4.3.2 Public events (lifelong learning)
BU+ Boğaziçi University
BU+ is a new and dynamic organisation born from the intellectual vitality of Boğaziçi University. Cultural and artistic activities have played a major role in the long-standing existence of our university as a unique and valuable institution. Boğaziçi University, which has a rich cultural and artistic tradition through clubs, journals and centres, has recently aimed to invite the ‘outside’ to the ‘inside’ and to spread the synergy that emerges from this merger to all campuses.
Programmes and Events
Boğaziçi Lectures https://www.klasikmuzik.bogazici.edu.tr
This series of events, organised by inviting the world's leading scientists every semester, contributes to the intellectual atmosphere of the university.
Boğaziçi Chronicles https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/bogazici-chronicles
This programme, in which cultural and artistic figures stay on campus for a certain period of time and bear witness to the time, enriches the university's activities in the field of arts and culture.
Kennedy Jazz and Performance at Boğaziçi https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/kennedy-jazz
These programmes host artistic events with theatre, jazz and performance artists.
Open Course https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/acik-ders
Current science lectures prepared by academics at our university are made available to the public through joint projects with various municipalities.
Between Books https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/kitaplar-arasinda
This programme, which makes use of the university's rich library resources, offers participants a wide reading and research experience.
Life Lessons in Corona Days https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/corona-gunlerinde-hayat-dersleri
This programme, where important lessons about life during the pandemic are shared, inspires the participants.
Alumni on Campus https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/mezunlar-kampuste
The events organised by the alumni of the university on campus strengthen student and alumni relations.
Boğaziçi University Albert Long Hall Classical Music Concerts www.klasikmuzik.bogazici.edu.tr
Boğaziçi University has been bringing music lovers together with classical music concerts organised at Albert Long Hall for 29 years. Within the scope of the concerts, it presents a distinguished programme that brings together different, extraordinary, music and different disciplines of art to Istanbulites and Boğaziçi University members throughout the year.
The Future of BU+
BU+ can turn into a platform that paves the way for creative encounters between students, employees, alumni and academics from different units of our university. It is our greatest wish that this new formation will develop, expand and institutionalise with the suggestions and contributions of all components of our university.
2024 Sustainability Report SDG-4 (Related Section)
Public Events (Lifelong Education)
BU+ is a dynamic organisation born out of the intellectual vitality of Boğaziçi University. Cultural and artistic activities have played a major role in our university's long-standing existence as a unique and valuable institution. Boğaziçi University, which has a rich culture and arts tradition through clubs, magazines and centres, has recently aimed to invite the ‘outside’ to the ‘inside’ and to spread the synergy arising from this merger to all campuses. While opening the doors of our university to the ‘outside’, it has also been ensured that this relationship is two- way. With the Open Lecture programme, it is aimed to present current science courses prepared by academics at our university to the public through joint projects with various municipalities.
Boğaziçi Chronicles: Boğaziçi University's international residency programme ‘Boğaziçi Chronicles’ was launched in 2013 with the aim of contributing to the cultural life of Istanbul and has become a tradition at our university as a rare residency programme in Turkey. Within the framework of the programme, world-renowned theorists and artists stay on campus and organise various talks, seminars, performances and workshops.
"Boğaziçi Chronicles" guests become a part of university life by coming together with students, academics and Istanbulites. They transform their creativity and intellectual accumulation into new productions in the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Istanbul and keep a diary of their experiences. These diaries are published by Boğaziçi University and shared with a wide audience.
https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/bogazici-chronicles
https://bogazicichronicles.bogazici.edu.tr/
Boğaziçi Lectures:
Boğaziçi Lectures: Initiated in 2013 as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Boğaziçi University, ‘Boğaziçi Lectures’ aims to bring together leading thinkers from around the world, enrich the discussion environment on current social and scientific issues and celebrate the beginning of new academic semesters.
Since the inception of the programme, many prominent academics from different disciplines continue to contribute to this intellectual platform by giving lectures on various topics at Boğaziçi University.
https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/bogazici-lectures
https://bogazicilectures.bogazici.edu.tr/
Multiplying Voices:
It is a concert series initiated to bring the diverse sounds of the geography we live in to the campus and to contribute to Boğaziçi University's culture of coexistence based on pluralism. With an approach that emphasizes intercultural dialogue, this event series aims to host the strong and diverse colours of our geography and continues to strive to make the voice of peace louder through concerts and panels.
https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/cogalan-sesler
Open Course
The target audience of the ‘Open Lecture’ seminar series, organised by Boğaziçi University Culture and Arts Commission, consists of people from all segments of society who are interested in the latest developments in the fields of social sciences, humanities and science. The ‘Open Lecture’ programme aims to provide information and discussions that will contribute to the formation of scientific curiosity, free thought and creative ideas to all segments of society. The seminars, organised under different themes ranging from psychology to computer engineering, physics to linguistics, share current developments and important discussion topics in various disciplines with the participants. These seminars, given by Boğaziçi University faculty members, do not charge any fee to the participants, and the video recordings are shared openly on the BU+ Open Lecture page.
