A patent application was filed for the Continuous Surgical Stapler developed by Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Mechatronic Engineering faculty member Meltem Elitaş and Mechatronic Engineering 2016 bachelor's graduate and Materials Science and Nanoengineering master's student Hilal Şenuysal.  

The continuous stapler can be used in minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopic surgery, and compared to conventional staplers, it eliminates the need to replace staple cartridges after each use, and allows for continuous stapling without taking the stapler away from the patient during surgery.

As a more profitable, faster, more precise alternative to conventional surgical staplers, the user-friendly device won first prize in the 8th Surgical Research Congress held by the Turkish Surgical Society in 2015.

The development of the Continuous Surgical Stapler was supported by general surgery specialist Associate Professor Tuğrul Tansuğ, MD. 

Sabancı University Executive Development Unit – EDU completed a "Business Leadership" program available to the general public in order to share the collective knowledge and experience with wider audiences and provide reliable support to professionals who believe in continuous development. Participants received their certificates on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

The Business Leadership program held by Sabancı University Executive Development Unit - EDU from February 25 to June 17, 2017 aimed to help managers utilize their own potential and tap into the potential of their teams, and develop their leadership skills to turn them into teams of excellent employee satisfaction and performance.

Designed for individuals who currently have or aspiring to gain manager- or leader-level responsibilities, the program blended theoretical information about leadership in business and other aspects of life with applied exercises and group coaching to support development.

The program consisted of three modules: "Trust- and Cooperation-Based Leadership", "Emotion and Conflict Management" and "Problem Solving at the System Level". All three modules included sessions of Group Coaching.

Sabancı University Microelectronic Engineering 2005 bachelor's and Industry Leaders Electronic Engineering and Computer Science 2007 master's graduate Ergi Şener gives trainings on Mobile Technology Trends and Mobile Innovation.

The first of the trainings aimed towards individuals seeking to integrate mobile technologies to business, make a difference with novel technologies, and learn more about technology applications was given to Türk Telekom employees and sales teams.

Another session was held on May 24, 2017 at the Karaköy Minerva Han to address subjects such as the latest situation in new mobile technologies, notable areas of application, methods of integrating technologies with workflows, the right innovation approach, reading technology accurately, gain competitive advantage through technology, and develop an understanding of benchmarks in the leading fields of application worldwide.

We commend our graduate for his achievements and wish him further success in the future.

İLKO Pharmaceuticals and Sabancı University receive TÜBİTAK support for biotechnological drug project

Scientists from İLKO and Sabancı University received TÜBİTAK support for their project to develop a domestic biogeneric drug molecule to be used in cancer treatment.

The SİMAB Project co-developed by İLKO Pharmaceuticals and Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM) to produce domestic biogeneric drugs for cancer treatment received TÜBİTAK support as part of the Public Institution Research and Development Project Support Program (1007).

At the end of the 4-year project, Turkey will become a key player in the biotechnology market, currently regarded the future of the global pharmaceutical industry, and Turkey's import dependence on cancer drugs will decrease, which will translate to a contribution to the national economy.

The biotechnological product that will emerge at the end of the project will be applicable to the treatment of prevalent types of cancer in Turkey, including cancers of the colon, lungs, ovaries, cervix, and kidneys. 

 ‘Generic drugs cost TL 162 million of public funds’

Speaking on their collaboration with Sabancı University for the future of Turkey, İLKO Pharmaceuticals General Manager Hatice Öncel said, ‘The Turkish pharmaceutical industry must keep up with the latest developments and technologies in biotechnological drugs to achieve international quality standards and a competitive position in the global pharmaceutical market.'

Explaining that they had established Turkey's first international biotechnology research, development, production and marketing investment İLKOGEN with South Korean Genexine in 2014, Öncel continued:

‘The future of the global pharmaceutical market depends on next-generation biotechnological drugs. Biotech drugs comprise a global market of 232.5 billion dollars, and the market is expected to grow 10% annually for the next three decades. Currently, close to 60 biopharmaceuticals are available in Turkey, and all of them are imported. The share of biotechnological drugs in all prescribed drugs was 17% in 2016. Encouraging domestic production in this area will reduce import dependency, improve employment opportunities in the industry, and contribute to the national economy. The generic drug for the pharmaceutical we will develop with Sabancı University costs TL 162 million of public funds. When this product is developed locally, the budget will be relieved of a significant burden. Once the product is developed and marketed, we will be able to export it as well, which will be an additional boost to the economy.' 

‘We will be able to produce molecules of our own discovery in the long term’

Assistant Professor Dr. Tolga Sütlü, a Sabancı University graduate and a researcher of the Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center representing the public partner in the project, said:

"Biotechnological pharmaceuticals have only recently become possible thanks to the development in molecular biology. This group of drugs is designed using genetic engineering techniques to target tumor cells and other molecules confirmed to be associated with these cells in the treatment of cancer. The drug that we will produce has proven efficacy in the treatment of colon, lung, ovarian, cervix and renal cancers.  Since they are protein structures, biotechnological products cannot be produced by chemical synthesis as in conventional drugs; the only way to make them is to genetically program cells manufactured in laboratories to produce this protein molecule. The project will use mammal cells instead of micro-organisms to ensure that protein molecules are compatible with and safe for humans. This production technology is currently not available in Turkey, and production is limited to developed countries only. The R&D facilities and knowhow we will acquire as a result of this project will play a leading role in developing our competency in producing these drugs. An important next step will be producing drug molecules that are of our own discovery."

