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The rings that form on tree trunks each year not only indicate the tree鈥檚 age but also serve as a natural archive that reveals the droughts, fires, and effects of climate change that occurred in the region years ago. 

Prof. Dr. Ender Makineci, a faculty member in the Department of Soil Science and Ecology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpa艧a Faculty of Forestry, demonstrated the annual ring counting method they conduct at Y谋ld谋z Technical University鈥檚 Davutpa艧a Campus by performing the procedure on a tree.

Makineci explained that the annual rings formed on tree trunks provide scientists with important retrospective environmental data, noting that the ages of trees鈥攚hich can live for thousands of years鈥攁re determined by counting the annual rings taken from cross-sections of the trunk.

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In collaboration with Y谋ld谋z Technical University, Marmara University, and Istanbul University-Cerrahpa艧a, the Joint Application and Research Center of Excellence in Health Biotechnology (SAB陌OTEK), have developed a 3D-printed microneedle patch system for the treatment of melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. At the 鈥淓uroinvent 2026鈥� competition held in Romania with the participation of 17 countries, the academics won a gold medal and received the WIIPA award for this next-generation application known as microneedle therapy.

Cem B眉lent 脺st眉nda臒, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Y谋ld谋z Technical University and Co-Director of SAB陌OTEK, provided the following information: 

鈥淚n the system we developed, drugs are delivered locally鈥攅xclusively to the area where the cancer is present鈥攙ia microneedles. When we stimulate it with light at a wavelength of 808 nanometers, the quantum dots are activated, causing the system to heat up. This damages the proteins inside the cells in that region, causing the cells to die. It also enables controlled drug release. The cells are both restricted by the heat effect鈥攊nducing apoptosis鈥攁nd damaged by the chemotherapeutic drugs. The drug is delivered by inserting microneedles deep into the tumor region, where it spreads throughout those layers. It鈥檚 a direct chemotherapy system applied to the tumor. Chemotherapy is typically administered at different doses over specific intervals. In this method, however, the combined effect of direct hyperthermia and the drug will shorten the treatment duration.鈥�

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Students at Y谋ld谋z Technical University (YT脺) have built an AI-powered autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle for use in marine research. The hull of the vehicle, named "Velaryon 2.0," was manufactured entirely in Turkey. Critical electronic components鈥攕uch as the motherboard, power distribution board, battery management system, and control station鈥攚ere also designed from scratch by the engineering team.

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At the 2026 Open Days, we welcomed prospective students and their families to our Davutpa艧a Campus. Organized under the slogan 鈥淎re you ready to be a Star?鈥�, the event provided prospective students with comprehensive information about the opportunities offered by YT脺鈥攔anging from academic programs to international education opportunities, from technology teams to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and from scholarships to campus life.

Y谋ld谋z Technical University (YT脺) has expanded its Y谋ld谋z Excellence Scholarships program鈥攄esigned to support high-achieving students鈥攖o a more comprehensive structure for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year. In the new academic year, all scholarship amounts have been increased, and the Y谋ld谋z Outstanding Achievement Scholarship鈥攚hich has been expanded to include students ranked in the top 1,000 in the quantitative section鈥攚ill provide students with a monthly scholarship of 60,000 TL, as well as support for computers, books, and stationery.

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A delegation from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, ranked 306th in the world, visited our university. During the meetings, opportunities for collaboration in graduate education, joint research projects, technology transfer, and the development of joint graduate programs were discussed. 

Under the slogan 鈥淎re you ready to be a star?鈥�, YT脺 will host prospective students and their families at the Davutpa艧a Campus during its 2026 Open Days event. 

Term projects prepared as part of the 鈥淔inancial Literacy, Financial Diplomacy, and Security鈥� course offered at Y谋ld谋z Technical University addressed topics such as global finance, geopolitical risks, and economic security through an interdisciplinary approach. Through this course, students gain a strategic perspective by analyzing the current dynamics of the international financial system. Prof. Dr.

A delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of the world鈥檚 leading universities, visited Y谋ld谋z Technical University. The discussions focused on new collaborations in artificial intelligence, medical robotics, smart manufacturing, student exchange, and international R&D projects.

Associate Professor Dr. Ali Can Zaman, a faculty member in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at YT脺, and his research team have developed an electroactive hybrid polymer that could contribute to new-generation battery technologies offering long life and fast charging capabilities. The invention, registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, is intended for use not only in energy storage but also in fields such as carbon capture and water purification.