Open Access Education for Lifelong Learning​

Kadir Has University is committed to promoting lifelong learning by offering free access to educational resources for individuals outside the university community. Through various initiatives, such as Summer and Winter Schools, Open Courses, and Social Responsibility Projects, the university seeks to extend learning opportunities to a broader audience. Additionally, programs like the Kadir Has University Teacher Academy and the High School Student Academy are tailored to specific groups, fostering educational growth for teachers and high school students. The university also organizes Family on Campus activities and seminars by the Rector and faculty members, creating a welcoming environment for learning that reaches beyond traditional academic boundaries. 

Through these programs, Kadir Has University ensures that individuals of all ages and professional backgrounds can continuously enhance their knowledge and skills in an accessible and inclusive manner. The University’s approach emphasizes open access to high-quality educational content, fostering intellectual growth, career advancement, and social development.

KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY (YBEA)

Since its establishment over ten years ago, the Kadir Has University Lifelong Learning Academy (YBEA) has positioned itself as an academy dedicated to offering career and personal development programs beneficial to both individuals about to enter the workforce and middle-aged individuals with young spirits. Its goal is to cultivate a qualified workforce in response to the changing conditions of the world. Our academy aims to provide skilled labor to various sectors through vocational training programs developed to meet societal needs.

In YBEA, training programs are created and managed by experienced academics from Kadir Has University and leading representatives in the field of education, providing contemporary and up-to-date solutions for personal and corporate training needs.

Throughout 2024, training programs have been scheduled in a wide range of areas, including Law, Finance & Economics, Personal Development, Information Technology, Communication & Design, Child Education, Education, Management, Leadership, and Insurance. Below is a complete list of training and certificate programs.

Educational content on KHAS-YBEA integrates with Microsoft Teams’ Immersive Reader, allowing automatic text-to-speech playback for visually impaired users.

Turkish Sign Language Basic Level Certificate Program

To support the participation of hearing-impaired individuals, KHAS-YBEA provides free sign language courses accessible to both students and the general public. This initiative encourages broader societal communication skills and inclusion.

INFORMATION CENTER

Kadir Has University Information Center and Library (KHAS IC) is open to the public upon request. For details, you can visit the External User Webpage.

KHAS IC aims to contribute to the accumulation and sharing of information resources with its ILDS (Interlending & Document Supply) and procurement services at the national and international levels, ensuring fast delivery and cost efficiency. Kadir Has University Information Center lends materials to other libraries across Türkiye and to international university libraries, including OCLC WorldShare subscribers.

Within the framework of its “Open Door and Democratization of Access to Information Policy,” the Information Center supports lifelong learning by making its collections and study spaces available not only to university members but also to external researchers, students, and the wider public. Through interlibrary cooperation networks, KHAS Library shares its resources with institutions all over Türkiye, fostering equitable access to knowledge. In 2024, the Information Center received 127 visits from external users.
Loan Period: At our university, the loan period for hardcover and paperback journals, DVDs, printed theses, and reference materials is ten days. Books can be borrowed for an extended period of one month.

Renewals: Renewals are frequently available upon request. Other Libraries (khas.edu.tr)

In addition, Kadir Has University actively participates in the Free Interlibrary Loan System, which promotes collaboration and the open exchange of academic resources among partner institutions. This system allows students, researchers, and faculty to freely access a wide range of information materials available across participating university libraries, thereby expanding the academic resources beyond the KHAS Library’s own holdings.

In line with its commitment to social responsibility, the Information Center also organizes book donation campaigns to support institutions in need, promoting access to knowledge. These initiatives are enriched through the active participation of the university community. In 2024, a total of 8,609 volumes of books were donated to 10 different institutions, including schools and municipalities.

Supported by over 1 million full-text resources, 1 million+ e-books, 88,000+ printed books, 60,000+ e-journals, 8,000+ DVDs, and access to 102 databases, the University offers its community an extensive and diverse knowledge base.