 Sabancı University ranked between 461st and 470th on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, one of the world's most prestigious university rankings.

London-based higher education ranking institution QS announced its “World University Rankings 2017/2018”. Sabancı University ranked between 461st and 470th on the QS World University Rankings, one of the world's most prestigious university rankings. The rankings evaluates more than 1000 universities worldwide on six indicators based on four criteria determined to be relevant to prospective students, namely research, teaching quality, employability and international outlook. 

Four of the indicators are based on “hard” data, and the remaining two on major global surveys – one of academics and another of employers. The weight of the indicators based on hard data are 20% for student-to-faculty ratio; 20% for citations per faculty; 5% for international faculty ratio and 5% for international student ratio.  The weight of the survey indicators are 40% academic reputation and 10% for employer reputation. 

Turkish universities featured in the top 500 of the QS World University Rankings 2017/2018 were Bilkent University, Sabancı University, Koç University, Middle East Technical University and Boğaziçi University. 

Sabancı University FENS Faculty Member Özge Akbulut, replied WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Magazine's questions about her work and the challenges of innovation in an emerging economy

Please click to read Özge Akbulut's interview on WIPO magazine titled as "Smart solutions to global challenges: the quest of a Turkish inventor".

June 6th ELAE result code explanations are as follows:

SL (Satisfactory in the ELAE): indicates students who have received the required grade or above in the June 6th ELAE.

EL: (Exempt from the ELAE): indicates students who are exempt from the June 6th ELAE.

UL (Unsatisfactory in the ELAE): indicates students who have not been able to obtain the required grade in the ELAE.

NA (Non-attendance): indicates students who did not attend the exam and is equivalent to a “UL” grade.

Grade bands are as below:

 Postgraduate candidates who have taken the June 6th ELAE will be informed of their results by their faculties.

 Students who hold their right to study at FDY Summer School as a result of their end of course results and/or ELAE results will  automatically be registered to the Summer School.

 Those students who hold their right to study at School of Languages Summer School but do not wish to study at the Foundation  Development Year Programme have to complete “Application Form to Study Outside FDY”, and hand in the form to the School of  Languages Admin Office by12:00 on 14th June, 2017. A photo of the completed form can also be sent to aslituan@sabanciuniv.edu on the condition that the original forms are submitted at a later date.

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 Please see the link for your ELAE results.

 We wish you success in your studies,

 The School of Languages Directorate

The Faculty of Management is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), Professional MBA, Masters in Finance (MIF), Masters in Business Analytics (MSc.in BA) and Management PhD programs. Information regarding these programs can be obtained from the web site. Additionally, various scholarships are available for MBA, MiF, MSc.in BA and PhD programs.

Please click for application requirements

Applications for the MBA Program: 

The MBA Program is open to all candidates with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

Application Deadline for MBA:

Early Applications                             : 21 April 2017

Regular&Scholarship Applications : 9 June 2017. We strongly urge all candidates to submit their applications by this date.

Applications:                                       : 3 July, 2017

Admission Process:

Online application is required. Following online application, applicants are required to send the originals(hard copy) of the required documents by post. After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: Burcu Albayrak   (0216) 483 96 72 or  balbayrak@sabanciuniv.edu

Application Deadline for ProfessionalMBA :
Early Applications                            : May 12, 2017
Applications                                       : July 7, 2017

Admission Process: After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate. Applicants may also attend the Sabanci University English proficiency exam that will be held onMarch 11, April 8, May 13, June 17, July 16 2017.  All applicants who plan to attend SU exams should complete their online application before the exam dates. The spoken English level of the applicant will be evaluated in the interview.

For more information: Oktay Dindar (0216) 483 9734 or oktayd@sabanciuniv.edu

                                     Neyir Özdemir (0216) 483 9743 or nozdemir@sabanciuniv.edu

Executive MBA Required Documents 
Applicants may also attend the Sabanci University English proficiency exam that will be held on March 11, April 8, May 13, June 17, July 16 2017.  All applicants who plan to attend SU exams should complete their online application before the exam dates. 
The spoken English level of the applicant will be evaluated in the interview.
 

ALES or equivalent test scores are not required for the applications to Executive MBA program.

Application Deadline for Executive MBA: 
Early Applications: May 12, 2017
Latest Applications: July 7, 2017

Admission Process: After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: OktayDindar (0216) 483 9734 or oktayd@sabanciuniv.edu

Neyir Özdemir (0216) 483 9743 or nozdemir@sabanciuniv.edu

Application for the Masters in Finance (MiF) Program: 
All candidates who have a 4-year undergraduate degree may apply to the Program.Application Deadline for MiF: 

Early Applications     : March 3, 2017
Regular Applications : June 9, 2017
Applications               : July 3, 2017 

Admission Process:

Online application is required. Following online application, applicants are required to send the originals(hard copy) of the required documents by post. After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: Burcu Albayrak, (0216) 483 9672 or balbayrak@sabanciuniv.edu 

Application for the Masters in Business Analytics (MSc. in BA) Program: 
All candidates who have a 4-year undergraduate degree may apply to the Program.

