İstinye University will organize Türkiye's first UNESCO MOST School (Management of Social Transformations Program), titled "Artificial Intelligence and Migration Governance." Through this joint initiative, the program will examine the contributions of artificial intelligence applications to migration policies, exploring sustainable solutions for societal challenges.
The School, which will bring together researchers from social sciences and engineering with policy practitioners, aim to examine the use of artificial intelligence in migration governance processes and contribute to policy development in this field. The project team, led by Prof. Dr. Ayselin Yıldız, faculty member of the Department of International Relations, includes Prof. Dr. Osman Can Ünver, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sundu, Dr. Lecturer İsmail Ergen, Dr. Lecturer Levent Korkmaz, and Kazım Timuçin Utkan. The project will also feature international experts, with contributions from Prof. Dr. Akif Kireçci, Chair of the UNESCO Turkey National Commission MOST and Migration Committee, and Committee Member Prof. Dr. Şebnem Akçapar.
"Artificial Intelligence and Migration Governance" Training Prioritizes Social Benefit
The “Artificial Intelligence and Migration Governance” trainings signify a significant initiative that explores how artificial intelligence technologies can be effectively utilized to address migration governance and related societal challenges.
Expressing her delight at the launch of Türkiye’s first UNESCO MOST School, Prof. Dr. Ayselin Yıldız emphasized that the project highlights the human rights-based, effective, and ethical use of new technologies in the migration field. Yıldız stated that the project would explore AI-supported systems in areas such as decision-support mechanisms, facial and voice recognition, border management, nationality identification, and risk analyses.
UNESCO MOST Schools Support Sustainable Development by Addressing Societal Needs
MOST Schools are capacity-building activities that focus on strengthening evidence-based decision-making capabilities in UNESCO member states. Designed to address demands arising from societal needs, MOST Schools prioritize initiatives that enhance the capacity of researchers and decision-makers. Their primary goal is to develop the ability to transform research into action, playing a key role in promoting positive social change for inclusive and sustainable development.
With the “Artificial Intelligence and Migration Governance” UNESCO MOST School, İstinye University achieves a significant international success, demonstrating its strength in new technologies and sustainable research fields. We extend our gratitude to all the academics who contributed to the establishment of Türkiye’s first UNESCO MOST School and congratulate İstinye University for advancing its achievements in international collaboration and research.