Furthermore, KHAS Library strengthens its global and national collaborations through membership in major professional organizations, including ANKOS, IATUL, IFLA, KITS, LIBER, OCLC, OpenAIRE, and TÜBESS. These partnerships ensure the University remains aligned with international standards in academic librarianship and continues to enhance access, innovation, and the overall quality of learning and research support offered to its users.

Acceptance of the Requests: A request for ILL and Document Provision is accepted only through the Inter Library Cooperation Tracking System (KITS).

Loan: For the University Libraries/Information Centers that are the members of the KITS:

• Printed books in any number they may request are lent to them for a period of 30 days,
• Paperback/hardback journals, DVDs, printed theses and citation sources in any number they may request are lent to them for a period of 10 days,
• Sources requested from the collection of the Student Reserve Collection are lent to them for a period of 10 days under the scope of the ILL if the number of the copies thereof is sufficient.

Time Extension / Recall: The time to keep a source of information on loan may be renewed upon request if it is not reserved by another member. A source of information borrowed by a member may be recalled before the expiration of the time to keep it on loan, when and if necessary.

Lost/Damaged/Delayed Sources of Information: In case of a source lost, damaged or returned not in due time after it has been lent, then the borrowing library will assume the responsibility. In such case, the applicable rules of the KHAS Information Center will apply.

Packaging/Shipping: Pursuant to our applicable policy, all the sources borrowed and lent under the scope of the ILL are delivered to the courier company within a suitable packaging such as envelopes/durable parcels etc. protected against possible risks as may occur during this shipment. Our stakeholders are kindly requested to exercise due care.

The package will be under the responsibility of and monitored by the sending institution until it is received by the recipient.

• Our university has a contract with MNG Kargo. Send your packages through MNG Kargo, quoting the agreement code 239595260 if the courier fee is to be paid by us.
• Recipient Name: Kadir Has University Information Center
• Address: Cibali Mah. Kadir Has Cad. 34083 Fatih, Istanbul

Other Libraries: You may submit your requests for sources of information to the KHAS Information Center by sending an e-mail message at [email protected].

External User Policy

Other university members (external users) can benefit from the services and facilities of the Information Center according to the following rules:

Academic staff from other universities can benefit from the Information Center on weekdays during office hours by presenting their valid university ID cards.

Appointment: Master’s/Ph.D. students from other universities can benefit from the Information Center on weekdays during office hours (08:30 – 17:30) once a month, provided they make an appointment at least two business days in advance. Benefit applications made by coming to the campus are not accepted. Master’s/Ph.D. students from other universities can send their applications to [email protected] with their “…@edu.tr” email addresses provided by their universities, subject to the condition that they make an appointment in advance. Applications containing visual images of valid student IDs will be processed. The Information Center reserves the right to reject all benefit applications. The number of external users accepted daily is limited to 10 people. Click here for the External User Application Form.

During midterm and final exams, external users cannot be admitted to the Information Center.

Borrowing-Benefit: External users are advised to check the status of the resources they want to benefit from in the Information Center collection through the Information Center online catalog https://bilgimerkezi.khas.edu.tr before making an appointment.

Other university members can borrow printed resources from the Information Center through Interlibrary Loan Service (ILDS) via their university libraries (5 books for 30 days) or make copies/duplicates from the university’s photocopy office to the extent permitted by copyright laws.

SUMMER AND WINTER SCHOOLS

In 2023, the Kadir Has University High School Summer and Winter School program offered two terms: the Summer School featured 26 courses, while the Winter School provided 20 courses. The program attracted a total of 1,579 students for the summer term and 634 students for the winter term. In 2024, the Summer School offered 26 courses and the Winter School offered 21 courses.

Students who performed well in their courses were awarded Certificates of Achievement, while exceptionally successful students received recommendation letters to support their university applications abroad. Additionally, some of these outstanding students were offered opportunities to work as assistants or were assigned to research projects.

The Kadir Has High School Summer and Winter School program is open to both high school and university students, providing valuable learning experiences and academic recognition.

