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Coronavirus also increased the burden of women trying to cope with the intensity and stress of business life at home. According to research, as women in Turkey undertake 5 times more responsibility compared to men in housework and childcare, "acting together" and "sharing chores" recommendations were made to men in order to prevent domestic disputes. Merve Minkari Tunçay, Clinical Psychologist of Izmir University of Economics (IUE), said, “Women give up their personal time, their plans more often. Therefore, they can be quickly exhausted psychologically, physically and mentally. Men should not leave their spouses alone at home especially during the difficult period. Couples should listen to each other, do a division of labor and act with understanding.”

Its effective fight against the coronavirus epidemic, its proximity to world markets in general, and its supply power in many industries, made Turkey a key country. Assoc. Prof. Bengü Sevil Oflaç, Lecturer, Department of Logistics Management, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), stated that being addicted only to China posed a great risk and many countries and companies clearly saw this during the epidemic. “By making new investments and technological moves, Turkey will become a major player in the global supply chain configurations. Turkey, having advantage of proximity to key markets will become alternative to China with its power supply and quality in many industries,” said Assoc. Prof. Bengü Sevil Oflaç.

Experts shared recommendations to turn the crisis into an opportunity and increase reputation for companies that are looking for ways to survive the difficult period due to coronavirus with the least losses. Assoc. Prof. Selin Türkel, Head of Department of Public Relations and Advertising, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), listed her recommendations in 8 items and she said, “Firms that make creative contributions to society will gain reputation and strength in the crisis period. Firms should not look opportunistic while doing these, they should create sincerity. If necessary, they should also be open to collaborating with competitors.”

Izmir University of Economics’ (IUE) adapting the technology-supported teaching approach to "distance education" with the goal of "excellence in education" brought success. Dr. Esin Çağlayan, Director of IUE Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), has been appointed as a Member of Blackboard Education Technologies Advisory Board. 

Çağdaş Yıldırım, IUE Secretary General, and Emre Öztürk, CFO of Vansan Water Technologies, were guests of the series of webinars titled, “Transformation in Tough Times”, co-organized by  Izmir Chamber of Commerce (IZTO) and Faculty of Business, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to support companies in the difficult period caused by the coronavirus. Yıldırım and Öztürk delivered the “Financial Continuity in a Crisis” titled seminar.

Stating that 6 million home accidents occurred in Turkey each year and that about 4 thousand of them resulted in death, Serkan Bolat, Lecturer at Occupational Health and Safety Program, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), shared recommendations on "safe life". 

Asst. Prof. Cem Özcan, Lecturer at Department of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, and Director of Vocational School of Justice, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), said that termination and evacuation would not be requested due to the fact that the rental fee is not paid in the workplace rents until June 30, but that would only prevent the termination and evacuation until that date. 

Izmir Mayor Tunç Soyer and Rector Prof. Murat Aşkar also joined in the team of students of Izmir University of Economics (IUE), who initiated a kindness campaign and carried the “Abla-Ağabey-Kardeş (The Sibling Project)”, which aims to support children living in disadvantaged areas, to online platform. Mayor Soyer and Rector Aşkar, who wanted to give morale to children between 10 and 13 years old and make them feel that they are not alone, sent the short videos they took to the children. The children, who saw Mayor Soyer and Rector Aşkar, were surprised and happy.

Department of Sociology  Izmir University of Economics (IUE), initiated an “online sociology forum” that discusses Covid - 19 pandemic in various dimensions. Erhan Akarçay from Department of Sociology, Anatolian University, Ecehan Balta from Yerküre Local Studies Scientific Research and Development Cooperative, Yetkin Borlu from American Research Institute in Turkey, Fatma Nil Döner from Istanbul Medeniyet University, and Baran Karsak from Northeastern University attended the “How Our Food Consumption Practices Change with the Pandemic?” titled forum that was moderated byAsst. Prof. Derya Nizam, Lecturer, IUE Department of Sociology.

Melisa Çeken, student at Department of Fashion and Textile Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), attracted the attention of the “Stylesight Spotlight” page with a paper dress she created by getting inspired by the rhododendron plant. Officials of “Stylesight Spotlight”, which has 144 thousand followers and gives news about the fashion industry on social media, liked the dress shared by Çeken on her own Instagram account and  provided the young designer the opportunity to participate in the Fashion Revolution online certification program and sustainable fashion education in collaboration with Kering Group and London Fashion College.