2025–2026 Academic Year Opening Ceremony Held at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
The 2025–2026 Academic Year Opening Ceremony presented the university’s education and research vision. Prof. Dr. Zekeriyya Kurşun delivered the inaugural lecture on Palestine’s historical development.
Istanbul Nişantaşı University held its 2025–2026 Academic Year Opening Ceremony, beginning with a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem.
In her opening speech, Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu shared the pride and enthusiasm of October 29 Republic Day as the Republic approached its 102nd anniversary, remembering Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the heroes of the Republic with gratitude.
Addressing the restructuring process under “New NEV,” the Rector stated that the university’s vision was being strengthened through academic excellence, international visibility, digital transformation and service to society. She also emphasized that long-term internships and university–industry cooperation develop students’ professional competence, while innovative practices such as the IMU model are among the university’s strengths.
Prof. Dr. Zekeriyya Kurşun delivered the opening lecture, “Palestine from Past to Present: The Anatomy of an Occupation.” He described Palestine as a universal issue concerning humanity’s conscience, beyond a regional problem. Stating that “World peace cannot be achieved without resolving the Palestinian issue,” he offered a comprehensive historical and contemporary assessment and an academic and humanitarian perspective.
The ceremony symbolized a strong beginning shaped by knowledge, science and universal values. Istanbul Nişantaşı University will continue advancing its vision of educational excellence, innovation and societal contribution in the 2025–2026 academic year.