OPEN COURSES

Open-to-Public Courses are offered periodically each semester. In 2024, sessions were organized for both the Spring and Fall terms. The Spring course, titled “Manisa, Aydın, Denizli: Dinamolar!”, marked the 16th Public Lecture, while the Fall course, marked the 17th Public Lecture, titled “H. Ibsen and P. Claudel: The Guilt, Fears, and Enlightenment of the Upper-Middle Class”, provided critical insights into societal issues. These online lectures were held on Wednesdays from 20:00 to 22:00.

Open-to-public courses typically include a variety of in-class activities, such as readings, exams, and presentations. Additionally, depending on the course topic, there may be off-campus activities, including guided tours and on-site sessions. These courses also aim to create a collective research output intended for submission to academic journals, thus involving the public in active research processes. Recordings of completed open courses are uploaded to the university website, making them accessible to the broader public.

KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY TEACHER ACADEMY

The KHAS Teacher Academies are designed to enrich the intellectual knowledge of teachers, offering diverse courses led by our distinguished academic staff. These courses cater to teachers’ specific areas of interest as well as provide opportunities for them to explore new, interdisciplinary fields.

Teachers and administrators from elementary and secondary schools across Turkey can participate in these academies free of charge by filling out an application form. In 2023, two Teacher Academies were held on our campus, with participation from 160 educators and administrators, both from Istanbul and other regions of Turkey. In 2024, two Teacher Academies were held with a combined participation of 232 educators.

To improve our Teacher Academies, we have integrated evaluation surveys into the registration form, ensuring that participants receive feedback forms automatically after each event. As of 2024, these surveys help us gather insights on improving future events. Key questions, such as “Would you participate in KHAS Teacher Academies again?” and “Would you recommend Kadir Has University to your students during the selection process?” have garnered positive feedback from participants.

• “Thank you very much for everything prepared in a perfect organization.”
• “I find it very useful and meaningful.”
• “I think it was very informative and I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.”
• “I am very pleased that you have chosen different educational topics. Thank you for your efforts.”
• “I attended your training for the first time. I think it was productive. I think it would be useful to continue such trainings by improving the content.”
• “It was very good to have remarkable topics such as earthquakes this year. If we continue from this point, interest will be high.”

The content of our Teacher Academy programs, which cover all educators not only in Istanbul but also outside the province who cannot benefit from academic opportunities in their city, is redesigned in each academy according to the evaluation results. Transportation requests are met by making transportation plans for participants coming from outside the province, and teachers from various provinces of Anatolia are hosted in each academy.

KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACADEMY

These events are organized for students studying in educational institutions across Turkey. In 2023, 17 online academies were held, with 1,411 students participating, and 16 academies were conducted face-to-face on our Cibali campus, hosting 2,240 students. Through the High School Academies, students have the opportunity to interact with the university’s academic staff and engage in courses and activities related to their academic interests. In 2024, a total of 15 high school academies and workshops were organized with 1,889 student participants; in addition, two “Siblings and Cousins at KHAS Day” events welcomed 646 participants.

The KHAS High School Academy offers a diverse range of courses across multiple disciplines, designed to engage students with contemporary issues and emerging fields. In Law, courses like New Technologies and Law explore the legal implications of Artificial Intelligence, while topics such as Climate Crisis and Law address environmental responsibilities. The Molecular Biology and Genetics section introduces students to concepts like biotechnology and biosensors through courses like Scientific Facts Surrounding Our Lives.

International Relations courses, such as Where is the World and Turkey Going?, delve into global politics, while Business subjects cover modern challenges and opportunities, including Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Management. The Economy department offers insights into global trends with courses like Crises-Miracles in the Global Economy and Turkey.

In Psychology, students can study foundational topics such as Uncertainties in Life, and Architecture classes, like Narrative and Architecture: Postcards from Imaginary Places, encourage creative exploration in design. Computer Engineering offers courses on Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies, equipping students with essential skills in a rapidly advancing field. This curriculum provides students with an opportunity to explore cutting-edge subjects, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.

