Prof. Dr. Erhan Budak, a faculty member at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, is one of the leading scholars in Türkiye and the world in the field of machining and machine tools. The pioneering structures he has brought to our university, especially the Manufacturing Research Laboratory, are a concrete expression of his never-ending curiosity for learning, teaching, and manufacturing.

A cooperation protocol in education has been signed between Ayvalık Zeynep Perkit Science High School, which began to operate in the 2025-2026 academic year, and Sabancı University's Creative Technologies Atelier.

Applications are now open for Sabancı University's High School Summer School programs, which are organized annually for high school students and feature various programs. Those interested can register for Sabancı University High School Summer School programs until May 1, 2026.

Within the scope of the Startup Weekend program organized globally by Techstars, one of the world’s most prestigious accelerator organizations, the first hackathon held at İstanbul Hub concluded with a major achievement. The team consisting of Ege Mercan, Yaşar Maden, and Semih Narin was awarded first place.

We asked Ziya Alpay, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sabancı University, what the driving force is that has elevated Sabancı University to the level of one of the leading universities in our country.

As an academic CEO and Chief Scientific Officer at Fark Labs, Prof. Dr. Özge Akbulut continues to work with the goal of "improving human life and the environment through science and technology," offering invaluable services for the benefit of society through the strong bridge she has built between academia and the business world. She is also the recipient of the 2025 Sabancı University Awards in Arts and Sciences in the Societal Impact category.

The application period for the Sakıp Sabancı International Research Awards, established according to the will of Sakıp Sabancı, Honorary Chair of Sabancı University, has been extended. Applications for the 2026 award program, the theme of which is "Planetary Realities: Rethinking Governance Beyond Borders", can be submitted until February 17, 2025.

Ersin Göğüş Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Stuart J. Lucas SUNUM - Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center

Prof. Yannis F. Missirlis from Patras University, will be the guest of the Nano Open Webinar, which will be held on January 14, 2026, Wednesday at 11:00 in SUNUM Foyer as a hybrid. Prof. Yannis F. Missirlis will talk about mechano-chemical information in cells and emergent properties in multicellular organisms.