First G20 Simulation was Performed at the University Level
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Organized by Istanbul Commerce University Political Science and International Relations Society, International Student Community and Young Green Crescent Community, the first G20 Simulation at the university level in Turkey was held at Istanbul Commerce University Sütlüce campus.
Speaking at the opening of the event, Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu congratulated the societies organizing the G20 simulation, stating that as a university, they have previously hosted simulation events such as the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Simulation, Hypothetical Case Competition and Moot Court. Prof. Dr. Oğurlu emphasized that simulation events are the best examples of practical education.
Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Yasin Asal also mentioned the importance of the G20 in his speech and said that his department discussed the G20 Simulation at the student level for the first time in Turkey at the university level by centering the new generation education methods. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal concluded his speech by thanking the stakeholders who contributed to the event.
During the two-day event, 52 students representing G20 countries and international organizations, carefully selected from more than 250 applicants from many different universities in Turkey, came together and wrote solution declarations by presenting ideas on the issues and crises given under the Human Rights and Security Committee and the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee.
Şevin Beyza Kurt, Ömer Utkan Demir, Merve Safa Yıldız, Birsu Şenakar, Esma Nur Türkistanlı and İstemi Han Sadık took part in the organization of the event. The teams participating in the simulation, the main sponsorship of which was undertaken by Young MUSIAD (Young Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association), were given a Certificate of Participation by Istanbul Commerce University.
