Science Reaches All Ages with TÜBİTAK Science Talks
The “Science Talks” program, conducted by TÜBİTAK’s Science and Society Presidency, aims to increase scientific awareness by bringing academics together with students across Turkey. Within this framework, Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülşah Konakoğlu from Istanbul Gelişim University participated as a speaker at the event held in Lalapaşa, Edirne on May 9, 2025.
Conscious Beginnings for a Healthy Lifestyle
Asst. Prof. Dr. Konakoğlu emphasized the importance of an active lifestyle during childhood and explained how yoga and physical activities contribute to the integration of body and mind. She guided the students through basic yoga exercises and highlighted the importance of adopting healthy habits from an early age.
Throughout the event, students practiced breathing exercises, balance activities, and stretching movements. At the end of the program, TÜBİTAK Science and Society President Ömer Kökçam presented Asst. Prof. Dr. Konakoğlu with a certificate of appreciation for her contributions.
Our University’s Contribution to Science, Health, and Society
Istanbul Gelişim University continues to lead efforts in spreading science to society and promoting healthy living awareness among children by collaborating with leading institutions such as TÜBİTAK, in line with the National Technology Initiative vision. This event, organized within the TÜBİTAK Science Talks program, represents an important step that aligns with our university’s goal of becoming a hub of science and technology.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülşah Konakoğlu explains the importance of yoga and healthy living to students at the TÜBİTAK Science Talks event.