Application Deadline for MSc.in BA: 
Regular Applications : June 9, 2017
Applications                : July 7, 2017

Admission Process: After an initial screening of the documents, eligible candidates will be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be sent by mail.

For more information: Ekin Basat (0216) 483 9671 or ekinbasat@sabanciuniv.edu 

Application for the PhD Program: 
The PhD program in Management is open to candidates with a background in business, economics, engineering, social or natural sciences.

Early Application Deadline for PhD: Jan 15, 2017

Application Deadline for PhD: June 6, 2017

For more information: Ekin Basat (0216) 483 9671 or ekinbasat@sabanciuniv.edu

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Sabancı University's Sakıp Sabancı Museum continues to cast light on the history of modern Turkish art.

The ‘Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis’ exhibition at Sakıp Sabancı Museum presents Selim Turan's work, which was shaped by diverse experiences. Selim Turan exhibition at Sakıp Sabancı Museum.

Sabancı University's Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM), now in its 15th year, is continuing to present work by Turkish painters and cast light on Turkish art history, with the support of Sabancı Holding and in cooperation with Istanbul University. Works by the major Turkish painter and sculptor Selim Turan (1915-1994) feature in the ‘Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis’ exhibition, which opens on 30 May at the SSM.

Curated by Dr. Necmi Sönmez, ‘Selim Turan. Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis’ is the first solo exhibition of the artist's work to have been held in recent years. Most of the works in the exhibition have been selected from the Selim Turan Collection, which was donated to Istanbul University by his wife, the ceramic artist Şahika Turan, in 2003.

From 1947 until his death, Selim Turan divided his time between Paris and Istanbul, and the over one hundred works in the exhibition reveal traces of inspiration from the cultural milieux of both cities. The exhibition also includes works by Hakkı Anlı, Nejad Devrim, Ferit İşcan, İlhan Koman, Mübin Orhon and Fahrelnissa Zeid; Turkish artists who lived and worked in Paris during the same period; and by Jean Bazaine, Henri Goetz, Léon Zack, Natalia Dumitresco and Alexander Istrati, who between 1947 and 1960 were major painters in the Paris art scene over the period of Selim Turan's close involvement.

The exhibition brings together examples of Selim Turan’s work over a long period that begins in 1935, when he was studying at the Academy in Istanbul, and focuses particularly on his years in Paris. As an artist who established bridges between Eastern and Western cultures in both his life and art, Selim Turan's works have been arranged and evaluated in the context of a conceptual framework defined as ‘thesis, antithesis, synthesis’.

Sabancı University's Sakıp Sabancı Museum Director Dr. Nazan Ölçer said of this latest exhibition, "Sakıp Sabancı Museum is delighted to be continuing the journey that began with Feyhaman Duran, one of the leading names in Turkish art history, with the painter and sculptor Selim Turan, whose work also casts light on a period. We are proud that Istanbul University has entrusted us with works by both artists that were donated to Istanbul University by their wives, for exhibition at our museum. Selim Turan’s most important characteristic as an artist was that his work never expressed any concern about whether his works were understood or not, and always left the last word to the viewer.

Selim Turan's work cannot be evaluated in chronological categories such as his student years, period of exploration, maturity etc, which are traditionally used in art history. Throughout his artistic life he produced figurative, realistic, abstract and symbolic forms of expression, with a constant aim of provoking questions in the mind of the viewer. So in this exhibition curated by Dr. Necmi Sönmez, we decided to present his works in the framework of ‘thesis-antithesis-synthesis’, and to allow interpretations of modern Turkish art in the post-World War II period from an unconventional standpoint, just as Turan himself did.”

Curator of the exhibition, Dr. Necmi Sönmez, commented, "Selim Turan’s 'Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis' exhibition presents over a hundred paintings, sculptures and prints by the artist, making it the broadest scoped exhibition of Turan's work ever to be held and so of particular importance. As one of the leading names in Turkish art history, Turan divided his time between Paris and Istanbul from 1947 until his death, and under the influence of the cultural milieux of both cities engaged in visual experiments that are not widely known. As well as displaying these visual experiments for the first time, the exhibition aims to inspire a debate about numerous unknown works by the artist in terms of their experimental approach."

The works by Turan in the exhibition have been arranged according to both their period and their place in the artist's conceptual quest. The headings for the different sections of the exhibition have been taken from Farid ud-Din Attar’s Mantiq ut-Tayr (Language of the Bird), a poetic work which influenced the artist: "How many leagues is this road?", "Here one shifts from one state of mind to another", "You know the door is closed. Walk and reach that door", "Someone said, 'I lost the key'" and “I joined the sea of mystery and vanished". The ‘Selim Turan. Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis’ exhibition, which includes a unique presentation of mobile sculptures made by the artist in 1980-1994, will remain open at SSM until 13 August.