As of 2024, evaluation surveys have been prepared to improve our Academy activities, integrated into the student registration form and automatically delivered to students at the end of each activity. Evaluation surveys are sent separately for each academy and some participant comments are as follows:

• “You helped me a lot about which department I want to study.”
• “It gave me a very good day and experience, I learned about university life and the education model and I was very satisfied with your university, you made an unforgettable day for me and an experience that I would like to repeat, thank you for everything Kadir Has.”
• “I think it was very informative and I would love to participate again if I have the opportunity.”

After the participation of the students in the academies, 2240 Participation Certificates for face-to-face activities were specially organized and delivered to the students at the end of the academy. In 2024, participation certificates continued to be delivered to attendees of the academies.

We have a dedicated website that is regularly updated where high school students can follow and register for the Academy Programs. All content from past academies can be accessed on our website at https://akademi.khas.edu.tr/.

UEFA Football School

The UEFA FLP is designed specifically for legal professionals who need to be up to speed with the latest developments in football law. The program has been developed by UEFA in close collaboration with internationally renowned academic experts and legal practitioners. It comprises four week-long sessions that analyze topical aspects of football law. Each session is designed to enhance the participants’ understanding of the many intricate issues involved.

The 5th version of the UEFA Football Law Program, one of the most important collaborations of our university, of which we are an education partner as Kadir Has University, was organized in four modules between October 2023 and September 2024. With this program, which has been held regularly for the last 5 semesters, UEFA has become an important partner of Kadir Has University.

The module titles and calendar of the UEFA Football Law Program:

• Introduction to Football Law (October 2-6, 2023) (Kadir Has University, Istanbul)
• FIFA transfer regulations (February 19-23, 2024) (Czech Football Association, Prague)
• Other rules and regulations in the field of football (April 8-12, 2024) (Ca’ Foscari University, Venice)
• Structure and functioning of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) (September 23-27, 2024) (UEFA HQ, Nyon)

Participants who will be successful at the end of the training program will be entitled to receive a certificate of participation issued by UEFA Academy and an advanced training certificate in football law issued by Kadir Has University.

Our program, which consists of four modules, was organized within the calendar of the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years. A total of 26 participants took part in the fifth version and all of them graduated. All participants actively participated in all modules. Each module lasted five days in a different country. The inaugural module was hosted by Kadir Has University in October 2023.

This program, which we organize every two years, completed its 9th year (fifth program) this September. So far, we have given 125 graduates in total. Our graduates have received graduation certificates from both the UEFA Academy and the Sports Studies Center of our university. Our graduates are working as senior lawyers in various stakeholders of European football (clubs, federations, independent law firms, etc.).

FAMILY ON CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

“Family on Campus” was organized for the first time in 2023 in order to enable the families of our students to benefit from the academic facilities of our university free of charge. In the event, which was held with the participation of families from all walks of life who have higher education or who have never had this opportunity, 25 different sessions were organized on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Politics, Architecture, Law, Dance, New Media, Marketing, Molecular Biology, Communication Technologies, etc. and 275 people attended these sessions. In 2024, the family initiative was renewed as “Families Again at KHAS,” with 152 attendees.

Event registration forms were created for the Family on Campus event and shared with families during the announcements, participant information was collected and special participation certificates were issued for all participants.

HIGH SCHOOL SEMINARS BY KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS

Outside the confines of our campus, our esteemed academics extend their reach to local schools, where they engage in enlightening presentations spanning a wide spectrum of fields, including but not limited to engineering, law, art and design, communication, economics, administration, and the social sciences.

DESIGNHUB-IST TRAINING

The training programs offered by Kadir Has University’s DESIGNHUB-IST Design, Education, and Application Centre are not only free of charge but also accessible to individuals from all walks of life. In recognition of the importance of this initiative, the Ministry of Development and the Istanbul Development Agency have generously extended their financial support to DESIGNHUB-IST.

