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7th International Forum on Design Education in Central China Sakarya University and Anadolu University will establish a joint laboratory with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s long-established higher education institutions. Continuing its internationalization vision, Sakarya University has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s well-rooted universities, together with Anadolu University. Following discussions betw

Sakarya University Campus While international student enrollments have been declining at many universities across Türkiye, Sakarya University has demonstrated a contrasting trend. The university’s new international student registrations for 2025 increased by 56 percent compared to the previous year. Despite the decrease in international student enrollments at numerous universities in Türkiye, Sakarya University has continued its upward trajectory, strengthening its vision for

Sapanca Lake, controlled cleaning work SASKİ continues its cleaning operations without interruption along the receding shoreline areas of Lake Sapanca. Waste that threatens the lake’s ecosystem and uncontrolled reed fields that restrict water circulation are being removed. With the work carried out by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) along a 4-kilometer stretch around Lake Sapanca, both the lake surface and shoreline areas have b

Economy-Based Civil Society Organizations Meeting, SAKARYA The Regular Consultation Meeting, traditionally organized by Sakarya’s economy-based non-governmental organizations, was held. Hosted by Zafer Bekdemir, President of the Sakarya Young Entrepreneurs and Businessmen Association (SAKARYAGİAD), the meeting took place with the participation of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Chairman Akgün Altuğ and the heads of various NGOs. The following representatives

FestBURADA 2nd City Festival The FestBURADA’25 festival will be organized in cooperation with the Trade Research and Development Commission under the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Adapazarı Municipality. Comprehensive preparations for the event—which aims to bring together art, culture, social activities, and trade under a single festival atmosphere—continue under the coordination of SATSO and Adapazarı Municipality. The event, which encompasses fou

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s public transportation system, which removes barriers for people with disabilities, was honored by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The award was presented by President Erdoğan to Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar.   Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Award Ceremony, Following the award ceremony, Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar made the following statement: “We will continue our efforts to protect the rights of our brothers

Sakarya University Campus Sakarya University has climbed to 12th place in Türkiye in the UI GreenMetric 2025 ranking, which evaluates environmental sustainability performance. Globally, the university ranked 157th among 1,745 institutions. UI GreenMetric is based on a comprehensive assessment system that covers a wide range of criteria, from campus infrastructure to energy and climate change, waste management, water conservation, and transportation solutions. Sakarya Universi

More than 5.4 billion dollars’ worth of exports were made from Sakarya in the first ten months of 2025. In November, the top five sectors in Sakarya’s exports were the automotive industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cereals, pulses, oil seeds and products, chemicals and chemical products, and the steel industry. Compared to the previous year, Sakarya increased its exports in 13 of the 25 main sectors in November. Significant percentage increases were recorded particularl

Sakarya University has earned the title of “Research University” by placing among the top 20 state universities in Türkiye. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) announced Sakarya University (SAU) as the 12th highest-performing state university in scientific research.   Sakarya University Campus Following a two-year monitoring and evaluation process carried out by the Council of Higher Education, Sakarya University was elevated to the status of “Research University.” After th

Climate Change Adaptation Laboratory Park, Sakarya Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that work has begun on the Climate Change Adaptation Laboratory Park in Güneşler. The new living space will include areas such as environmental indicators, an air quality monitoring system, a water production device, solar-powered benches and lighting units, and a carbon footprint measurement kiosk. Alemdar stated that the project, built on an area of 5,000 squar

The results of the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Sustainability Rankings 2026, published annually, have been announced. Sakarya University rose to 1st place among public universities in Türkiye in the QS Sustainability 2026 rankings with its strong performance in environmental sustainability. According to the ranking, which includes a total of 1,994 universities worldwide, Sakarya University ranked 715th globally. Among the 53 universities from Türkiye included in the rankings, i

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBU) University-Business World Cooperation Coordination Office was established. A University–Business Cooperation Coordinatorship has been established within Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ). The coordinatorship will ensure that models and activities such as the +1 Education Model and Fikir Sofrası, for which SUBÜ is a pioneer and active practitioner, are managed from a single center. It will also operate in a wide range o

A protocol signing ceremony was held between Adapazarı Municipality and Gün İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for the construction of a Women’s Guesthouse on Alparslan Türkeş Avenue. The project, officially launched with the signatures of Adapazarı Mayor Mutlu Işıksu and Gün İnşaat A.Ş. executives Vahap Gün, Cem Gün, and Ahmet Cihan Gün, will be brought to Adapazarı entirely through philanthropic support. Adapazarı Women's Guesthouse, signature protocol   Speaking at the ceremony

An information meeting on the establishment and development process of the Söğütlü Organized Industrial Zone (SOSB) was held at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO). Söğütlü Organized Industrial Zone Information Meeting The meeting was attended by Sakarya Deputy Governor Mehmet Polat, Söğütlü District Governor Mehmet Göze, Söğütlü Mayor Selçuk Kurt, Chairman of the SATSO Board of Directors A. Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Söğütlü OIZ Board of Directors and SATS

Construction has begun on the Sapanca Park Project, planned for the shores of Lake Sapanca, with a groundbreaking ceremony held in Kırkpınar. The project, featuring 100,000 square meters of green space and an environmentally friendly design, will create a new living area for the region while preserving the lake’s natural texture. Carried out with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, the Sapanca Park Project will be built in full harmo

Sakarya city and 1st organized industrial zone In October, exports worth 699 million dollars were made from Sakarya. According to the foreign trade data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) for September, Sakarya continues to be a city with a foreign trade surplus. In September as well, exports from Sakarya exceeded imports, resulting in a foreign trade surplus of 1.149 billion dollars in the first nine months of 2025. Between January and October 2025, the to

Organized by GL Platform Fair Organization, the Agriculture, Livestock, Machinery, Technologies, and Feed Fair opened at the Hendek Trade Center and Multi-Purpose Fairground. Held for the 7th time this year under the motto “Producing Together, Growing Together,” the fair hosts 166 companies.Showcasing the latest innovations in agriculture, livestock technologies, and genetic developments, the event drew significant attention from producers on its opening day. Opening of the A

With exports worth $699 million in October, Sakarya increased its export performance in 15 sectors compared to the same month last year. The city’s total exports for the first 10 months of the year approached $4.8 billion, maintaining its 7th place among Turkey’s top exporting provinces. In October, the automotive industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, machinery and parts, steel, and chemicals and chemical products ranked as the top five export sectors of Sakarya. Sakarya

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has launched a Pet Food Production Facility to meet the nutritional needs of stray animals and to establish a sustainable food production chain. With the facility now operational, the feeding needs of stray animals in the shelters will be met using leftover food waste. At the facility, which has completed its testing phase, healthy, additive-free, and high-protein pet food is produced using modern production equipment and advanced process

The Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) held its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan Workshop. The workshop, held in Antalya, was attended by members of the SATSO Board of Directors, Assembly members, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Board, and the chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the Women and Young Entrepreneurs Councils. The Strategic Plan Workshop, hosted by SATSO Chairman of the Board A. Akgün Altuğ and Assembly President Erdem Ercan, also welcomed distinguished g