climate Change and Law Laboratory (CCLLAB) \u2013 2024 Activities<\/strong><\/p><p>Throughout 2024, the Kadir Has University Climate Change and Law Laboratory (CCLLAB) continued its mission of fostering academic dialogue on the intersection of climate change and law through a series of seminars and events featuring distinguished experts from academia and civil society.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13.png\" alt=\"Picture13\" width=\"573\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13.png 451w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture13-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p><p>As part of its Climate Change and Law Seminar Series, CCLLAB hosted Mehmet Botan Kayhan from the Environmental Policies and International Relations Department of TEMA Foundation on March 22, 2024. His presentation, titled \u201cClimate-Specific Changes in International Law: Climate-Specific Agreements,\u201d explored the evolution of international legal frameworks responding to climate change. The seminar was held online via Zoom and was open to all interested participants.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14.jpg\" alt=\"Picture14\" width=\"904\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p><p>In 2024, CCLLAB also welcomed Asst. Prof. Dr. Najiba Mustafayeva, Assistant Professor at Ibn Haldun University and Adjunct Professor at ADA University, for a lecture titled \u201cHuman Rights in Climate Change Regime.\u201d Dr. Mustafayeva discussed the human rights dimensions of climate governance, emphasizing the global legal and ethical responsibilities of states. The event was held online via Microsoft Teams and open to the public, reflecting CCLLAB\u2019s commitment to inclusive academic exchange.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1.jpg\" alt=\"Picture14\" width=\"904\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture14-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/p><p>The Laboratory\u2019s final event of the year took place on December 25, 2024, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bige A\u00e7\u0131muz from Ko\u00e7 University Faculty of Law. Her seminar, titled \u201cThe European Court of Human Rights\u2019 Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz v. Switzerland Judgment and Its Implications,\u201d analyzed one of the most significant climate litigation decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and discussed its broader legal and policy consequences for T\u00fcrkiye and Europe.<\/p><p>All events were open to the public through online platforms, ensuring broad accessibility and engagement. Through these activities, CCLLAB continued to strengthen its position as a national and international hub for climate law research, policy dialogue, and interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p><p><strong>UEFA Football Law Programme<\/strong><\/p><p>Kadir Has University is the academic partner of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scm.khas.edu.tr\/en\/programs\/uefa-football-law-programme\"><strong>UEFA Football Law Programme<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(UEFA FLP). The UEFA Football Law Programme (UEFA FLP) is specifically designed for legal professionals who wish to keep up to date with the latest developments in football law and to broaden their understanding of relevant topics.<\/p><p>The program comprises four week-long sessions, which address key issues and topical aspects of football law. It has been developed by UEFA in close cooperation with internationally renowned academic experts and practitioners.\u00a0Detailed explanations can be found in the UEFA Academy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/534e7435-8a4a-48fd-a93b-96e0c7e8c5cb\"><strong>program catalog<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>BUDGET IT \u2013 Building Gender Equality through Gender Budgeting for Institutional Transformation\u201d<\/strong><\/h4><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>\u2013 Prof. Dr. Mary Louise \u015eim\u015fek<\/strong><\/em><\/h4><p>BUDGET-IT aims to strengthen inclusive gender+ equality using \u201cgender+ budgeting\u201d. Our university will coordinate a consortium of nine institutions in the three-year project that aims to transform institutions in this way.<\/p><p>With the support of leading universities in Italy and Spain, the project aims to increase inclusiveness and research excellence in universities in Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey, in the context of the European Union\u2019s enlargement policies.<\/p><p>By the end of the project, partner organizations will have produced an integrated and inclusive gender+ equality plan and gender+ budget (GEP-GB). The 36-month project has a total budget of EUR 999,235. Kadir Has University\u2019s budget is 260.518 EUR.<\/p><p>KHAS Gender and Women\u2019s Studies UAM Project Manager Dr. Selma De\u011firmenci, Core Program Faculty Members Dr. Nurseli Ye\u015fim S\u00fcnb\u00fclo\u011flu and Dr. Do\u011fu Durgun, and Faculty of Law Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olgun Akbulut take part in the project.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Participating Organisation Legal Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Role Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KADIR HAS UNIVERSITESI\u00a0<\/td><td>Turkey<\/td><td>Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MALTEPE MUNICIPALITY<\/td><td>Turkey<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERZITET-SARAJEVSKA SKOLA ZA NAUKU I TEHNOLOGIJU PU<\/td><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COMUNE DI BRESCIA<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI BRESCIA<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Belgrade Faculty of Law<\/td><td>Serbia<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Municipality of Stari Grad<\/td><td>Serbia<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ayuntamiento de Novelda<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>Partner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"157\">International Memberships and Collaborations<\/strong><br data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"160\" \/>Kadir Has University is an active member of various <strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"256\">international organizations and networks<\/strong>. Through these memberships, the University regularly shares institutional data, contributes to <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"383\">global research initiatives<\/strong>, and takes part in international collaborations aimed at advancing higher education, sustainability, and innovation. The list of organizations to which our University belongs is presented below.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-31256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-1024x744.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 11 05 at 19.23.11\" width=\"600\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-1024x744.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-1536x1116.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-19.23.11-2048x1488.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p>Kadir Has University actively contributes to international collaborative research addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through its participation in the Cycling Cities: The Global Experience project (https:\/\/www.cyclingcities.info\/ ) which is part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUM) International Research Network (https:\/\/www.cyclingcities.info\/research\/cpsum\/)<\/p><p>Dr. M\u00fcge \u00d6zbek (Common Courses Department) participates in the project as the author of Cycling Cities: The Istanbul Experience, representing the university in a comparative global study encompassing over fifty cities in twenty-five countries, including Amsterdam, Istanbul, Toronto, Bogot\u00e1, Erbil, Tehran, Cairo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Lisbon, Bamako, Dar es Salaam, and others. M\u00fcge \u00d6zbek\u2019s name is featured on the project\u2019s main page under \u0130stanbul title on the main page of the Cycling Cities project and in the Sum Team section (https:\/\/www.cyclingcities.info\/sum-team\/) This collaboration develops comparative approaches and promotes international best practices in sustainable, low-carbon urban mobility \u2014 a direct contribution to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0599bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0599bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4553e32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4553e32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES Kadir Has University (KHAS) maintains an active and constructive dialogue with local, regional, and national authorities by offering research-based insights, expert consultation, and strategic recommendations in fields related to its academic and scientific strengths. 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