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“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."

Handicaps on passenger boats have been a debate issue at Izmir University of Economics. “Accessibility for All in Passenger Boats” titled symposium was held with the collaborations of Izmir University of Economics, Dokuz Eylül University, Union Of Chambers Of Turkish Engineers And Architects- Chamber of Marine Engineers Izmir Branch, and supports of Izmir Chamber of Commerce, IMEAK Chamber of Marine Commerce Izmir Branch, and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality İZDENİZ A.Ş.

University students get in touch with each other through an online platform they established. Umut Emre Çınar and Batum Kundak, Students of IUE Faculty of Communication, Department of Media and Communication, are informing students about activities and events going on at other universities via their website called “uniquekampus.com”. The website covers news about seminars, activities, events, organizations, festivals taking place at other university campuses and also allows students to share their opinions. 

It has been stated that constraints on credit card usages did not structurally change the spending frequency and amount. The experts said that legal changes have been made in four different periods, and lastly, starting from 1 February 2014, the number of instalment payments was limited to 9 months and even that did not change the spending habits of citizens. The study titled, “Are the Constraints on Credit Cards Effective?” conducted by Prof. Dr. Hakan Yetkiner, Vice Dean of IUE Faculty of Business and Dilara Kılınç, Ph.D. Student of Department of Economics, indicated that credit card use increased despite the restraints.

It has been emphasized that women needed to get involved in politics in order to get their voices heard regarding their pain, joy, expectations, etc. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kentmen Çin, Lecturer at IUE Department of Political Science and International Relations, who has a study titled,  “Political Involvement in Turkey and Differences Between Males and Females in Political Interest”, stated that women made up one half of the population in Turkey but stayed away from politics.  

The history of the purest white, the wedding gowns, is springing back to life in the hands of lecturers of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Fashion and Textile Design. The studies, on identifying the fashion trends in Turkey starting from 1920’s and developing a history in this area in Izmir which is prominent in bridal gown sector, were presented at the 6^th Fashion Week that took place at Oxford University, England. Prof. Dr. Elvan Özkavruk Adanır, Head of IUE Department of Fashion and Textile Design, and Lecturers Özge Dikkaya Göknur and Seda Kuleli stated that they were interested in the old bridal gowns being kept at chests at homes of people who would be willing to support the history of Turkish bridal gowns.