Between the Books:
Launched with the mission of bringing the society and the university together, ‘Between Books’ consists of conversations to be held in bookstores on books arising from the original works of Boğaziçi University academics. This project aims to bring the works that academics have laboured for years to a wider readership and bring them together with the world outside academia. At the same time, the project, which aims to keep independent bookstores and library culture alive, aims to revive the tradition of salon conversations by creating a more intimate environment for sharing culture and science.
https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/kitaplar-arasinda
Alumni on Campus:
The ‘Alumni on Campus’ events, which were implemented in order to maintain our communication and strengthen our solidarity during the period when physical distance was mandatory to protect against the effects of the pandemic, were held every week on Zoom with the participation of our valuable alumni who are experts in various fields. The videos of these events are still available for public access on the BU+ website.
https://buplus.bogazici.edu.tr/etkinlik-turu/mezunlar-kampuste
Executive MBA Programme
Boğaziçi University offers a one-year Executive MBA programme for experienced, emerging managers committed to the pursuit of excellence. Participants receive intensive academic and practical management training in an in-depth programme that balances cutting-edge business theory with leadership and teamwork to find creative solutions to real-world challenges. The programme focuses on ‘how to think’ rather than ‘what to think’. The aim of the programme is to provide managers with the insight and strategic thinking necessary to successfully lead their organisations into the future. You can visit the website for the programme course catalogue and detailed information.
Boğaziçi European School of Politics
Established in 2014 in Istanbul as a part of the Council of Europe Schools Network, Boğaziçi European School of Politics aims to talk about different policy alternatives with young people aged 25-35 from different political backgrounds coming from various provinces of Turkey, and to provide them with basic skills that can help them to realise their goals in politics, civil society and local governments through the trainings it organises twice a year and the events it organises in Turkey and abroad. Participation in the European School of Politics is free of charge, there is no requirement to have a bachelor's or master's degree, and participants who successfully complete the training programme receive a certificate.
https://avrupasiyasetokulu.org/
Shape Your Future at Boğaziçi: Graduate Programme Information Days Are Starting!
- Date and Location:
- The event will be held on 27-28 April 2024 at Boğaziçi University South Campus.
- The event will continue online on 5 May 2024.
- Participants
- Faculty members, alumni, and students will provide detailed information about the programmes to prospective students.
- Scope
- 50 different graduate programmes from 7 institutes will be presented.
- Institutes include
- Atatürk Principles and Revolution History Institute
- Biomedical Engineering Institute
- Institute of Environmental Sciences
- Institute of Natural Sciences
- Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute
- Institute of Social Sciences
- Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Programmes:
- Master's and doctoral programmes in many fields such as engineering, social sciences, natural sciences, education, translation studies, artificial intelligence, and management will be introduced.
- Contact and Registration:
- For questions: lisansustutanitim@bogazici.edu.tr
- For registration: click here.
The event offers prospective graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the programmes.
400 Young People from 27 Universities Gathered at Boğaziçi University for ‘Youth For Future Talks Vol #1’
On 22 March 2024, Boğaziçi Social Media Lab, in collaboration with communication agency TEM Agency and social enterprise Askıda Ne Var, organised ‘Youth For Future Talks Vol #1’ at Boğaziçi University's Albert Long Hall.
Four hundred young people from 27 universities in Istanbul came together to discuss social media and content creation and share their experiences.
Popular influencer Berk Keklik (Uberkuloz) answered questions from social media during the event. Keklik said, "I would like to thank the organising team for bringing me together with young people at this meaningful event. I am happy if I could inspire young people who want to produce content on social media."
The opening speeches were made by Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Nasır, Director of the Information Systems Application and Research Centre, and Prof. Dr. Hande Türker, Deputy Director, who explained the centre's objectives and activities. In addition, Serhat Demir, General Manager of TEM Agency, gave a presentation on content marketing.
During the event, three students were awarded one-year educational scholarships, and ten students received one-time support scholarships. The event series will continue with workshops and training sessions in the coming months. Details will be shared on the “Askıda Ne Var” social media accounts.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/27-universiteden-400-genc-bogazicinde-bulustu/2803
Boğaziçi University Graduate Programmes Information Days Continue Online on 5 May
The in-person portion of Boğaziçi University's graduate programme information sessions took place on 27-28 April at the South Campus. The sessions will continue online via the BULive platform on Sunday, 5 May 2024, from 12:30 to 16:30.
