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As Turkey’s population is getting older, it is bringing along new entrepreneurship stories. According to data by Turkish Statistical Institute, the elderly population in Turkey reached 8.3% in 2016. While 6 million 651 thousand 503 people are regarded as elderly, number of nursing homes, retirement homes fail to satisfy the needs. Alphan Çelikel, Graduate of Department of Computer Engineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), chose to look after the “elders” in his homeland and offer them a new life style so that they can spend time with their age group and live a healthy life. Çelikel founded the healthy living and healthy aging center in Mordoğan for his grandfather Kani Çelikel and for other elderly.

Young people learn about HIV/AIDS from the internet and TV. Based on the survey conducted by students of Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) among 350 young people, 87% of the participants reported that they learn information from the internet, 40% from the TV, and 39% at school. In addition, 75.4% of the participants reported that the disease affected the immune system, 95.9% stated that unprotected sex was one of the main reasons of the contamination, and 92.3% stated that it was transmitted through blood.

Economist Mahfi Eğilmez, who was invited by Department of International Trade and Finance, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) as the guest speaker, stated that youth unemployment rate in Turkey increased to 20%, and recommended that youth should get well prepared for life after graduation. Eğilmez delivered a speech at the “Economic Outlook: Turkey and the World” titled conference that took place at IUE Conference Hall. He addressed the youth, “Do not be contended with what you learn at your department. Definitely learn accounting, law, and economics. Read about books on economy regardless of your major. Complement your major with minor courses”.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Demirbaş, Lecturer, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), will be representing Turkey at the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). At the 28^th General Assembly of the Federation in Lagos, Nigeria, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demirbaş has been assigned as the Professional Ambassador representing Europe.

As the year draws to a close, people get festive about new year. Youth with Down syndrome made their own felt ornaments for New Year at the Felt Workshop co-organized by Department of Fashion and Textile Design, Faculty of Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), and Child Development Program of IUE Vocational School of Health Services in collaboration with Izmir Down Syndrome Association. The ornaments included pine trees, necklaces, baskets, gingerbread men, etc. The ornaments are on sale at the ‘İyilik Atölyesi’ (Down Cafe) located at Mavibahçe Shopping Mall.

It has been reported that 90% of the tourists post pictures of dishes from the countries they visit, and they gather information about the regional cuisines from the social media. Dr.ssa Federica Ilaria Fornaciari, who was a guest speaker at the "Italian Culinary Culture Day" event, co-organized by Consulate of Italy in Izmir and Department of Culinary Arts and Management, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), delivered “Communicating Food in the Digital Era” titled speech. 

The youth, who are taking their first steps towards entrepreneurship, came together at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). Junior and seniors discussed examples of entrepreneurship, and later on met the investors who are going to lead their enterprises as part of the CaseCampus Program, curated by Endeavor Turkey and sponsored by Akbank. Izmir University of Economics welcomed more than 250 students who worked on business models.

Choice of fabrics used for clothing, upholstery, bedding sets, etc. is as equally important as your preference of food when it comes to health. Choosing natural fibers such as linen, cotton, wool, silk, etc. is the best way to help prevent eczema, psoriasis, bacteria, and fungal diseases.

Children learn about life before school through play. Hakan Yıldız, Lecturer, IUE Vocational School of Health Services, pointed that play, which was a major part of a child’s life, had a significant role in shaping the child’s future. Yıldız said, “Child should be given an opportunity, time and place to play. They should be respected during playtime and parents should get involved as much as possible”.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE), Graduate School of Social Sciences offers certificate programs on branding, renewable energy law, negotiation, problem solving, communication, and time.