Izmir University of Economics (IUE) successfully implemented the ‘Mentorship Project’ (Peer Mentors), which has been continuously carried out for 9 years and serves as a model for Turkey to accelerate the adaptation process of young people who are new to the campus. As part of the project, 191 mentor students, selected among IUE students in their second, third, and fourth years, were paired with 2 thousand 600 students starting university this year. The mentor students will assist their peers throughout the semester, support the introduction of departments, and provide information about campus facilities.
Burak Köse, a graduate of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has been accepted for a master's degree at the University of Manchester, which ranks among the top 50 universities in the world. Köse, who was selected from thousands of successful students worldwide and earned the opportunity to study in England, said, “I want to continue my career as an industrial researcher in an international company. I believe that the education I will receive in England on aerospace again, will significantly contribute to achieving this goal.”
Selin Özaşık, a graduate of the Department of Architecture at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), was selected to join the London office of the renowned company Populous, known for designing world-famous stadiums that are heart of football. A true football and sports enthusiast, Özaşık began working with the team involved in designing and renovating the stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup planned to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Süleyman Gürel, who graduated with a dual degree from the Faculty of Business Administration, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), achieved his long-desired goal of pursuing a career abroad and went to Europe. Gürel, who started working at the Dutch office of Grant Thornton, one of the world's largest companies in financial auditing, is successfully continuing his career as an auditor.
Arda Ataoğuz, who graduated from Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Law this year, has been accepted for a master's degree at the University of Vienna, which is considered one of the best universities in the world with its 659-year history. Ataoğuz, who managed to be among the few students in the world, will receive education in the field of ‘European and international trade law’ in Vienna, where he will stay for one year. Aiming to continue his career in international law, Ataoğuz said, “I want to make the best use of this opportunity that I gained thanks to my University and lay strong foundations for my career.”
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) has added a new training program, consisting of 9 series, to its efforts to enhance the personal competencies of its graduates and students. A total of 3 thousand 925 students from IUE participated in the training sessions covering various areas, from stress management to effective speech techniques and teamwork.
Mert Serbest (27), a graduate of the Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has reached the finals of the International Talent Support (ITS), a prestigious fashion competition.
İzmir University of Economics (IUE) has included one thousand 100 companies in its Graduate Information System, which was established with the goal of providing the best career opportunities for its graduates and meeting the qualified workforce needs of the business world. The system, which brings together company representatives with 23 thousand IUE graduates with just one click, provides young people with the opportunity to achieve their dream jobs. Stating that all companies registered in the Graduate Information System can quickly access information and CVs of graduates with different educational backgrounds, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Hakan Abacıoğlu, the Rector of IUE said, “We trust our graduates and have no doubt that they will make us proud with their success”.
The ‘Three Generations Master-Apprentice’ project, initiated by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to bring its students together with business people and experts in the industry before they graduate, continues successfully in its third year. The project, where each student who participate as an ‘apprentice’ in the project is paired with a professional (master) from the industry they aspire to work in, has reached 885 participants. Thanks to the project, students ask questions to their matched masters, benefit from their experiences, and have the opportunity to establish a business network, gaining early exposure to the business world.
Oğul Görgülü, a graduate of Izmir University of Economics (IEU), designed a boat named ‘Vatoz’ (stingray) with three of his friends to clean solid and liquid waste on the sea surface. Vatoz, which can work continuously for 6 hours, collect 100 kilograms of waste, and create its own route with the help of artificial intelligence, will make a significant contribution to marine cleaning.
