The President of the Republic of Turkey applies a perspective of social state, and implements tens of social responsibility projects each year. In addition to the regular projects implemented by the Presidency, projects with specific reference to the agenda of the year can also be tabled. In other projects, on the other hand, efforts are made to instill a global character to local elements, without losing their authenticity. In still others, the Office serves as the pioneer for a healthy life for the citizens.
A CLASSIC
One of the leading social responsibility projects of the Office of the President of the Republic is the Grand Awards of Culture and Arts. This project is implemented on an annual basis, and aims to award significant contributions to culture and arts in Turkey. The project honors persons and entities which left their mark through their works and services. Turkish citizens as well as foreigners may be awarded within the framework of this project. A total of 54 individuals or entities were honored by the Office of the President of the Republic, through the Grand Awards of Culture and Arts offered since 1995.
LEADING THE WAY IN COMBATING ADDICTION
The traditional Phoenix Awards offered by the Green Crescent Society of Turkey are now offered under the auspices of the President of the Republic.The extension of prestige awards for individuals and entities who serve as role models in the fight against addiction, are now an annual tradition.
CYCLING FOR HALF A CENTURY
Leading the way for a healthy population, the Presidency organizes the annual Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey. The tour was held for the first time in 1963, and became an international event in 1965, and is organized under the auspices of the President's Office since 1966. The only intercontinental cycling tour of the world, the event is implemented in 8 stages. The tour begins at Alanya, proceeds west and north on the shores of the Mediterranean and Aegean, and ends in Istanbul. It is often the scene of significant competition between world-famous athletes and leading teams.
MOVE TO OVERCOME
The "Move to Overcome" project aiming to direct individuals with or without disabilities to sports is yet another social project sponsored by the President's Office. The project is based on the philosophy of overcoming obstacles through joint action, and provides opportunity to be active in sports for 100,000 individuals with disabilities, alongside 100,000 without, in various activities. This will enable youth –with or without disabilities– socialize more effectively and keep individuals with disabilities integrated with the society, and life itself.
AWARD FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
The Presidency of the Republic of Turkey acts as the sponsor of certain projects. Turkish Academy of Sciences Awards are extended under three categories: International Academy, Outstanding Young Scientists, and Scientific Intellectual Property and Translated Works. The project sees that authentic, pioneering and groundbreaking works are awarded.
TRACES OF SELJUKS
The Northern Van Lake, Seljuks Region Cultural Project was implemented under the auspices of the Presidency, with a view to conserving the historical and cultural heritage of Seljuks in and around Ahlat. The project covers Ahlat, Adilcevaz, Tatvan, Malazgirt and Erciş, and intends to develop tourism in the provinces of Van and Bitlis.
THE GENIUS OF THE 16TH CENTURY
Matrakçı Nasuh is kept alive on an intercontinental background, through a project implemented under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic. The scientist who left countless works of history, mathematics, painting, poetry, philosophy, calligraphy and miniature, will be remembered through various activities to be held in Sarajevo, Belgrade, Rome, Paris, Vienna, Tokyo and New York, in the next three years, within the framework of the project "Matrakçı Nasuh, the Genius of the 16th Century". The project supported by UNESCO as well will make an impression on 3 continents, 9 countries, and 10 cities.
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DİLŞAH KEFLİOĞLU
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid the foundation of Atatürk Cultural Center for its reconstruction project on 10 February 2019. The centre was opened after the completion of the project in 2.5 years.
The opera sphere in AKM’s entrance was built with 15 thousand unique handmade red ceramic tiles. The design of the building’s façade aimed maximum benefit from daylight, and a green roof system was applied with an environmental-friendly approach. The opera hall, named the grand hall, features a foyer with nearly 4 thousand 500 square meters and seats 2040 people. The pit in the lobby has sufficient size to host a massive orchestra of 118 people.
A MOVING STAGE
The stage mechanics and systems are built with the world’s leading technologies. They comprise a 65-meter stage depth, four main stage elevators, 13 compensator elevators in the side and backstages, and four mobile wagons that will remain above these. Besides, there is a rotating stage wagon in the main hall. All halls of AKM are furnished with top-level equipment in terms of acoustic, sound, lighting and displaying systems.
COMPRISES OF FIVE BLOCKS
AKM’s halls were designed acoustically, and the built orchestra shell offers an excellent sound quality in plays and concerts asa homage to original AKM’s ceramic artist Sadi Diren. The centre and the spiral staircase in the original centre’s foyer were restored to their original design. The centre comprises five blocks founded over a field of 30 thousand square meters, and AKM has an indoor space of 95 thousand square meters. The natural stone coating over the façade and internal venues of AKM draw attention.
A MODERN DESIGN
There are four basements with a total size of 48 thousand and 705 square meters, a stage, backstage rooms, foyer areas, workshop and storage areas, ballet practice lounges, practice rooms for soloists and orchestras, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, art galleries and exhibition rooms and coffee shops. Furthermore, the rehearsal halls, recording studio, soloist and orchestra practice rooms were designed in a modern way acoustically.
