Istanbul University

A 75-year-old Turkish pensioner managed to get his law degree from Istanbul University 57 years after his registration as part of the faculty.

An exhibition of more than 30 canvases and 12 plastics by Bulgarian artists was opened at Istanbul University on 19th of March. The exhibition is part of the cultural programme within the Bulgarian presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation, reports BNT. 

Turkish voters will keep energy policies in mind when voting in elections, a poll conducted by an Istanbul university's research center has revealed.

An Istanbul university is joining eight other schools as a founding member in an alliance formed with the aim of promoting "European Union values" in higher education.

Istanbul University students and academics continued their protest on May 8 by conducting open-air lectures in Beyazıt Square against a bill submitted to the Turkish Parliament to split Istanbul University.

Higher Education Board (YÖK) head Yekta Saraç has claimed that the controversial splitting up of Turkey's oldest university, Istanbul University, will give it "more autonomy."

Hundreds of students and faculty members on April 24 protested against a bill submitted to the Turkish Parliament to split Istanbul University.

A new draft law over cases of sexual abuse against children is problematic, as minors under the age of 15 could also receive a sentence of eight to 15 years for engaging in sexual acts with each other, according to Istanbul University Prof. Dr. Adem Sözüer.

Istanbul University has withdrawn its decision to suspend Turkish Medical Association (TTB) head Prof. Dr. Raşit Tükel and another top member, who were detained after denouncing Ankara’s ongoing military operation in Afrin and then released on Feb. 5.

Hasan Ulusoy is the name of Turkey's new ambassador to Sofia, who will inherit the post from Süleyman Gökçe,BGNES reported.

According to the Turkish government newspaper, Gökçe will head the diplomatic mission in Guatemala.