
Prehistoric Tourism Panel
Students and industry representatives discussed Şanlıurfa, new tourism routes and gastronomy’s contribution at the Prehistoric Tourism panel, exploring cultural heritage integration as part of professional training.

Students and industry representatives discussed Şanlıurfa, new tourism routes and gastronomy’s contribution at the Prehistoric Tourism panel, exploring cultural heritage integration as part of professional training.

Dr. Dinç Tümerkan explored early Byzantium and Istanbul’s historical heritage at Constantine’s Legacy, providing academic and industry knowledge to Tourist Guiding students as part of their professional training.

Yunus Emre Akkor and Çiğdem Alagök shared professional experience with gastronomy students, highlighting traditional cuisine, regional product knowledge and cultural transmission.

The International Women’s Day programme explored women’s roles in the Turkic world’s history, science and art through civil society cooperation. Panels and an exhibition highlighted visibility, equal educational opportunities and social participation.

Prof. Dr. Haluk Özener assessed Istanbul’s disaster risks and response plans during Earthquake Awareness Week, addressing earthquakes, climate-related disasters, interinstitutional coordination and preparedness.

Tourist Guiding students visited Kariye Mosque as part of their Mythology and Iconography course. The practical training activity explored the building’s mosaics, frescoes, architecture, and historical and artistic features.

Tenor Sedat Can Öztoprak performed works by Turkish composers at a concert held in memory of baritone Sedat Öztoprak. Accompanied on piano by Fatma Şafak Pınarbaşı, the concert brought music lovers together through art and cultural heritage.

With the rapidly growing populations of metropolitan cities and increasing urbanization rates in our country, it is becoming increasingly difficult for children, in particular, to find natural play areas within urban environments. This situation affects children's opportunities to engage in activities that contribute to both their psychological and physical development...

At the 17th Pera Costume Competition, students exhibited designs inspired by iconic architectural structures. The event brought art education and cultural heritage together, highlighting creative interpretations of different cultures.