As part of the orientation program organized by our Rectorate, the Faculty of Health Sciences orientation took place in the IGU Tower Mehmet Akif Ersoy Meeting Hall from 12:30 to 14:00. The program began with an opening speech by our Dean, Prof. Dr. Rıfat Mutuş, followed by introductions from the vice deans and department heads. Additionally, students from the dual major program, alumni, and representatives from student clubs were given the opportunity to speak. At the end of the program, each department head and faculty members moved to the cocktail area to meet students and answer their questions.
A seminar titled "Cases of Online Gambling and Screen Addiction" was held in collaboration with Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Addiction Prevention Coordination Unit and the Department of Child Development. The event featured speakers from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Directorate of Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation, Social Cohesion and Support Center (SUDEM).
The "Family Year Awareness Event" seminar was organized by the IGU Addiction Struggle Coordination, the SBF Department of Child Development, and the SBF Department of Social Work. The seminar, titled "Family Year Awareness Event," was held on April 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Meeting Hall, through the collaboration of the IGU Addiction Struggle Coordination, the SBF Department of Child Development, and the SBF Department of Social Work.
The second session of the Sustainable Healthy Life Workshops, planned for the Spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year in collaboration with Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) Addiction Prevention Coordination and IGU Student Dean’s Office, has been successfully conducted.
The first session of the *Sustainable Healthy Living Workshops*, planned for the Spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year in collaboration between Istanbul Gelişim University’s Addiction Prevention Coordination and the Student Dean’s Office, has been successfully held.
A seminar titled "Child Development and Technology Addiction" was held on March 6, 2025, at Esenyurt Public Education Center Annex as part of the Esenyurt District Governorship Ministry of National Education (MEB) Public Education Center Training Program. The seminar was conducted by Asst. Prof. Nurten ELKİN, Head of the Department of Child Development at Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences and Coordinator of the IGU Addiction Prevention Coordination, along with Res. Asst. Kevser Tuğba ÇINAR KARASU, a faculty member of the Child Development Department.
A seminar titled "Family Communication" was held on March 6, 2025, at Esenyurt Public Education Center Annex as part of the Esenyurt District Governorship Ministry of National Education (MEB) Public Education Center Training Program. The seminar was conducted by Asst. Prof. Nurten ELKİN, Chair of the Department of Child Development at Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences and Coordinator of the IGU Addiction Prevention Coordination, along with Lec. Bedriye ÇELİK KANCA, a faculty member of the Child Development Department.
On February 18, 2025, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a seminar titled "Healthy Living and Protection from Addictions" was held at the Esenyurt Public Education Center, Additional Building, as part of the MEB Esenyurt Public Education Center Training Program. The seminar was led by Assist. Prof. Nurten ELKİN, Head of the Department of Child Development at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Istanbul Gelişim University and IGU Addiction Struggle Coordinator, and Research Assistant Rabia Ceren ATEŞ, a faculty member from the Department of Child Development.
Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences, Head of the Department of Child Development and IGU Coordinator for Combating Addiction Asst. Prof. Nurten ELKİN and Lecturer from the Department of Child Development. Lecturer Buse KERİGAN within the scope of Istanbul Education Academies Special Education Workshops, on 08.01.2025 between 17.00 and 19.30 at Şehit Münir Alkan Science High School, “Special Education Workshops: Healthy Family and Creative Drama in Special Education” seminar was held.
A workshop titled “Frequently Asked Questions in Addictions” was held on December 26, 2024 by IGU Addiction Fighting Coordination .
On December 12, 2024, the "Healthy Development Platform" event was organized in collaboration with the Addiction Prevention Coordination Unit and the Office of the Dean of Students. As part of the platform, a workshop titled "Adolescents and Family" was conducted.