ADEM ORHUN

Istanbul, the city that connects Asia and Europe, hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix after nine years. Mercedes’ pilot Lewis Hamilton won the Turkish Grand Prix held on 13-15 November 2020. In doing so, Hamilton claimed a historic record-equaling seventh world championship in Istanbul and drew level with Michael Schumacher. The race began in the rain on a wet and slippery track the unsettled weather has severely challenged the pilots. Eventually, Hamilton, who managed to combine his driving skills with the best strategies for the varying weather and road conditions his strategies superbly lifted the cup.

‘Technology’ has been the hidden player of the organization that was much admired for points ranging from the renewed asphalt over the tracks to the gorgeous championship cup. After all, the cutting-edge technology has also modified the Formula 1 in its various components such as the engines and the sensors.

THE ELECTRIC AGE

The V12 engines that drew significant interest in the 1940s with the fascinating sounds they make are quite outdated now. Since 2014, V6 turbo engines are being employed in the cars. The V6 hybrid engine with a fuel volume of 1.6 litres at the AMG Petronas F1 W05 car launched by Mercedes in 2014 gained a place on the list of the most popular vehicles at the age of ‘electric cars.’ The same year, Porsche’s CEO claimed, “The winner of Le Mans and World Endurance Championship will be efficiency rather than speed.” This goal of achieving efficiency strengthened the electric engines and advanced sensors’ position in these cars.

Subsystems assisting the pilot and the technology enabled the race team to remotely monitor the car launched right after the new engines started to outpace the speed. The electrical support in the motors, digital sensors, wireless connection, tens of screens monitored by the control team, numerous server units transformed F1 into a technology game. Such developments are regarded as the steps towards autonomous cars.

NOW FASTER THAN EVER WITH THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Chairman of Intercity, the Istanbul Park circuit operator, Vural Ak noted that the race cars employing ever-advancing technologic equipment could be much faster thanks to artificial intelligence. Underlining the existence of ‘human beings’ at the tracks and tribune, Ak added, “I was hoping for a rain since the day the race returned to Istanbul for the use of technology would be limited when it rains and the capabilities of the pilot would stand out. Our prayers have been answered.”

PIT-STOP OVER TWO CONTINENTS

The first inter-continental ‘pit-stop’ of the world has been made at the Turkish Grand Prix 2020. The historical city witnessed a spectacular show before the race returning to Istanbul after 9 years. Red Bull Racing pilot Alexander Albon and AphaTauri’s racer Pierre Gasly drove around Istanbul’s historical landmarks; the Topkapi Palace, Galata Bridge and Sultanahmet Square with their F1 cars. As they went along the Anatolian shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the pilots enjoyed the legendary Maiden’s Tower’s scenary. Taking different routes, the two pilots frequently asked each other their locations during their Istanbul tour. At one stage, when Pierre Gasly asked the Red Bull Racing pilot where he was, receiving the answer, “Under the water.” In fact at that moment, Alexander Albon was passing the Eurasia Tunnel that connects Europe and Asia under the water. Following Albon’s impressive track that passed 106 meters under the surface, the two pilots ran into each other 64 meters above the sea. After this meeting at the July 15 Martyrs Bridge – one of the three points connecting the two continents, Pierre Gasly made a loop and headed towards the Asian side with Alexander Albon.

Both pilots talked about their experience after the photo shootings. Pierre Gasly, “Driving a Formula 1 car in Istanbul, especially passing from one continent to another over the strait, was wonderful. Being a part of such a significant event is indeed quite cool.” Alexander Albon said, “Driving on the streets of Istanbul has certainly been an amazing experience. My moments over the strait are unforgettable.”

A stimulating introduction film can be viewed from the link below:
https://youtu.be/puFzVRPO9dw

24 Mart 2021 Çarşamba

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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.

22 Şubat 2022 Salı

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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

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