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.

The Foundations Development Directorate (FDD) held a program retreat on 12 December 2025 at Minerva Han in Karaköy, bringing together FDD instructors, administrative team and academic contributors for a day full of reflection, exchange and discussion. The Foundations Development Program Retreat (FDP Retreat) was organized as part of the Foundations Development Self-Evaluation Process, providing a dedicated space to review academic practices, student satisfaction and collectively shape the future of core curriculum at Sabancı University.