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Finger puppets to be used in the psychological therapy of children affected by the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that took place in Izmir were prepared at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). 300 puppets produced by IUE Department of Textile and Fashion Design, who took action to support children who have lost their homes after the earthquake and have not been able to get over fear for a long time, will be delivered to expert psychologists within the scope of cooperation with the Turkish Psychological Association.

In the video footage that emerged after the 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Izmir, it was seen that most citizens did not know what to do during the earthquake, they tried to hold things instead of creating a triangle of life in a safe area, or remained unable to move. Melahat Kızıl, Lecturer at Paramedic Program, Vocational School of Health Services, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), gave advice on what to do before and during the earthquake.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Efe Biresselioğlu, Head of Division of Sustainable Energy, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), was deemed worthy of the TUBITAK 2020 Incentive Award, which is shown as Turkey's most prestigious science award. 

Yeşim and Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FFaD) developed a joint project titled “Take action for a sustainable future”.

Merve Minkari Tunçay, Clinical Psychologist of Izmir University of Economics (IUE), made suggestions to prevent permanent psychological trauma and mental disorders caused by Izmir earthquake, which left hundreds of people homeless.

Reminding that the aftershocks may continue for a while after the 6.6 magnitude Izmir earthquake, Prof. Celalettin Kozanoğlu, Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), warned against the danger on the exterior of the buildings. 

A webinar titled, “Is Your Operating Room Safe Enough? Smoke Absorbers” was co-organized  by Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and Turkish Surgical and Operating Room Nurses Association. The webinar, in which 559 people participated, was held on IUE Blackboard Collaborate and moderated by  Prof. Meryem Yavuz van Giersbergen from Faculty of Nursing, Ege University. Participating in the webinar as a speaker,  Assoc. Prof. Taylan Özgür Sezer,  General Surgeon Specialist at  Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital also shared valuable information.

Lawyers, who want to become expert mediators in labor law, will come together at the “Expert Mediation Training in Labor Law” to be held by Izmir University of Economics Continuing Education Center (EKOSEM). 

Cavit Biriz, student at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), who started windsurfing as a hobby at the age of 9, improved himself and worked his way up to the Turkish National Team, leaving one step to the "Olympic" dream. Biriz, who got  special permission from Turkish Sailing Federation to train 6 hours every day even during curfew with the goal of joining the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, and strictly abode by the list prepared by the Polish dietitian, will represent our country in the Olympics if he surpasses his opponents in the Quota Competition to be held in Portugal on November 24. Biriz said, “I would very much like to take part in the Olympics by overtaking my competitors again that I have left behind before and that I am ahead of in the world rankings.”

Nursun Üstünkarlı, Lecturer at Paramedic Program, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), warned citizens that masks, which are vital in the fight against coronavirus, can be sold by some street vendors at low prices without paying attention to hygiene and quality. Üstünkarlı said, “The protection of every mask sold is not the same. Pharmacies and medical drug stores may be preferred for purchasing masks. Fabric masks that are inspected and sold by secure channels can also be used.”