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Social Benefit

	First Meeting of the Science Communication Office Held As part of the Science Communication Office project launched by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to support scientific development in Turkey, a Science Communication Office was established within our University’s Brand and Communication Directorate. The Office held its first meeting on April 22, 2025.
	First Science Café Event Held The first Fenerbahçe University Science Café event, titled “First Step Toward the Future: Coping with Job Search Anxiety and Career Planning”, was held on May 15, 2025, at Robert’s Coffee
	Second Science Café Event Held Organized within the scope of the Science Café by the Fenerbahçe University Science Communication Office in collaboration with the spOrBEN Autism Association, the Autism Awareness Stage Performance “Bestiz” was held on May 22, 2025. The event addressed how individuals with autism can be integrated into society through sports and the arts.
	“The Story of Medicine: From Lab to Pharmacy” Talk Held as Part of Science Café Events Coordinated by the Higher Education Council’s Science Communication Office, the Science Café, the first event in science communication, took place on June 27-28 across 81 provinces with participation from over 150 universities. As part of these events, our university hosted a session on Friday, June 27 at Metropol Istanbul, discussing the topic “The Story of Medicine: From Lab to Pharmacy”.
	Asst. Prof. Dr. Rıfat Benveniste Appointed to the Maarif Model Program Development Commission Asst. Prof. Dr. Rıfat Benveniste, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at our Faculty of Engineering, has been appointed to the Turkish Ministry of National Education’s Turkey Century Maarif Model Program Development Commission. In this role, he actively contributes to the development of the “Aviation and Space Program” at Baykar Private Science High School and the preparation of its course materials.
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Akyüz Appointed to Sitting Volleyball and Deaf Volleyball Education Commissions Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Akyüz, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Coaching Education faculty member and Director of the Sports Research and Application Center, has been appointed by the Turkish Volleyball Federation as a member of the Sitting Volleyball and Deaf Volleyball Education Commissions.
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	“Active and Healthy Aging” Seminars Organized Within the framework of the protocol between Ataşehir Municipality and our university, seminars were held for the residents of Ataşehir on Cognitive Training for Older Adults, Mental Health in Older Adults, Hygiene for Older Adults, Healthy Nutrition for Older Adults, Physical Activity for Older Adults, and Medication Use in Older Adults. The sessions included presentations and Q&A discussions.
	"Second Spring Academy" Event Held at Our University As part of the protocol between our university and Kadıköy Municipality, our faculty members provided training for individuals over 65 on Digital Literacy and Safe Technology Use, Healthy Nutrition in Older Age, Burn and First Aid Training, Sports, Communication Skills, and Rational Medication Use in Older Age.
	“Lend a Hand to Life” Event Held at Our University Within the framework of the protocol between our university and LÖSEV, the “Lend a Hand to Life” event was organized as part of the LÖSEV Benefit Project.