As a result of this collaboration, DESIGNHUB-IST is able to provide a varied selection of training programs to its participants without incurring any financial hardship. The center’s goal is to empower individuals, promote creativity, and contribute to the educational and professional growth of its participants by making these opportunities available to everyone. This dedication to accessible and cheap education is consistent with the larger objective of Kadir Has University and the government agencies engaged, emphasizing the significance of fair access to information and skill development.

https://designhubist.com/programlar/

KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY

The primary objective of the Kadir Has University Institutional Repository is to consolidate all the scholarly and academic output generated by our university’s faculty and staff under a unified platform. In addition to this, we endeavor to create a comprehensive institutional memory, preserving the collective knowledge and intellectual heritage of our academic community.

Materials within the Kadir Has University Institutional Repository adhere to copyright regulations while being made openly accessible to the wider public. This open-access approach not only ensures compliance with copyright laws but also serves as a catalyst for the enhanced global influence of our university in the realm of academic research. By providing unrestricted access to our academic publications and scholarly works, we actively contribute to expediting the international impact of our institution and encourage the broader utilization of our academic contributions. This, in turn, supports the dissemination of knowledge and promotes further advancements in the field of academia.

KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY NATIONAL CULTURE DOCUMENTATION ARCHIEVE

The National Cultural Archive is a vital institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the invaluable contributions of individuals who have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s cultural, artistic, political, and social spheres. Through its special collections, the archive aims to ensure that the archival materials of these influential figures are passed down to future generations.

One such example is the inclusion of the archive documents of renowned director and screenwriter Ali Özgentürk in the National Cultural Archive. Spanning the years from 1945 to 2010, this collection comprises a diverse array of materials, including correspondences, letters, video recordings, films, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage, documentary films, and interviews. These materials offer a comprehensive insight into Turkey’s history and the contributions of Ali Özgentürk to its cultural landscape.

Furthermore, the National Cultural Archive serves as a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and creators, providing documentation and source material for the development of books, articles, and documentaries related to the Republic of Turkey. By making these archival materials easily accessible, the archive facilitates in-depth research and educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about Turkey’s rich cultural heritage.

In essence, the National Cultural Archive plays a pivotal role in safeguarding Turkey’s cultural legacy and ensuring that the remarkable contributions of influential individuals are not forgotten. Through its comprehensive collections and educational endeavors, the archive contributes to the preservation and celebration of Turkey’s diverse cultural heritage, solidifying its significance for generations to come.

https://ukb.khas.edu.tr/ali-ozgenturk

This initiative directly supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering inclusive access to knowledge, promoting equality in education, and strengthening collaborative networks that enhance sustainable and transparent academic development.

Please find below the list of open access educational events held by our university in the year of 2024:

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – IV: “Climate Crisis and Law”
Date & Time: January 12, 2024 / 10:30–12:35
Venue: Galata Hall, Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Description: A campus event for high-school students organized by the Law Faculty, bringing together students and faculty to examine the legal responsibilities of states in relation to climate change, as well as case-based education on being a law student at KHAS.
Speakers:

• Dr. Asst.-Prof. Esra Ünal — “Climate Crisis and State Responsibilities”

• Research-Asst. Kaan Can Yıldırım — “Climate Damages”

• Mehmet Emir Uçar (4th-year Law Student) — “Being a Law Student at KHAS & Case-based Education”

📚Event Title: Siblings & Cousins at KHAS Day
Date & Time: May 11, 2024 / 10:00–16:00
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Description: An open-door event for siblings and cousins (ages 6–14) of our university students. A rich program of fun and educational sessions prepared for different age groups; all participants receive a personalized certificate.

📚Event Title: KHAS II Engineering & Natural Sciences Academy
Date & Time: April 18, 2024 / 10:30–13:00
Venue: Fener Hall, Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Description: An academy for high-school students exploring topics in engineering and natural sciences. Sessions include “Brain & Neuroscience”, “Education, Research, Excellence, Happiness”, “Virtual Reality & Haptic Touch”, and “Operations Research in Real Life Applications”.
Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz — “Brain & Neuroscience”

• Prof. Dr. Nihat Berker — “Education, Research, Excellence, Happiness”

• Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mine Saraç Stroppa — “Virtual Reality & Haptic Touch”

• Prof. Dr. Funda Samanlıoğlu — “Operations Research in Real-Life Applications”

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – IV
Date & Time: January 12, 2024 / 10:30–12:35
Venue: Galata Hall, Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students
Description: A campus event organized by the Law Faculty, gathering students to explore key legal topics in a compact morning session.