The event will feature many graduate programmes affiliated with the institutes of Atatürk Principles and Revolution History, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research, Social Sciences, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The programmes cover a wide range of fields, including engineering, social sciences, natural sciences, education, business, and technology.
Prospective students can register to attend the information sessions and obtain detailed information, and send their questions to lisansustutanitim@bogazici.edu.tr.
To register, click here.
To attend the sessions on the programmes, click here.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/lisansustu-programlari-tanitim-gunleri-5-mayi/2816
Social Media Content Creators Meet with Young People at South Campus
The event titled ‘Effective Content Development on Social Media,’ held at Boğaziçi University's South Campus, took place on 10 May 2024 as the second meeting of the Youth For Future Talks series. Digital content creators Ali Abdüsselam Yılmaz (‘Deli Mi Ne?’), Mehtap Algül, TEM Agency Founder Temuçin Ünalp, and Group Director Aykut Çetinkaya shared their experiences in social media content creation and digital communication. Organised in collaboration with Boğaziçi University Information Systems Application and Research Centre, Boğaziçi Social Media Lab, Askıda Ne Var, and TEM Agency, the event awarded a total of 10,000 TL in scholarships to students. This series of events focused on digital communication and social impact is planned to continue in the 2024-2025 autumn semester.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/sosyal-medya-icerik-ureticileri-guney-kampust/2824
AX-3 Team Meets Boğaziçi Students
Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı and astronauts Michael López-Alegría, Walter Villadei, and Marcus Wandt, who are part of the Axiom-3 space mission, met with students at Boğaziçi University. Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci welcomed the team at the Albert Long Building on the South Campus. Rector İnci expressed his hope that the astronauts' achievements would inspire the students and emphasised that Boğaziçi University aims to nurture future scientists, engineers, and leaders by supporting scientific curiosity and the spirit of discovery.
Prof. Dr. İnci noted that space travel requires not only advanced technological research but also a brave and adventurous spirit. He stated that space travel broadens humanity's horizons and is the most concrete proof of the union of science and technology. He also mentioned that the dreams depicted in science fiction series have become a reality today.
Alper Gezeravcı, Turkey's first astronaut, said that although space was seen as a dream of other countries in his childhood, this perception has changed thanks to Turkey's National Space Programme. He stated that Turkish youth can now realise their own space dreams.
Gezeravcı explained that he conducted microalgae experiments in a zero-gravity environment on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Boğaziçi University's ‘Microalgal Life Support Units for Space Missions’ (UzMAn) project under Turkey's National Space Programme. He emphasised that these experiments demonstrated the significant impact of microalgae on the water and oxygen cycle and that they are highly valuable for future space projects such as Turkey's manned moon mission. He also noted that Turkey aims to push the boundaries of space with rockets, rocket engines and other systems.
Michael López-Alegría, the Axiom-3 team leader, stated that astronauts who go into space for the first time take time to adapt to the microgravity environment, that being in space is a technical job, and that the training they receive teaches them to manage the unexpected. However, he noted that adapting to the microgravity environment is not easy and that the human body must adapt to it.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/ax-3-ekibi-bogazicililerle-bulustu/2834
Boğaziçi University Welcomes Prospective Students to the South Campus from 22 to 30 July
Following the announcement of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) results on 16 July, Boğaziçi University will host the ‘Boğaziçi University Information Days 2024’ programme at the Albert Long Hall Building on the South Campus from 22 to 30 July. The university, which is the top choice for approximately 700 applicants ranked among the top 1,000 in Turkey each year, is offering prospective students a comprehensive opportunity for information and orientation this year.
Prospective students and their families will participate in departmental information sessions with faculty members, tour the campus, and learn about university life. Detailed presentations will be made about departmental content, alumni experiences, and the opportunities offered by the university.
New Scholarship Programme:
Boğaziçi University will provide a one-time cash grant of 100,000 TL to students who rank in the top 3 in the SAY, EA, SÖZ and DİL categories of the YKS and are admitted to the university. Students who rank in the top 10 will receive a scholarship of 15,000 TL per year for 9 months. Students who rank between 11th and 100th will receive an annual scholarship of 10,000 TL. In addition to these scholarships, students in the top 100 will have access to free dormitory accommodation, meal scholarships, book scholarships, use of the incubator centre at the technology park, indoor/outdoor pools, a fitness centre, and student clubs.
Dormitory Guarantee:
Students coming from outside Istanbul or distant districts will be guaranteed accommodation in Boğaziçi University dormitories for one year, regardless of their socio-economic status. Additionally, students who rank in the top 1,000 in the YKS will be offered dormitory accommodation throughout their studies.
