Hello, YUGDAC members!

We’ll be hosting an engaging discussion with the creators of Salt and Soul—coming soon to Steam—about the intricacies of game development and the creative process.

Location: Law Z03

Date: Friday, May 15

Time: 6:00 PM

Set your alarm and don’t miss this event where we’ll discuss game design and the development process!

In today’s business world, a strong digital presence has become one of the most important steps in your career journey.

In our LinkedIn training session with HR Consultant and Trainer Didem Baran, we aim to provide participants with a comprehensive perspective on effectively showcasing their professional identity, gaining visibility through the right strategies, and building strong connections in the business world.

Through this training, you’ll learn not only how to create a profile but also how to use LinkedIn as an active career management tool.

May 14

6:00 PM

Join us for the “Social Media Law, New Restrictions, and the New Generation of Law Practice” Panel Discussion!

We invite all our students to our event, where we will discuss the latest developments in social media law, new regulations, and the transformation of the legal profession in the digital age alongside leading experts in the field.

Speakers:

Attorney Dr. Özlem Dinçtürk Şenel

Attorney Mitatcan Mirkan Dinçbay

Yeditepe University Faculty of Law – Z10A

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2:00 PM

Young Researchers in Finance is kicking off!

We’re bringing together professionals from the world of finance to hear about their industry experiences and career journeys.

Following presentations by our distinguished speakers from the Central Bank and Grafton, we’ll have the opportunity to hear the final project presentations by our fourth-year Finance students in the exhibition area.

We look forward to seeing you at this special event where you can get an up-close look at young researchers’ work in the world of finance and share in the hard work of our students!

Dear Dilek Volunteers, we’re joining Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berke Kırıkkanat for a Psychological First Aid Seminar. In this comprehensive training—covering everything from disaster awareness to art and play therapy—we’ll discuss how to build psychological resilience during difficult times.

Date: May 14, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berke Kırıkkanat

The event will be held online.

Yeditepe Alumni Speak

You are invited to our “Yeditepe Alumni Speak” event, which will take place on Thursday at 5:30 PM.

In this informal discussion, our distinguished alumni:

• Beril Yeğen

• Kaan Şükrü Altıparmak

will share their career journeys, experiences, and perspectives on various industries with us.

The event will last approximately 1.5 hours:

• 1 hour of discussion & presentation

• 30 minutes of networking

We look forward to seeing you there for a pleasant and intimate conversation with our alumni.

We’ll meet at the café at 8:00 PM and start our run at 8:30 PM.

Earthquake Awareness and Building Safety Conference

As a country that lives with the reality of earthquakes, raising awareness and accessing accurate information is of vital importance to all of us. As the Yeditepe University Nature Search and Rescue Club (YÜDAK), we are bringing together highly esteemed experts in the field.

Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Ece Ceylan Baba

• Dr. Berna Göl

• Yoshinori Moriwaki

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time: 1:15 PM

Location: Yeditepe University GSF Conference Hall

We are celebrating Francophonie Spring with the company of travel literature.

Following in the footsteps of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, we are coming together to explore the cultural fabric of cities, their historical layers, and the interactions between different geographies. On this journey guided by literature, we invite you to rethink the relationship between culture, memory, and space through the lens of “Five Cities.”

Join us for this enjoyable and thought-provoking gathering.

May 13, 2026

1:00 PM

Rectorate Blue Hall

Nokia x COMSOC | The TAP Program Is Starting!

Dear Students,

The countdown has begun for our TAP program, which we will be hosting on our Yeditepe University campus on May 13–14 in collaboration with Nokia! We are thrilled to have you join us for this packed two-day event that will add value to your career.

Participation Certificate: All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a special participation certificate at the end of the event.