Students from Culinary and Fashion Design Programs, along with Lecturer Merve Bilir, participated in environment-themed events organized by the Bilecik Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change as part of Türkiye Environment Week. The events took place at Pelitözü Gölpark. Held under the themes of "Zero Waste" and "Combating Plastic Pollution," the activities featured workshops, educational programs, and various shows aimed at raising environmental awareness, all of which garnered significant interest. The organization, which had a festival-like atmosphere, saw children enjoying themselves while participants received information on environmentally friendly living habits.
Cooking Programme took part in the panel titled “Centuries-Old Flavours of Bilecik and Turkish Cuisine & Geographically Indicated Products”, held at the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Library as part of Turkish Cuisine Week. The event was organised under the auspices of the Bilecik Governorship and coordinated by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Lecturers Yakup Yılmaz and Aybike Nur Albayrak from the Cooking Programme contributed as panel speakers, addressing topics such as the historical development of Turkish cuisine, regional dishes, and traditional food preservation methods. The programme concluded with the presentation of plaques to the speakers and the offering of Ottoman sherbet and lokma to the participants.
Dr. Bayram Armutcı, Assistant Professor in the Printing and Publishing Technologies Programme at our school, achieved significant success in the illustration/painting competition themed "Mythology," organised for the second time this year by Ganeşa Publishing. Armutcı’s illustration titled "Gilgamesh and Humbaba" was awarded first prize by the jury. Presenting key figures from the ancient Mesopotamian epic with his own unique interpretation, Armutcı created a compelling visual narrative by blending mythological themes with contemporary aesthetics. We congratulate our instructor and wish him continued success.
Architect Yavuz Özcan met with our students as a guest speaker in a talk organised by the Interior Design Programme of our school. Held on 15 May 2025, the event aimed to support students in making conscious and informed career decisions in their professional journey. During the session, topics such as the process of transferring to undergraduate Architecture and Interior Architecture programmes through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), educational models in these fields, current developments in the sector, and future projections of the profession were discussed. Students had the opportunity to gain insights into academic career planning and to receive direct answers to their questions aimed at expanding their professional vision.
As part of the project “Don’t Be Addicted, Be a Hope for the Future!”, carried out by the Bilecik Provincial Police Department in cooperation with Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, an informative seminar was held at Söğüt Vocational School for students. Organized by the Community Policing Branch Office, the seminar addressed various types of addiction, the importance of individual awareness in combating addiction, and the role of social solidarity. Actively attended by students, the event served as a valuable awareness initiative aimed at informing young people and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
Students from the Printing and Publishing Technologies and Interior Design Programmes of Söğüt Vocational School took part in a technical field trip to the Phrygian Valley, organised under the supervision of Lecturer Dr. Hakan Karşıyaka. Accompanied by their instructors, the students had the opportunity to explore ancient ruins located in the Han district of Eskişehir and the village of Yazılıkaya. During the visit, they learned about the historical background of the region and had the chance to observe on site what they had previously studied in theory.
Our Vocational School was represented by the Printing and Publishing Technologies Programme at the Science and Culture Festival, organised for the third time this year by our university. Under the supervision of Lecturer Dr. Hakan Karşıyaka, the stand provided information about printing technologies and showcased selected works from the programme. As part of the event, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı, visited the stand, expressed his satisfaction with the works exhibited, and congratulated the team for their contributions.
Within the scope of Tourism Week activities, students from our Cooking Programme, who successfully represented our university at the celebration event, were received by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı. On April 7, 2025, the students presented a selection of local delicacies at the stand they set up at the Şeyh Edebali Cultural and Convention Center, attracting considerable interest from visitors with their well-executed presentation. During the visit, which was also attended by our School Director, Dr. Lecturer Mustafa Zeytin, Rector Kaplancıklı expressed his appreciation for their dedicated efforts and presented certificates of appreciation to Lecturer Merve Bilir and the students.