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Izmirian academicians got inspired by tales and designed heroines’ silk gowns. The exhibition, co-organized by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, is open for visitors at Merinos Textile Industry Museum until November 30. Lecturers of Izmir University of Economics (IUE), Department of Fashion and Textile Design moved the dreamy gowns of heroines to Bursa, the native land of silk.

It was stated that Turkish household took the economic data and cycles into consideration and adjusted their budget accordingly when purchasing housing.  Based on the 3^rd quarter home sales statistics, announced by Turkish Statistical Institute, 293 thousand 318 homes changed hands in Turkey between the months of July-September. Istanbul had the largest share with 18.4% in 54 thousand 34 home sales. Ankara followed that with 11.7% in 34 thousand 269 home sales. Izmir ranked in third place with 6.1% in 17 thousand 940 home sales. The least sales happened in Hakkâri with 24 sales.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) brought the leading names of the society together with the students to start an “act of kindness” movement. Student volunteers, who select “Civic and Environmental Engagement Projects” course, which was initiated as of 2013 – 2014 Academic year, will lead the society with the sustainable projects they will develop.

Turkish mathematicians developed new theorems on crises, issue that finance sector struggles with. The theorem “Marshall-Olkin Distributions: Advances in Theory and Applications”,  presented by Cemal Murat Özkut, Research Asst. at IUE Department of Mathematics and thesis advisor Prof. Dr. İsmihan Bayramoğlu, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Science, at the symposium in Bologna, attracted a great deal of attention.

Businesswomen from 13 African countries, who came to Izmir invited by Izmir Chamber of Commerce (ITO) Businesswomen Council, performed zeibek dance together with Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Folk Dance Club, and gave their full support for Izmir’s EXPO 2020 candidacy. The businesswomen from Benin, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Uganda, and Niger had a tour of Izmir University of Economics and met with the EXPO Scholarship students at the University.

Japanese and Turkish interior architects believe that day care centres, where the future of each country, the children, receive their initial education at, are not given enough importance, so they combined their design forces together for bright minds of future. Interior architects from Chiba University, Japan, and Izmir University of Economics (IUE), are making new synthesis through educational collaboration. Prof. Dr. Kaname Yanagisawa, Head of Department of Architecture of Chiba University and his 9 students, came to IUE to design “day care centre” with interior architecture students.

The young designer got inspired by the water crystals in the colourful world of fashion and created a bright path for herself. İpek Özyoldaş, graduate of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Fashion and Textile Design, combined her education and creativity in the competition, and realized her dreams. İpek Özyoldaş came in first place with her designs at 2^nd House and Beach Apparel Design Competition held by Denizli Exporters’ Association. Özyoldaş received a money award of 8 thousand TL as well as a chance to conduct 2 year graduate studies abroad at an institution of her desire and an internship.

The entrepreneurs will be able to receive grant up to 1million TL for their new ideas, innovative projects through the “KOSGEB R&D, Innovation and Industrial Application Support Program” signed between Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB), Izmir University of Economics, and Izmir Bilimpark.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE), Department of Culinary Arts and Management is taking firm steps with world famous awarded chefs in order to change the image of Turkish cuisine abroad, which is usually known for its döner-kebap duo, and to deliver its rightful status. French Chef Joseph Viola, who visited IUE as part of ‘Achieving a Star for Aegean Cuisine Project’, prepared exquisite tastes of French cuisine with students of Department of Culinary Arts and Management. IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Tunçdan Baltacıoğlu also took part in this meaningful event, the Rector put on the apron, entered the kitchen and helped with the gala dinner.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) established its goals, determined its strategies, and set its course until 2023. IUE, the first foundation university of Izmir and Aegean Region, is determined to continue to make students its focus point. Izmir University of Economics will be following the global trends closely, and act together with its worldwide advisors.