Istanbul Ticaret University Jean Monnet Chair Winter School Completed
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The Winter School on “EU Circular Economy Policies and Sustainability,” organized by Istanbul Ticaret University’s Jean Monnet Chair, took place with the participation of approximately 120 participants from 9 countries. Topics related to the circular economy were comprehensively addressed through lectures delivered by expert academics in the field.
The Winter School program on “EU Circular Economy Policies and Sustainability,” organized by Istanbul Ticaret University’s Jean Monnet Chair (CESPEU) between February 24-26, concluded with broad academic participation and intense interest. The event, which brought together approximately 120 participants from 9 different countries, comprehensively addressed the topic of circular economy through lectures given by expert academics in the field.
11 ACADEMICS AND EXPERTS TAUGHT COURSES
The opening remarks of the program were delivered by Prof. Dr. Serkan Çankaya, Rector’s Advisor at Istanbul Ticaret University, and Prof. Dr. Betül Gür, Chair of the Jean Monnet Chair. Throughout the program, academics working on circular economy and sustainability, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, came together. The program provided comprehensive insights into the European Union’s circular economy policies, sustainability strategies, and implementation processes, with 11 academics and experts delivering lectures.
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL ACADEMICS
Among the instructors were leading experts in their fields: Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Mazzanti, Prof. Dr. Necdet Şensoy, Prof. Dr. Osman Altay, Prof. Dr. Özgür Ömer Ersin, Prof. Dr. Rana Atabay Kuşçu, Prof. Dr. Recep Bildik, Ass. Prof. Dr. Ayfer Ustabaş, Ass. Prof. Dr. Carl Dalhammar, Ass. Prof. Dr. Sabri Öz, Dr. Lect. İsrafil Boyacı and Sustainability Expert Ayşe Nazlıca. The academics shared their knowledge and experience with participants on the development of circular economy policies in Europe and their applicability in Turkiye.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND ACADEMIC COLLABORATION
During the Winter School, participants had the opportunity to discuss current approaches to circular economy and sustainability by exchanging information directly with academics. The program, enriched by contributions from international academics, offered participants the opportunity to establish new academic and professional connections.
CLOSING REMARKS AND FUTURE EVENTS
The closing speech of the program was delivered by Prof. Dr. Elçin Aykaç Alp, a faculty member of the Jean Monnet Chair. During the closing session, it was emphasized that the circular economy is playing an increasingly important role in global economic policies.
