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Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Law is getting ready to offer 30% of courses in English in order to equip the future lawyers with knowledge of national and international law. IUE Faculty of Law will be teaching many courses such as “European Capital Market Law”, “Commercial Arbitration Law” and “European Competition Law” in English in 2015 – 2016 academic year.
 

The risk of “plagiarism” in the translation of literature classics draws attention. In a “Plagiarism in Translation Project” study carried out by IUE Department of Translation and Interpretation as a TUBITAK Project, all full text Turkish translations of the books Robinson Crusoe, Madam Bovary, and War and Peace have been examined. Only 2 out of 13 different translations of the novel Robinson Crusoe bore originality, and only 5 out of 38 different translations of the novel Madam Bovary bore originality. And many plagiarisms were detected in the novel War and Peace. 
 

Necdet Özer, Chairman of Executive Board of Denizli Chamber of Commerce (DTO) and IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen signed a protocol for the youth of Denizli. First degree blood relatives of members of Denizli Chamber of Commerce qualified for 15% discount in annual tuition fees of Izmir University of Economics as part of the protocol. Along with Özer ile Prof. Dr. Esen, Ahmet Özkan Haybat, Member of Executive Board of DTO, Erol Kaya, Member of DTO Council, Ali Rıza Tekin, Secretary General of DTO, and Mehmet Özgü Manisalı, graduate of IUE and an entrepreneur from Denizli, attended the protocol ceremony that took place at Denizli Chamber of Commerce.
 

Students of Izmir University of Economics completed their studies in 7 semesters. Büşra Çetmen, student of Department of International Trade and Finance, and Merve Aytan, student of Department of Business Administration, completed their undergraduate education in 3.5 years, and decided to enter the business life.
 

Izmir Bilimpark (Izmir Science and Technology Park, Technology Development Zone), which was co-established by Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Izmir University of Economics, and ITOB Organized Industrial Zone with the intent of becoming a center for developing high value added products in design in Izmir, started to host the first companies. The construction of the Administrative Building and the Incubation Centre within Izmir Bilimpark has been completed, and brought into service.
 

European Union Project, co-developed by Izmir University of Economics-Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, and industry, will find solution by creating special designs for heating problem of disabled people using wheelchairs, or those who cannot move. For the first time in Turkey, the “Knitted Fabric and Clothing Designs for Smart Textile” titled project will manufacture clothes that will heat the joints of disabled people and create a magnetic field.

Izmir University of Economics supported sister school Salih Dede High School with an end of year seminar for teachers. Salih Dede High School teachers received training on subjects such as "critical thinking and course design based on critical thinking", "ideal teacher", "testing and measurement techniques", "drama as a teaching method", "classroom management", "learning motivation", and "technology as a teaching method".
 

IUE Graduates of Faculties of Business Administration, Fine Arts and Design, and School of Applied Management Sciences, who successfully completed their studies in 2014 – 2015 Academic Year, were granted their diplomas. The students threw their caps into the air as they sang the 10th Year Anthem at the second of the graduation ceremonies that took place at IUE Amphitheatre.  
 

2015 graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) took their first steps into the business life. 829 young individuals who completed their education successfully in 2014 – 2015 Academic Year, received their diplomas at the ceremony that took place at IUE Amphitheatre. At the end of the ceremony, the graduates proudly threw their caps into the air as they sang the 10th Year Anthem.  
 

The youth, with the recently opened departments and programs at Izmir University of Economics, will build the future in an entrepreneurial and innovative culture. With the permission granted by Turkish Higher Education Council, IUE Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences will admit students to the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering for the first time this year. Physical Therapy, Child Development, Medical Imaging Techniques, and Opticianry programs in Vocational School of Health Services will train the support personnel in health field. Vocational School will offer new programs in Construction Technology, and Applied English and Translation.