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Izmir University of Economics (IUE), who is getting ready to train the future Aerospace Engineers, developed exercise harness for astronauts. Mehmet Ergül, Student at IUE Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Industrial Design, designed an exercise harness called, “Orpheus”, as a result of consultations with NASA Johnson Space Center and the guidance of astronaut coaches.

Izmir will get electric bikes. Samed Tümer, student at Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Industrial Design, designed electric bikes for rent. Tümer, who visited the production plants of bicycle companies, developed an electric bicycle called, “Bisim Hybrid”, which will allow easy biking to uphill parts of the town. Tümer stated that his design was different from electrical motorbikes in terms of pedaling. He said that the engine would not start as long as one didn’t hit the pedals.

11 thousand kilometers have been traveled; a 10 hour image archive has been set up throughout 6 months for the video, which brought a breath of fresh air to Izmir’s promotion, that has been released on TV channels and social media with a slogan ‘İzmir’e Doyamazsın’ (You can’t get enough of Izmir). The team of 20, consisting of academicians and students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Communication, completed the film editing of the video, based on 8 different themes, in 45 days.   

IUE interior architectures are bringing a new design to Alaçatı. Belis Foçalı, graduate of Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, is running her own boutique hotel where she took care of all details from a to z during the construction phase thanks to the education she received. Foçalı, who pointed that Izmir University of Economics trained entrepreneurial youth, said that she reaped the fruit of the design education she received.

Experts, who meet the requirements of digital era and needs of the business world, will be trained at Izmir University of Economics Master’s Programs. Applicants will be able to apply directly at graduate school section on the main IUE web page. The deadline for Izmir University of Economics (IUE) fall semester graduate programs registrations, for those who want to make a difference in their careers by having a graduate degree, is set for August 24, 2016.

The news regarding a decline in home loans (lower than 1%), announced by first President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and then Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, will be a great opportunity for many people, stated the experts. Home loan rates, which used to be around 1.14% monthly, now declined to 0.90%; citizens on a 60 month payment will be paying 8 thousand 760 TL less for a 100 thousand deferred loan.   

Students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design will bear witness to Japanese world of design. Thanks to the 80% scholarship provided by the Japanese Government, 5 Turkish students will get a chance to observe the Japanese design approach up close. Students will take a trip to the city of Chiba and the surrounding architectural and art centers as part of the Exchange/Communication Program between IUE Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design and Chiba University Department of Architecture. They will also get a chance to experience traditional and contemporary architectural work. IUE interior architects will be attending the architectural contest with their project they will develop at Chiba University.

Izmir University of Economics is excited to welcome two thousand 220 new students based on the undergraduate placement results announced by OSYM (Student Selection and Placement Centre). Izmir University of Economics, with one thousand 506 undergraduate and 714 associate program placements, will be educating students who will shape the future. 

Izmir Economics alumni will be under one roof in alumni information system. Almost 10 thousand 500 alumni within the University, which was established by Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Health and Education Foundation in 2001, will come together. The system, available at https://mezun.ieu.edu.tr/ web address, will allow increasing number of alumni to stay in touch with each other and with the University, and update their career information.  

The future industrial engineers and managers from all over Europe came together in Izmir at en event hosted by Izmir University of Economics ESTIEM (European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management) Club. 30 participants from 20 countries got a chance to know Izmir and Turkey up close as part of the event titled, “Europe3D Turkey”.