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The kick-off meeting organized within the scope of the Jean Monnet Actions, supported by the European Union, was held online on 11 December 2025.

The meeting took place via the Jean Monnet Community – Microsoft Teams platform and began with informative presentations by officials from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). During the meeting, topics such as the implementation processes of Jean Monnet projects, reporting obligations, visibility rules and examples of good practices were discussed.

On behalf of our university, Dr. Doruk Gürkan, a faculty member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, participated in the meeting within the scope of the Jean Monnet Module Project titled “GRAST (Green Transition and Sustainability)”, for which he serves as the project coordinator.

The GRAST project aims to enhance awareness and develop academic capacity by addressing the European Union’s Green Deal, green transition and sustainability policies through an interdisciplinary approach.

Dear Istanbul Gedik University Members,

Great news for our academic and administrative staff, as well as students who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of European Union (EU) legislation and take advantage of international education opportunities! The application process for the Jean Monnet Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year started on September 5, 2024.

This scholarship program offers a significant opportunity for individuals aiming to specialize in EU matters through master’s or research programs in EU countries. The program is designed to cover approximately 190 individuals, with the following allocation:

• Public Sector: 50%
• Universities: 30%
• Private Sector: 20%

Comprehensive information about the application process and details can be found on the websites of the European Union Presidency (www.ab.gov.tr) and the Jean Monnet Scholarship Program (www.jeanmonnet.org.tr). The deadline for applications is November 5, 2024.

We wish you success!
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND ERASMUS COORDINATORSHIP

The kick-off meeting of “Green Transition and Sustainability (GRAST)” project, coordinated by Istanbul Gedik University, was successfully held and introduced at our university. Implemented within the scope of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module, the project aims to provide interdisciplinary education and to establish a research infrastructure focusing on sustainability, green transition, and European Union policies. Within this framework, the university elective course to be offered will be available for student selection starting from the spring semester.

During the meeting, the project scope, objectives, work packages, timeline, and the responsibilities of the partners were discussed. In addition, views were exchanged on the educational activities to be carried out throughout the project, stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and visibility activities. The kick-off meeting contributed to establishing a strong coordination framework among academic and administrative staff as well as students, and marked an important initial step towards the successful implementation of the GRAST project.

Project Team: Doruk Gürkan, Fahriye Enda Tolon, Egemen Sulukan, Hüseyin Kaygısız, Özgür Yurtsever

Our university has been awarded support European Commission for a teaching modüle project under Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module, focusing on European Union studies!

Our academic team, including Asst. Prof. Dr. Doruk Gürkan, Prof. Dr. Egemen Sulukan, Asst. Prof. Dr. Fahriye Enda Tolon, Asst. Prof. Dr. Özgür Yurtsever, and Lecturer Hüseyin Kaygısız, has achieved a high evaluation score with the project titled “Green Transition and Sustainability” (GRAST).

Through this project:

• Comprehensive courses will be offered on key European Union policies and integration topics, such as green transition, advanced manufacturing methods, biomass, robotics, and more.
• Knowledge and awareness of the EU among our students and young professionals will be enhanced.
• A strong bridge will be established between the academic community and policymakers.

This achievement represents an important step for both our university and our country in the field of European studies.

We also extend our gratitude to the representatives of our Erasmus Office for their invaluable support throughout the project process.

Further details and updates about the project will be shared soon!