Collaborations with Health Institutions
Professional Communication Training for Provincial Health Directorate Staff
Under the protocol between İstanbul Nişantaşı University and the Provincial Health Directorate, Diction and Public Speaking Training was delivered among the activities recorded for February 2025. Coordinated by the Continuing Education Application and Research Centre (SEM), the training was delivered by Conservatory Director Assistant Professor Önder Paker.
The programme for health workers covered articulation, voice control, intonation and effective speaking techniques. It aimed to improve communication with the public, patients and colleagues.
Official source: SEM — training for Provincial Health Directorate staff (Turkish)
Period record: February 2025 e-bulletin, page 14 (Turkish)
Organ Donation Awareness with the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate
The “NEV Hayat Oluyor; Organ Bağışlıyor” programme was held at NeoTech Campus on 4–5 November 2025 in collaboration with the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate. Coordinated by the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS), expert teams informed students about the importance, process and ethical aspects of organ donation.
Students asked experts questions at information points. Student clubs supported stands, participant guidance and promotional activities.
Official source: organ donation awareness programme — day one (Turkish)
Official source: organ donation awareness programme — day two (Turkish)
Blood Donation Activities with the Turkish Red Crescent
The “NEV Kan Veriyor; Hayat Oluyor” blood donation campaign was held on 3–5 November 2025 in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent as part of Health and Social Responsibility Days. Red Crescent teams provided information and advice on blood donation at NeoTech Campus.
Under SKS coordination, student clubs contributed to stand duties and volunteer guidance. A completion report confirmed that the three-day campaign had concluded.
Official source: Turkish Red Crescent collaboration — first campaign day (Turkish)
Official source: completion of the blood donation campaign (Turkish)
Addiction Prevention and Healthy Living with the Turkish Green Crescent
The “NEV Sağlıklı Nefes Veriyor; Hayat Oluyor” programme was held at NeoTech Campus on 4–5 November 2025 in collaboration with the Turkish Green Crescent (Yeşilay). Coordinated by SKS, the programme enabled Yeşilay experts to inform students about addiction prevention, healthy living and avoiding risky behaviours.
The second day addressed technology addiction, the harms of smoking and tobacco use, and psychosocial resilience. Information points enabled students to speak individually with experts.
Official source: Yeşilay collaboration — day one (Turkish)
Official source: Yeşilay awareness programme — day two (Turkish)
International Knowledge Exchange with Tehran Smart University of Medical Sciences
The 9th International Health Law Conference was held on 25–27 February 2025 in collaboration between İstanbul Nişantaşı University and Tehran Smart University of Medical Sciences. The joint event addressed current developments in health law and international academic collaboration.
Associate Professor Fadime Çınar presented the bioethical, sociological and legal dimensions of genome editing. Assistant Professor Ali Paşazade discussed developments in health law. The conference enabled knowledge exchange among academics, sector representatives, policymakers and decision-makers.
Official source: School of Health Services — 9th International Health Law Conference (Turkish)
Supporting record: February 2025 e-bulletin, page 15 (Turkish)