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Based on September 2013 results of “Real Rate of Return of Financial Instruments” conducted by Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), while Euro made the investors gain a lot, deposit rates disappointed them. The experts worry about how much longer deposit rates continue to make the investors lose.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) takes the lead in studies initiated by the business world, which pawed the way for young entrepreneurs, in order to find a solution for unemployment, the most significant problem of Turkish economy. Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) made a common cause with Izmir University of Economics (IUE), whose mission is to train young entrepreneurs. Izmir University of Economics qualified to have the “Entrepreneurship Flag” for their most number of enterprising projects in “Bu Gençlikte İş Var” titled competition organized by TUSIAD. Tayfun Bayazıt, Vice President of Board of Directors of TUSIAD, congratulated the impressive students for their innovative ideas, and entrusted the “Entrepreneurship Flag” to Izmir University of Economics at 2013-2014 Academic Year wishing many successful business ideas to be implemented.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) draws attentions with projects that will carry Aegean Cuisine to the international arena. 6 of the prospective young chefs studying at IUE Department of Culinary Arts and Management will be trained at Lyon, France, known as the Capital City of Chefs, by Michelin Starred chefs. While young prospective chefs will learn tips to achieve a Michelin Star for Aegean Cuisine, their careers will also acquire a new dimension.

Two young entrepreneur chemists found a solution for wrinkles, which is a major problem for women as well as men. Active substances popular in cosmetics world and health sector will be produced by entrepreneurs supported by Embryonix, Izmir University of Economics incubation centre. With their “Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and Calcium Carbonate Production from Eggshell Waste" project, the young entrepreneurs will produce the substance called collagen, one of the most expensive substances also known for its fighting effect on wrinkles, with a gram costing almost one thousand lira. 

With its high quality education and universal vision in higher education, Izmir University of Economics add a new dimension to Culinary Arts and starts investing in “stars” in order to carry Aegean Cuisine to international arena. The awarded chefs affiliated to “Les Toques Blanches du Monde” in Lyon, France, known as the Capital City of  Chefs, are coming to Izmir University of Economics as part of the Achieving a Star for Aegean Cuisine project that was started in 2012-2013 Academic Year. During October 21-23, conferences, workshops, tastings from Aegean and French Cuisines will take place.

Children climbing door cases, jumping from couch to couch, not being able to sit still in their seats used to be called “mischievous” back in the day, but today the experts warn the parents about the possibility of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Experts say that families should seek professional help if their kids display the symptoms, and not underestimate the issue believing that “smart kids are hyperactive”.

Experts state that Aegean Region is on top of the list in divorce rates among Turkey and that people do not want to lead an unhappy life in a western life style. According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, total of 1 million 43 thousand 97 couples got separated in the last 10 years.  The divorce statistics increased to 114 thousand 162 in 2009, 118 thousand 568 in 2010, 120 thousand 117 in 2011, and 123 thousand 325 in 2012.  22 thousand 367 couples in Aegean Region, and 10 thousand 868 couples in Izmir got divorced to lead separate lives in 2012.  The quickest way to get divorced in the first hearing is through uncontested divorce.

It is stated that explaining the philosophy of the “math” properly played a major role in making math more admirable, which may become a nightmare for students throughout their education life. Experts stressed that new perspectives were necessary for math, which was identified by students as ‘abstract, disliked, boring, and difficult’.

As the Feast of the Sacrifice is around the corner, practical but delicious meal recipes become more important in this fast paced life. Students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Culinary Arts and Management gave tips on cooking “Fırında Kuzu İncik (Oven-Baked Lamb Shanks)” in bairam which is savoury and practical at the same time.

As the Feast of the Sacrifice, or Kurban Bairam, is approaching, the experts are warning about possible food poisonings due to misinformation or lack of information about food safety, preserving and preparing of meats during the upcoming holiday season. It has been strongly emphasized that hygiene played a major role especially during this time of period when family members get together to fulfil longings, have family dinners, and consume lots of desserts