Istanbul Nişantaşı University Reached 5,586 People Through Lifelong Learning Programmes in 2025

Istanbul Nişantaşı University Continuing Education Application and Research Center (SEM) continued its work in lifelong learning, professional development, digital competencies and social benefit in 2025, delivering 204 training sessions. Programmes run under 19 different titles reached 5,586 distinct people, with a total of 8,005 participations.

Bringing the university's knowledge to different segments of society, the Continuing Education Center delivered training throughout 2025 that supports individuals' professional and personal development, responds to changing workforce needs and eases adaptation to new technologies.

Carried out in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, these activities contributed in particular to Quality Education (SDG 4), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).

Contributing to Lifelong Learning and Access to Education

SDG 4 – Quality Education

Istanbul Nişantaşı University SEM expanded lifelong learning opportunities through training aimed at different age and professional groups.

Training delivered in 2025 accounted for a total of 3,707 free participations, 1,369 of which were in free programmes open to the public.

Artificial intelligence training, the FutureX programme, and courses on hygiene, health law and university choice supported different audiences' access to up-to-date knowledge.

By sharing academic knowledge and educational opportunities with society, the university helped spread lifelong learning.

Developing Professional Competencies and Employment Opportunities

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Professional development and reskilling programmes organised by SEM recorded 4,528 participations throughout 2025.

Basic and refresher expert witness training, specialist programmes in law and regulation, media and digital skills, and occupational health and safety training offered participants significant opportunities to strengthen their professional qualifications.

These programmes supported employees' access to current professional knowledge, the acquisition of new skills and adaptation to the needs of a changing working life.

Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Technology Training

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Digital transformation and technological developments held an important place in SEM's 2025 training activities.

Programmes in artificial intelligence, digital literacy, software, media technologies and other technology-focused areas recorded 3,564 participations across 98 training sessions.

Initiatives such as FutureX, artificial intelligence training and the TEKNOFEST training series helped participants get to know new technologies, develop their digital skills and learn about technology-based production processes.

This training helped transfer the university's academic expertise in technology and innovation to a wider audience.

Training for Health, Safety and Community Well-being

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

Training that supports public health was also among SEM's areas of activity.

Twelve training sessions in hygiene, health law, psychological counselling and therapy, and occupational health and safety recorded a total of 1,225 participations.

Aimed at improving knowledge and awareness in the field of health, this training helped spread knowledge about healthy and safe living conditions.

Training Partnerships with Public Institutions and Industry

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Through training activities run with public institutions and industry organisations, Istanbul Nişantaşı University SEM strengthened knowledge sharing between the university and society.

In 2025, training run jointly with public institutions and other organisations recorded 1,707 participations across 64 training sessions.

Free training for Provincial Health Directorate staff recorded 764 participations, contributing to the professional development of personnel working in public services.

Corporate training programmes and industry-focused work allowed the university's educational capacity to be used in line with the needs of different institutions.

The University's Knowledge Meets Society

Through its Continuing Education Application and Research Center, Istanbul Nişantaşı University continues to bring educational opportunities to different segments of society, support professional development and turn academic knowledge into social benefit.

The 204 training sessions delivered in 2025, with a training volume of 362,832 participant-hours, made a tangible contribution to the university's work in lifelong learning and sustainable development.

By developing training activities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the university continues to respond to society's changing knowledge and skill needs.