Invitation from the Rector:
Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci invited prospective students to the information days to introduce them to the new scholarship programmes and educational opportunities, emphasising that the university continues to be the top choice for the most successful students in recent years.
Throughout the programme, experts from the faculties of Engineering, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Law, Science and Letters, and Management Sciences will meet with prospective students in separate sessions. Daily sessions will begin at 10:00 AM. For detailed information about the 2024 Boğaziçi University Information Days, please click here.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/bogazici-universitesi-aday-ogrencileri-22-30-/2850
The First ‘Inspire & Impact’ Lecture Series Held at Boğaziçi University
The first ‘Inspire & Impact’ lecture series organised by the Social Media Lab (SML) at Boğaziçi University Information Systems Application and Research Centre (BSUYGAR) was held on 3 October 2024 at Albert Long Hall. Organised in collaboration with Speaker Agency, the event brought together the transformations required by the digital age with inspiring success stories.
Hosted by Bahar Taşkın Öztürk and Elif Kartal, the programme welcomed speakers from a wide range of fields, including entrepreneurs, academics, writers, athletes and technology leaders.
Social Impact and Digital Transformation
One of the event's prominent figures, Oğuzhan Canım, founder of the ‘Askıdanevar’ platform, spoke about their social aid projects that reach students in need in Turkey.
He stated that they reached large audiences through social media with a completely zero advertising budget and provided support to 500,000 students with their new projects that provide free meals in university cafeterias.
The Power of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
World champion in ice swimming Deniz Kayadelen shared the importance of pushing the boundaries of personal development in her inspiring speech, revealing that she achieved world records by confronting her greatest fear. ‘You learn when you step out of your comfort zone,’ said Kayadelen, inspiring the audience with her narrative that instilled courage and resilience.
Women's Success and Psychological Balance
Author Evrim Kuran presented striking views on gender roles, success and female identity in an interview about her book, ‘I Apologise for Being a Successful Woman.’
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Bilge Selçuk, in her speech titled ‘Psychological Balance in the Digital Age,’ shared scientific insights on how individuals who grow up immersed in technology can maintain their psychological well-being.
Leadership, Marketing and Artificial Intelligence
Ebru Yonca Çapa, in her talk titled ‘Regenerative Leadership,’ explained sustainable, empathetic, and transformation-oriented leadership approaches.
Dr. Behice Ece İlhan from DePaul University, who discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on marketing, drew on her experience from Obama's election campaign to provide information on human-centred artificial intelligence strategies.
Mustafa İçil, a graduate of Boğaziçi University and Google Regional Marketing Director, inspired participants with his speech titled ‘Shaping the Future with Artificial Intelligence,’ in which he explained the impact of technology on the business world and marketing with examples.
Economy, Sustainability and the Future
Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu, Vice Rector of Istanbul Topkapı University, assessed the economic outlook with scientific data within the framework of the question ‘Is the world heading towards stagflation?’
Technology communicator Dr. Sertaç Doğanay took an in-depth look at the concept of sustainability and emphasised the importance of managing this area correctly in terms of communication.
In her speech titled ‘Coping with Uncertainty,’ Saadet Şen explained ways to develop motivation and resilience in difficult times using the concepts of ‘90 seconds, 90 minutes and one reason.’
The second session of the ‘Inspire & Impact’ lecture series, which drew significant interest in its first session, is scheduled to take place in December 2024. The series will continue to bring inspiring stories and current topics together with the university atmosphere.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/bilim/4/inspire-impact-konusma-serisinin-ilki-fark-y/2864
World-Renowned Professor Dr. F. Jamil Ragep, Expert in the History of Science, Was a Guest at the Boğaziçi Lectures
Boğaziçi University hosted Professor Dr. F. Jamil Ragep from McGill University in Canada as part of its Boğaziçi Lectures programme, which welcomes international scientists.
Known for his expertise in the history of Islamic science and astronomy, Prof. Ragep delivered a presentation on 15 November 2024 at the Rectorate Conference Hall, sharing insights into the perceptions of the universe by ancient Greek and Islamic philosophers and significant discoveries in astronomy prior to the modern era.
In his speech, Prof. Ragep emphasised that the calculations of Islamic philosophers regarding the circumference of the Earth were very close to today's measurements. He noted that the 11th-century scientist Biruni calculated the circumference of the Earth to be approximately 39,700 kilometres, which is very close to today's value of 40,080 kilometres.
He also stated that Islamic philosophers viewed astronomy as a tool to exalt the existence of Allah and that the verses in the Quran related to the universe increased their motivation in this field.
The event, which was attended by Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Fazıl Önder Sönmez, and researchers in the history of art and science, served as an important platform for building bridges between science and cultures.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/bilim/4/bilim-tarihinde-dunyaca-taninan-prof-dr-f-jam/2882