DESCENDED FROM FATHER TO SON
Architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu conducted the construction of AKM in 1956-1969, and it is one of the original premises of one of Taksim Square’s symbols. After the big fire in 1970, AKM opened again in 1977. The centre used to seat one thousand and three hundred people; however, it was transformed into a complex after the reconstruction by increasing its capacity and functions. Architect of the new AKM is the son of center’s original architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu’s son, Murat Tabanlıoğlu.
A CULTURE STREET
As part of the AKM project, Culture Street includes an art gallery, movie theatre, restaurant, café, a book café, arts centre for children, a music platform, library, a design shop, and a multifunctional lounge.
Another significant aspect of the AKM project is that the centre gained a 24-hour living area to the neighbourhood with a connection from the Taksim Square to Istanbul Technical University’s Taşkışla Faculty and Atatürk Library. With the new centre, a second square will be formed in congress valley direction, where Atatürk Library and Istanbul Technical University remain.
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HAMİT KARDAŞ
The postgraduate programs designed by the Istanbul Commerce University based on the requirements of the business realm offer career opportunities to international students wishing to come to Türkiye for education. There are postgraduate and PhD programs in the University for those wishing to upgrade their degrees. Expert academicians and special facilities carry out the postgraduate programs. Postgraduate courses are performed in five institutes within the body of COMMERCE.
INSTITUTE OF FINANCE
As Türkiye’s first institute in finance, this institute is structured with an integrated perspective by taking Istanbul’s private and public sector focused finance theory, management and policy, financial economy, and applied finance compatible with Istanbul’s aims to become a global finance centre into consideration. The institute offers four postgraduate and two PhD programs.
INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND INTERNET
The first institute focusing on the internet area, the Communication Science and Internet Institute, aims to develop the new theoretical perspectives and research methodology deemed lacking in the area, reveal interdisciplinary research forms, and improve data generation for its implementation in required areas. The institute offers PhD programs and thesis and non-thesis master programs.
FOREIGN TRADE INSTITUTE
With the privilege of being Türkiye’s first Foreign Trade Institute, this institute conducts practices and research on a sectoral basis towards the market and launching academic level postgraduate programs. Thesis and Non-Thesis Master programs are available in the institute. Moreover, PhD programs in two different areas are offered.
SOCIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Social Sciences Institute is carrying out education and research activities with many programs prepared in line with the sector’s requirements. Doyens in the finance and real sector are among the institute’s academic staff.
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
Institute of Science offers postgraduate and PhD programs with eleven different programs. Urban Systems and Transport Management, Conservation and Restoration programs within the structure of this institute are the leading postgraduate programs in this area in Türkiye. The Cyber Security PhD program stands out as well.
For the postgraduate programs of the University: https://international.ticaret.edu.tr
MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY
Commercial Diplomacy Postgraduate Program is Türkiye’s first and only commercial diplomacy program. The program continues to accept applications. Commercial diplomacy is a vast area where negotiations in multiple aspects are carried out to solve disputes that hamper global trade. Joint solutions are generated, and international cooperation is developed through signing agreements on commerce and investment.
Commercial Diplomacy Department Head Assoc. Prof. Uğur Yasin Asal stated that through the postgraduate program, they aimed to train graduates who has in-depth knowledge of commercial diplomacy terminology, who can build intercultural communication,who attach importance to entrepreneurship and wish to enhance entrepreneurial skills and academic aspect of commerce as commercial diplomacy experts.
MOST PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
Istanbul Commerce University was declared as the year’s most prestigious educational institution in the private education institutions category by The ONE Awards, one of the most exceptional standards in its area. For the seventh time, the award ceremony of the ONE Awards was executed with the cooperation of Marketing Türkiye and Akademetre Research and Strategic Planning. In addition to the brands increasing their prestige the most in the year, media, PR, advertising and digital marketing agencies that played a role in this success were awarded. Celebrating its 20th year of establishment, Istanbul Commerce University was awarded as the year’s most prestigious educational institution.
Istanbul Commerce University’s President Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu mentioned that they were proud to receive the award and said, “The momentum gained by our University in the recent period is very pleasing. We will not be satisfied with this and work more to enhance the value of our University’s diplomas.”
THE HIGHEST OCCUPANCY RATE
Istanbul Commerce University achieved a hundred per cent success in this area by launching the online education system in the swiftest during the pandemic. The University remained in the educational institutions to achieve the highest occupancy rate among the foundation universities and filled 95.5% of its capacity this year.
400 ONLINE EVENTS
Istanbul Commerce University is among the most preferred universities for postgraduate degrees. The University carried out its social responsibility projects academic and cultural activities throughout the pandemic and held over 400 online events in the past year.
22 Şubat 2022 Salı
22 Şubat 2022 Salı
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