16 October 2026

IGU Social Work Department Brings Alumni Together for an Online Reunion


The Social Work Department of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Health Sciences, held an online alumni reunion on 3 September 2026. Organised via Google Meet, the event aimed to maintain communication with graduates and strengthen the ties between the department and its alumni.


The online gathering was open to graduates of the Social Work Department and provided an opportunity to bring alumni together regardless of their geographical location. The event formed part of the department’s efforts to maintain relationships with its graduates and sustain a shared sense of connection with the university.

Alumni are important members of the university community, contributing to the ongoing relationship between academic education and professional practice. Maintaining communication with graduates is valuable for encouraging professional exchange, following developments in the field of social work, and fostering solidarity among alumni. In this respect, the reunion represented an opportunity to support continued engagement between the department and its graduates.

The IGU Social Work Department values maintaining lasting relationships with its alumni and encouraging interaction among graduates. Through such gatherings, the department aims to strengthen alumni connections, support a sense of belonging, and sustain the relationship between academic life and professional practice in social work.