News from Department

The Health Management Department of the University has started its new academic year with the first course on Monday, October 7, 2019. Dr. Gülhan Kalmuk- the head of the department- made her first lecture the students currently enrolled in bachelor and graduate programs of the department. Dr. Gülhan Kalmuk congratulated our students who have been entitled to enroll in the 1st year of our university for their efforts and achievements, and subsequently stated that it will add strength to the power of our university with our self-confident young people who can understand and interpret the information and related developments about health management with scientific methods and techniques, can perform scientific analysis and synthesis of this information,”

Our Head of Department, presented an abstract at the 16th International Conference on Accounting.

Our Head of Department presented an abstract at the Ankara International Congress on Scientific Researches

As the Management Information Systems Department, we held a meeting with Insurtech Hub Istanbul General Manager Andrew Warburton, AcerPro InsurTech & Bancassurance Co-Founder and President Fatih Acer and InsurTech Hub Program Leader Ebru Sakine Şevli to talk about the changing insurance industry with artificial intelligence.

The promotional films project jointly organized by Istinye University and MLPCare Group as started on 15 August.

Istinye University International Relations Department organized "The July 15th Democracy and National Unity Day Commemoration Ceremony".

Continuing her scientific studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Management Information Systems faculty member Dr. Şebnem Özdemir will give information about her work on artificial intelligence, data science, management information systems, decision making and mathematical modelling. In the one-hour event, Özdemir will also answer the questions of the participants.

The event organized by Ideaport will be held on July 25 at 17:00.

"Quest for an Alternative Economy" Seminar was organized jointly by the departments of Economics, Sociology and International Relations.

International Trade and Management Department Mentor Galata Taşımacılık Chairman of the Board of Directors Aram Kalenderoğlu, made a warm interview with our students at İstinye University and shared his life story with the students with ups and downs.

Head of International Trade and Management Department Faculty Member Gülsüm Gökgöz gave a conference titled "Management in the Changing World".

Our mentor Ahmet Nakkaş held an interview with our students at İstinye University.

New Media department mentor Ezel Akay met with the students.

Asim Yazıcıoğlu, the general manager consultant of SGS, firstly provided historical information about the company from the past to the present day. Afterwards, information about how the food, textile, agricultural products and electronic devices are supervised and audited according to the commercial agreements are examined separately chairman. In addition, our students were interviewed with Hakan Sebükcebe, CEO of the company.

Digital News and Journalism Seminar was organized by New Media Department with the participation of TRT News Digital Coordinator Bora Yıldırım.

In this area, especially Van Gogh's starry night painting is used as the main source by researchers.

Hasan Topaçoğlu, who worked as an international researcher at Suntory Foundation Research Institute in Japan, made a presentation about Meiji 100th Anniversary Activities, which was celebrated as one of the biggest media events of Japan after World War II.

Head of Health Management Department Lecturer. Gülhan Kalmuk's presentation titled Yeri The Place of Guest Services in Health Management kapsamında within the scope of 1st Guest Services Week Symposium; emphasized that the basic characteristics of the hospital manager, the team structure of the guest services, the duties they are responsible within the hospital, the guest service employees play a critical role in ensuring the satisfaction of the patients and their relatives at all stages from the patient's arrival to the hospital and providing quality and efficient service.
However, it was stated that all team members have mediation functions in performing their jobs effectively and also they have significant effects in reducing financial losses of the institution as they are involved in the initial acceptance phase of all financial records and paperwork. In order to fulfill all of these responsibilities, it is emphasized that guest services employees need multi-faceted education, motivation and feelings of belonging. Based on these, Dr. Kalmuk explained the features that guest services employees should carry in detail and shared his experiences with the audience.
Head of Health Management Department Lecturer. Gülhan Kalmuk made a presentation titled Yeri The Place of Guest Services in Health Management kapsamında within the scope of 1st Guest Services Week Symposium.

Head of Health Management Department Lecturer. In her presentation titled unda Interdisciplinary Approach in Health kapsamında within the scope of 13th Istanbul Family Medicine and 1st Health Sciences Congress held at our university; What is the interdisciplinary approach, by giving detailed information about why interdisciplinary approaches are necessary and importance for health system, he shared his experiences with the audience by mentioning the importance of teamwork.

Radio, Cinema and Television students came together with famous directors Nesli Çölgeçen and Kemal Sevimli.

Our students learn the culture of Chinese which is the compulsory course of our department. He travels with his Chinese teachers, not only learning Chinese, he also knows Chinese culture.

Assoc. Dr. Aylin ÜNVER NOİ at the PAM Meeting

At the event, one of our mentors, Muhammed Hamedi who is a member of the Board of Directors of Borusan Holding, told his experience to our students and informed them about the sector.

In the program organized by the Department of International Trade and Management, we hosted the Honorary Consul of the Republic of South Africa and DEİK Africa Region Coordinator Mr. Tamer Taşkın at our university.

President of Tatarstan Minnihanov and T.C. Minister of Trade Ruhsar Pekcan from Turkey-Tatarstan Business Forum organized with the participation of the International Trade and Business section we were joined students with Instructor Suha Tarman.

While preparing our students for the future and the business world, we received consultancy from our CEOs who left their mark on the Turkish business world, our program "Mentor'un CEO Olsun" that helps them develop their shortcomings and make a successful entry into business life and become an active player in this context we visited Hakan Çınar.

We hosted İzdaş Dış Tic., Çukurova Dış Tic., and Heidelberg Cement Trading as former senior manager Bülent Kahyaoğlu who an important foreign trade member of the Board of Directors of the İhracatçılar Birliği.

The academicians and students of Istinye University, Department of Public Relations and Advertising made primary school students smile with scope of their social responsibility projects.

Social Responsibility Projects carried out by Health Management students were completed in May.
NAME OF THE PROJECT: Get Salt in Soup
Our students Aleyna Aydan, Erbanur Güneş and Zilan Aydın delivered soup to people who had to live on the streets with the un Let Salt Be in Soup ”project.
PROJECT NAME: HIV + Virus
Our students Zelal Arslan, Seray Çiçek and Beyza Nur Gülap conducted a survey to measure public awareness about HIV + virus. They prepared the survey results in posters and hung them on the school board and aimed to raise awareness of other students about the HIV virus.
PROJECT NAME: Breast Cancer and Self Breast Examination
One of our students, Sena Çayırlı, Sevcan Canboy and İrem Erkılıç made a presentation titled Mu Breast Cancer and Self Breast Examination amacıyla in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. In their presentations, they informed their friends about the prevalence of breast cancer, risk factors and how to perform breast self-examination.
PROJECT NAME: Zero Waste Project Information Seminar
Our students Enes Akkuş, Alper Sevimli, Talha Pekel and Muhammet Talha Bilgin, in their presentations within the scope of the Zero Waste Project Information Seminar, explained the importance of waste to the economy and the ways in which it can bring to the economy and the habit of storing in accordance with the categories of waste. In addition, information was given about the steps taken by our university within the scope of the Zero Waste Project and the works planned to be performed.
PROJECT NAME: Down Cafe Visit
Our students Bilge Ünal Health Management, İlayda Çakar, Mısra Öykü Alaz and Ceren Erol spent a day with Down Syndrome employees in Down Cafe. They ate, studied their works and chatted with them. Their beautiful day helped them to develop their awareness of Down's syndrome and change their perspectives.

Our mentor Cem Mengi shared his experiences with our students

Presentation performances of Public Relations and Advertising Department courses