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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly across many industries, from education to healthcare. It is a matter of curiosity whether artificial intelligence can play an active role in the process of understanding and explaining human emotions and treating mental disorders. Psychologist Res. Asst. Deniz Mısra Gürol stated that artificial intelligence alone will not be sufficient to fill a certain gap for those who do not have access to psychological support.

Harvest Time Short Film Festival, organized by Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU), Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Radio, Television and Cinema Department, is waiting for applications in three different categories.

While Iran's retaliation against Israel on Saturday evening, April 13th caused an increase in geopolitical uncertainties, it became a matter of curiosity what kind of pricing the markets would enter into. Finance Expert Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Yıldırım stated that new peaks may be formed in gold prices.

Various events were held at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) within the scope of Library Week, which is celebrated every year in the last week of March. The 10 students who borrowed the most publications from the IGU Library in 2023 were given awards by Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri Şahin.

The opening of the exhibition titled "Dynamic Dialogue", featuring the works of Plamen Prodanov and curated by Prof. Dr. Ismet Çavuşoğlu, was held at the Gelisim Art Gallery by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts with the participation of Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri Şahin.