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At the award ceremony held as part of the İzmir University of Economics 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony, our department was honored with awards in four different categories for its achievements in research and contributions to the academic world. These achievements by our faculty members brought immense pride to our department and faculty.

Outstanding and High-Impact Research Award

Faculty members of our department, Prof. Dr. Seda Can and Prof. Dr. Seda Dural, were granted the Outstanding and High-Impact Research Award for their high-impact research and high-quality scientific contributions to the field.

Emerging Researcher Award

Our department faculty member, Dr. Ezgi Gür, received the Emerging Researcher Award for her strong research performance demonstrated in a short period and her original contributions to the field.

International Research Collaboration Award

Prof. Dr. Seda Dural and Prof. Dr. Seda Can received their second award at the ceremony, being honored with the International Research Collaboration Award for their projects with international researchers and the academic collaborations they established. We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Seda Can, who was unable to attend the ceremony, on these achievements. 

Outstanding Contribution and Loyalty Award

Our esteemed professor, the late Prof. Dr. Canan Başar Eroğlu, whom we recently lost, was honored with the Outstanding Contribution and Loyalty Award for her valuable contributions to science, our university, and our department. Her sister, Nurcan Kırgız, accepted the award on her behalf. We remember Prof. Dr. Canan Başar Eroğlu with respect, love, and fond remembrance; the scientific legacy she left behind and the values she imparted to her students will continue to illuminate our path.

We congratulate all our faculty members who add value to science and our academic community through their research, and we wish them continued success.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) graduate Berra Okudurlar reached the top of Europe with her essay written in English on the need for poetry to be given greater importance worldwide. 

The 2026 Innovation in Education Awards, presented as part of İzmir University of Economics’ 2026-2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony, have found their recipients. Faculty members from the Department of Translation and Interpreting were recognized in two different categories for their innovative approaches to education and original course designs, bringing great pride to our department and faculty.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Izmir University of Economics convened for the Academic Board Meeting on September 18, 2026, ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year.

Izmir University of Economics Continuing Education Center (EKOSEM) once again showed that curiosity and campus life know no age limit through its 'Bilge Yaşam' initiative for adults aged 65 and over. Running from August 31 to September 4, 2026, the five-day program welcomed senior participants back to the lecture halls with an engaging curriculum centered on healthy, active, and connected living.

The "Well-Being Gathering," organized for guidance counselors in collaboration with the Narlıdere Sıdıka Akdemir Counseling and Research Center (RAM), was successfully held on June 16. Aimed at supporting counselors' well-being and strengthening professional solidarity, the event consisted of two main parts. Following the morning sessions, which were open to internal university attendance, the afternoon sessions were conducted with the participation of pre-registered counselors working under RAM. Providing attendees with an opportunity to enhance both their professional and personal awareness, the event concluded with messages of mutual empowerment.

Three 2026 graduates of İzmir University of Economics’ Department of English Translation and Interpreting have been accepted to master’s programs at Newcastle University in the UK. Gözde Cenk, Yağmur Yaprak Çora, and Emre Canal are each pursuing a different academic path. Gözde Cenk will study for an MA in Linguistics and English Language, Yağmur Yaprak Çora an MSc in Digital Marketing, and  Emre Canal an MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

The award ceremony for the CSI Education Academy competitions — FISO, USA Olympiad, UNICEPT, ADEPT, and TİBMOC — for the 2025–2026 academic year was held at Izmir University of Economics with strong participation. These competitions are organized in Türkiye by FISO, one of the external stakeholders of the Department of Mathematics and the representative of CSI Education Academy. Students, teachers, and parents from different cities across Türkiye came together to celebrate scientific achievement and academic dedication.

A memorial service was held on June 3, 2026, at the Conference Hall to honor the late Prof. Dr. Canan Başar Eroğlu, a revered faculty member of the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The ceremony drew a large gathering of university members, colleagues, students, loved ones, and family members, all coming together to pay their respects.