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – V: “Social Media and Law”
Date & Time: February 27, 2024 / 11:00–13:20
Venue: Cibali Campus, Building B-311
Audience: High-school students
Description: Session includes presentations on “Personality Right Violations on Social Media”, “Digital Violence and Social Media Use”, and a student talk on being a law student at KHAS.
Speakers:
Assoc. Prof. Özge Uzun Kazmacı – “Personality Right Violations on Social Media” (11:00-11:40)
Res. Asst. Çağrı Mardin – “Social Media Usage and Digital Violence” (11:40-12:20)
Mehmet Emir Uçar (4th-year Law Student) – “Being a Law Student at KHAS & Case-Based Education” (12:40-13:20)

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – VI
Date & Time: March 19, 2024 / 10:45–13:20
Venue: Cibali Campus, Building B-212
Audience: High-school students
Description: Another edition of the high-school focused law academy exploring current intersections of law and technology.

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – VII: “New Technologies and Law”
Date & Time: April 24, 2024 / 10:45–14:30
Venue: Fener Hall, Cibali Campus
Audience: High-school students
Description: Extended session covering how emerging technologies (e.g., AI, crypto) influence legal frameworks and rights.

📚Event Title: KHAS Lise Law Academy: “Law in a Changing World”
Date & Time: May 22, 2024 / 10:30–13:30
Venue: Fener Hall, Cibali Campus
Audience: High-school students
Description: Key-note segments on climate damage, defective product liability, and insights from a 4th-year law student on case-based education.
Speakers:

• Res. Asst. Kaan Can Yıldırım – “Climate Damages” (11:00-11:40)
• Res. Asst. Alican Çalışkan – “Damages from Defective Products” (11:40-12:20)
• Mehmet Emir Uçar (4th-year Law Student) – “Being a Law Faculty Student at KHAS / Case-Based Education” (12:40-13:20)

📚Event Title: KHAS Teacher Academy – 9
Date & Time: June 1, 2024 / 10:00–17:00
Venue: Galata Hall, Kadir Has University
Audience: Educators and administrators
Description: A full-day professional development event for teachers bringing together academic experts across multiple disciplines.
Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz (Rector)
• Prof. Dr. Adil Sarıbay (Psychology)
• Dr. Aylin Sunam (New Media)
• Assoc. Prof. Taner Arsan (Computer Engineering)
• Dr. Aysun Altunkaş (Law Faculty)

📚Event Title: KHAS Siblings & Cousins at KHAS Day
Date & Time: May 11, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: Siblings and cousins (younger relatives) of university students
Description: A fun and educational day-long campus event with sessions tailored for younger participants; includes certificate of participation.

📚Event Title: KHAS Families Again at KHAS
Date & Time: December 23, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: Families of university students and prospective families
Description: Follow-up event to the “Family on Campus” initiative, offering free academic facility access and multiple thematic sessions across disciplines.

📚Event Title: KHAS Lise Engineering & Natural Sciences Academy – II
Date & Time: April 18, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students
Description: A thematic academy focused on engineering and natural sciences topics for secondary school participants.

📚Event Title: KHAS Communication Academy (High School)
Date & Time: December 3, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students interested in communication studies
Description: A one-day academy offering insight into communication technologies, new media, and career pathways in the field.

📚Event Title: KHAS Architecture Workshop – “Imaginary Places”
Date & Time: February 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Faculty of Art and Design
Audience: High-school students interested in architecture and design
Description: A creative workshop where students explore the concept of “imaginary places” through drawing, model-making, and spatial storytelling. The activity encourages imagination and critical thinking about design in context.

