Obesity, which is increasingly seen in childhood, brings with it not only excess weight but also various diseases. Drawing attention to the danger of childhood obesity, Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Asst. Prof. Merve Bayram mentioned significant points to be considered, from nutrition to physical activity, in order to protect children from this risk.

A cooperation protocol was signed between Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Sports Sciences and Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports. Abdulkadir Gayretli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU, Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin and Istanbul Provincial Youth and Sports Director Muhittin Özbay attended to the signing ceremony.

Avcilar Counseling and Research Center "Opening Meeting at the beginning of the year" was hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University with the participation of 200 school counselors and psychological counselors working in Avcilar district. IGU Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Serdar Egeli, Avcılar District Director of National Education Özcan Şahin, Avcılar Guidance and Research Center Director Vedat Yoldaş made their opening speeches at the meeting.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Vice Rector Prof. Arda Öztürkcan attended the University Impact Forum organized by Times Higher Education (THE).

Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar's book titled "EMDR and Brain Change", in which he compiled speeches and scientific literature on EMDR therapy, was published in English.

Perhaps one of the most significant problems of our day, "child neglect and abuse" incidents are raising every passing day. Expert Psychological Counselor Asst. Prof. Bülent Tansel," Unfortunately, such tragic incidents are frequently encountered in our country as well as all over the world and we are deeply affected as a society. Take action to protect children before it is too late. Please hear their silent screams and stop abuse’’.

Istanbul Gelisim University took a significant step in line with the principles of sustainability and switched to digital archiving. This new system aims to minimize environmental impacts and modernize archiving processes by reducing the use of paper.

Many investors, academicians and students visited the booth of the EcoGrow project developed by the IGU AgroBits team on the 3rd day of TEKNOFEST. Minister of Technology and Industry Mehmet Fatih Kacır visited the Istanbul Gelisim University booth and received information about the EcoGrow project.

Students who cannot be placed in the desired department in the first choice results after the exam results are looking for a chance again with additional preferences. Specialist Psychological Counselor Elif Ünal gave some advice while conveying the process to the students who would make additional choices.

Following the announcement of the university exam results, many students faced the uncertainty and anxiety that came with the university placement results. Specialist Psychologist Gizem Açıkgöz said, "High level of anxiety in the additional preference period, confusion in this process, not knowing what to do are normal emotional states brought by the process."