The group painting exhibition titled "From Past to Present", which opened at Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU), Gelişim Art Gallery on April 30, 2024, at 13:00, where the works of 25 artists who are members of the "Bakırköy Artists Association" were exhibited, met with art lovers. The exhibition, organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Gelişim Vocational School and BASAD Bakırköy Artists Association and curated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Günay, will be presented to visitors until May 13, 2024.

Orthodontist Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Kurt Bıyıklıoğlu explained the questions about transparent aligners, which are frequently preferred by those who want to have aligned teeth and a healthy smile but are hesitant to use braces, and emphasized that transparent aligners are also suitable for children's use.

Istanbul Gelisim University Vocational School (IGUMYO) Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lokman Kantar's project titled "Initial Public Offerings (IPO) in the Republic Period and Examining the Effect of the Media on the Initial Public Offering Process" was entitled to be supported within the scope of the 1001-Scientific and Technological Research Projects Support Program carried out by TUBITAK Research Support Programs Directorate (ARDEB).

Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arda Öztürkcan, Quality Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hasan Hakan Bozkurt and Quality Coordinatorship attended the "2024 YÖKAK International Quality Assurance and Accreditation Conference" organized by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK).

In the "2023 Türkiye's Patent Report" announced by Patent Effect, Istanbul Gelisim University attracted attention with its patent applications. Moving forward with the vision of "Research University", Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) maintained its top place with the number of applications it made in the "Turkish Patent Applications" list, which lists the universities in Türkiye. IGU also became the "Turkish Patent Champion" in the "Artificial Intelligence Technologies" category among universities.

A meeting was held between Istanbul Gelisim University and Alnoor University, Northern Technical University, University of Telafer and Kirkuk University in Iraq within the scope of the development of Turkey-Iraq relations and the establishment of various collaborations.

On the occasion of World Health Week, a panel titled "My Health, My Rights and the Global Crisis" was held at Istanbul Gelisim University with the participation of Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri Şahin.

At the "News Presentation and Communication Skills on TV" event organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Television Journalism and Programming, ATV Prime-time Newscaster-Anchorman Cem Öğretir met with the students and academicians of the university. Explaining to the young people one by one what is required for effective communication, Cem Öğretir also informed the students about television journalism.

Major depression, defined as a recurrent mental disorder that affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is one of the reasons for suicide of approximately one million people every year, causes deterioration in social adaptation, functionality and quality of life in individuals. Expert Psychiatrist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar explained that research has shown that reading books based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy contributes to further resolving the symptoms in the treatment of depression, which causes a significant loss of workforce and an economic burden for the society.

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Department of Graphic Design, organized an online exhibition on April 15th World Art Day to celebrate the universality of art. This event aimed to highlight the power of art in bridging different cultures and provide an unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts.