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Students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Vocational School “Furniture and Decoration” and “Interior Design” programs visited the “Aegean Construction Materials and Technologies Fair” (AEGEAN CONSTRUCTION 2018). The AEGEAN CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT fairs were held at Fuar Izmir fair grounds with the mission of making a difference in the Aegean Region and across the nation. Major companies, which aim to present people modern life styles with leading-edge projects in the construction industry, participated in the fair. 

The founder of the Republic of Turkey, great leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was commemorated in the 80^th anniversary of his passing into eternal life with a ceremony at Izmir University of Economics. Mahmut Özgener, Chairman of Izmir Chamber of Commerce (IZTO), and President of IUE Board of Trustees, also attended the emotional ceremony.

A training course was held regarding the use of the first Industry 4.0 Laboratory in Turkey, which was established within TESLA Laboratory of Faculty of Engineering, Izmir University of Economics. The participants received their certificates at the ceremony with the attendance of faculty members.

Gökhan Mura from the Department of Visual Communication Design at IUE Faculty of Fine Arts and Design exhibited his work titled “Object Academy” at the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial.

Turk and Japan design students designed a student house in Yeşilova Mound within the scope of a workshop hosted by IUE.

Esra Sarıhan, Graduate of Department of Industrial Systems Engineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and her sister Melis Sarıhan, Graduate of IUE Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering shared their experiences with students at the Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Workshop.

Büşra Olkun and Filiz Egi, students from Department of Sociology, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), came in third place at the ‘’Social Cooperative Train’’ titled project contest held by the Directorate General of Cooperative of Ministry of Trade. Olkun and Egi wanted to create “child-friendly” spaces for children at many locations such as parks, restaurants, bookstores, and hospitals so they can actively take part in life.  

Vocational School of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) brings masters and apprentices together. The “Çıraklar Ustalara Soruyor (Apprentices Asking Masters)”event, which was initiated in 2017-2018 academic year for the first time, continues full speed into its second year.

Lecturers of Izmir University of Economics Vocational School will prepare the youth, who will shape the ecosystem of the future, for the second time this year for business world by mentoring high-school entrepreneurs in Izmir in cooperation with Junior Achievement Education Foundation (JAEF) as part of “GençBizz” Corporation Program. 16 lecturers from Izmir University of Economics Vocational School will get together with high school students across Izmir, and support them with realizing their job ideas as part of the mentoring activities that will last throughout the year.

Design by Nektar Ege Altıntoprak, Graduate of Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), came in first place in Turkey at the “Falling Walls Lab” contest organized by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The “sleep tracking device”, consisting of a smart alarm and an ankle band for children will prevent bed-wetting.