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It has been stated that nowadays, where margin of natural gas in electricity production exceeded 50%’s, electricity and natural gas prices will see fluctuations with price rise decisions as the winter has just started. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Efe Biresselioğlu, Head of IUE Department of Sustainable Energy, who commented on the “Electricity and Natural Gas Prices” statistics for the first period announced by Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), pointed that they expected a rise in electricity and natural gas prices.

Students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Culinary Arts and Management ranked in second place at Student Chefs Competition organized by Izmir Association of Chefs at Food Expo Fair.

2014 – 2015 ROTARY 7^th Group Spouses Committee supported Soma State Hospital Burn Unit Establishment Project by “Rotary Fall Festival” they held at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). The Zumba Show led by trainer Nursen Akat and performances of IUE Rhythm Club took place at IUE Conference Hall in order to raise funds for 2440th Rotary District Project.  

Young males prefer to shape their bodies with sports and food supplements in order to look more muscular. Asst. Prof. Dr. Olga Selin Ünler, Lecturer at IUE Department of Psychology, conducted a body image study where 349 young males between the ages of 17 – 27 participated, and the study revealed that the youth desired to look more muscular. 61% of the participants stated that they went to the gym on a regular basis, 40% wanted to lose weight, and 15% wanted to gain weight therefore took food supplements.

Fashion Designer Barbaros Şansal, who identifies himself as ‘Tailor’s Apprentice’, stated that students who are needy and staying at dormitories are in need of underwear the most, clothing is provided somehow but different needs of students should not be overlooked. 

“The Great Meltdown of 2008: Systematic, Conjunctural, or Policy-Created?” titled conference that was organized by Izmir University of Economics, Department of Economics brought together many economists from all around the world. Prof. Dr. Turan Subaşat, Lecturer at IUE Department of Economics, David Harvey, recognized social theorist, economists John Weeks, Jan Toporowski, David Kotz, Alan Freeman, Simon Mohun, Stavros Mavroudeas, Anwar Shaikh, Al Campbell, Erdoğan Bakır, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Orhangazi from Kadir Has University, and Riccardo Bellofiore, Ben Fine, and Radhika Desai attended the conference where the origins of the current global crisis were discussed.

This winter will be a colourful one with new fashion trends. Furs, capes, feathers and shearling are among this season’s collection with a touch of sixties. Özge Dikkaya Göknur, Lecturer at Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Design, Department of Fashion and Textile Design, stated that clean lines, cocoon silhouettes were prominent in 2014/2015 winter fashion shows that took place at fashion capitals as Paris New York, London, etc.  She said that this season’s theme was wrapping up against the cold. 

Singer Atilla Taş, who is known for his ironic remarks in social media, stated that he was able to create his own media through his comments in this area. Taş, who was a guest speaker at the 2^nd Media Days co-organized by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Media Club and Media and Communications Association, pointed that he was reborn from his ashes with the help of social media.

Patients with epilepsy in Turkey prefer to disguise themselves. The “Stigmatization, Concerns Regarding Epilepsy and Overprotectiveness in Turkish Patients with Epilepsy” titled study, conducted by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Psychology, revealed that the patients with epilepsy kept quiet about their condition and that they felt embarrassed about it. 

The experts state that after a long holiday and the summer coming to an end, there may be back to work adjustment problems and it would be best to increase the motivation. Clinical Psychologist Nilgün Köstem, Coordinator of IUE Psychological Development and Counselling Centre, indicated that especially the first weeks after the holidays were the toughest times to get back to work and responsibilities. Köstem said, “We need to be highly motivated for a prosperous and successful work life."