📚Event Title: KHAS Industrial Design Academy – “Design a Gift for Yourself”
Date & Time: February 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Faculty of Art and Design
Audience: High-school students interested in industrial and product design
Description: A hands-on design studio activity where participants conceptualize and craft a small personalized product prototype while learning about design thinking and creativity.

📚Event Title: KHAS Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Academy – “Spatial Cycle 2”
Date & Time: February 29, 2024 / 10:45–12:00
Venue: Cibali Campus, Faculty of Art and Design
Audience: High-school students
Description: A studio-style workshop led by academic staff focusing on spatial perception, circular design, and the relationship between users and space.
Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Banu Manav – Dean, Faculty of Art and Design (Opening Speech, 10:45–11:00)
• Dr. Burcu Çiğdem Yılmaz & Lecturer Dilara Kelle – Workshop (11:00–12:00)

📚Event Title: KHAS Industrial Design Workshop – “Design by Making”
Date & Time: April 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students
Description: Practical workshop introducing the fundamentals of material use, form generation, and creative prototyping through hands-on exercises with design tools and everyday materials.

📚Event Title: KHAS Architecture Workshop – “Imaginary Places 2”
Date & Time: April 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Faculty of Art and Design
Audience: High-school students
Description: A continuation of the “Imaginary Places” workshop series, guiding participants to imagine, sketch, and present creative architectural spaces that reflect personal and social narratives.

📚Event Title: KHAS Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Workshop – “Spatial Cycle”
Date & Time: April 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students
Description: A follow-up to previous design sessions, this workshop focuses on spatial relationships and the interaction of design, light, and movement in interior environments.

📚Event Title: KHAS Faculty of Art and Design Academy (High School)
Date & Time: April 29, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students interested in architecture, interior design, and industrial design
Description: A collective event combining multiple creative workshops—architecture, industrial design, and interior design—offering exposure to studio practices and the interdisciplinary structure of the Faculty of Art and Design.

📚Event Title: KHAS Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences (FEASS) High School Academy – II: “Changing World, Changing Human Behavior”
Date & Time: May 15, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Fener Hall
Audience: High-school students
Description: An academic program exploring behavioral change in a dynamic world, connecting psychology, economics, and social sciences to current issues.

📚Event Title: KHAS Advertising Workshop – “The Advertisement of Advertising”
Date & Time: May 20, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Faculty of Communication
Audience: High-school students
Description: Interactive workshop introducing the creative process of advertising, including idea generation, copywriting, and visual communication. Participants work in teams to produce mini ad concepts.

📚Event Title: KHAS Law Academy – “Social Inequalities and Law”
Date & Time: October 22, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: High-school students
Description: An advanced session focusing on the legal dimensions of social inequality, justice, and equity. Students explore how legal systems address (or fail to address) structural inequality in modern societies.

📚Event Title: KHAS Teacher Academy – 10
Date & Time: December 7, 2024 / 10:00–17:00
Venue: Galata Hall, Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: Teachers and school administrators from across Turkey
Description: The 10th KHAS Teacher Academy continued the university’s professional development series for educators, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines. Sessions focused on innovative teaching methods, technology integration in education, and creativity in the classroom. The program concluded with a networking session among participants.

📚Event Title: KHAS Siblings & Cousins at KHAS Day – 2
Date & Time: December 14, 2024 / 10:00–16:00
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: Siblings and cousins (ages 6–14) of KHAS students
Description: The second edition of this special event welcomed hundreds of children to campus for a day full of creative, educational, and recreational activities. Participants joined art, science, and storytelling workshops designed to introduce them to the university environment in a joyful and inspiring way.

📚Event Title: Families Again at KHAS
Date & Time: December 23, 2024
Venue: Cibali Campus, Kadir Has University
Audience: Families of current and prospective KHAS students
Description: Following the success of “Family on Campus,” this second-year event invited families to explore the university’s academic and social environment. The program featured 25 thematic sessions on fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Law, Architecture, Dance, and Communication.
Attendance: 152 family members participated in total.