News from Department

The National Informatics Congress organized since 1976 by the Informatics Association of Turkey (TBD) was held this year under the theme “Safe Digital Future: Artificial Intelligence”.

On November 3, 2019, the 5th Youth IGF Turkey (Turkey Youth Internet Governance Forum) was held at METU Informatics Institute. This year's theme was "Future Workforce and Digital Skills", and our Department Head Dr. Şebnem Özdemir participated with the AI For Social Good Club, which was founded by the students of our department.

"Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" seminar was held on October 24, 2019 in cooperation with Başakşehir Living Lab and our department.

Professor Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu gave the seminar ‘World Economic Outlook and Financial Markets’ to Istinye Family.

On 18.10.2019, an information session was held in Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital within the scope of the cooperation visit of Hochschule Niederrhein University Health Management Department. LIV Hospital Chief Physician Mr. Orçun Okur gave information about the operations of Bahçehir Liv Hospital with his comprehensive presentation. At the information session, discussions were made on the exchange of information and the comparison of the health systems of both countries. After the meeting, the hospital was visited and on-site information was given about the practices.
At the closing meeting held on Topkapı campus after the hospital visit, a general evaluation of the visit was made and it was decided to cooperate on research projects, undergraduate and graduate level Erasmus + mobility of students and academicians, and the opening of an international graduate program providing multiple diplomas.

Research Assistant Döne TÜTÜNCÜ from Istinye University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences Department of Health Management participated in the 3rd International and 13th National Health and Hospital Administration Congress organized by Sakarya University with the study titled “A Research on the view of of the Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences about the Information and Communication Technologies: The Case of Konya Province ”.

In 17:09.2019 Istinye University and Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Collaboration Conference was held at Topkapi Campus of our University.

Our Faculty Member of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aylin Ünver Noi is at the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Leadership Summit!

At the Smartcon Conference held in Wyndham-Levent on October 2, 2019, our University Management Information Systems Department Head Dr. Şebnem Özdemir made a presentation titled "Things to Know to Prepare for the Future of Artificial Intelligence".

Dr. Şebnem Özdemir, Departmental Head of Management Information Systems, gave a talk about studies on artificial intelligence in the world and Turkey at the seminar entitled “Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly? (Advancements and Problems)” hosted by Istinye University’s Department of Management Information Systems.

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.