As Istanbul Aydın University, we are delighted and honored to host the 4th International Graduate Student Symposium, organized by the Graduate Education Institute.
The fourth edition of our Symposium aims to bring together master’s and doctoral students, academics, and researchers conducting scholarly research across diverse disciplines, thereby strengthening the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary academic collaboration.
This year, under the theme “Resilience and Sustainability in an Era of Global Change,” the Symposium will examine the effects of the rapid and multidimensional transformations taking place across the world on individuals, societies, institutions, and systems. From the perspectives of different disciplines, discussions will focus on ways of adapting to changing circumstances, developing resilient structures in the face of crises, and building a sustainable future.
Today, climate change, natural disasters, economic fluctuations, social transformations, health crises, technological developments, digitalization, and global uncertainty are compelling all levels of society—from individuals and institutions to cities and states—to adapt to an increasingly dynamic environment. In this context, resilience refers not merely to the ability to withstand crises, but also to the capacity to anticipate change, adapt to evolving conditions, transform when necessary, and learn from crises in order to better prepare for the future. Sustainability, meanwhile, refers to the preservation and intergenerational transmission of environmental, economic, social, and cultural values, while safeguarding long-term quality of life.
Our Symposium approaches these two concepts not merely as subjects confined to particular academic disciplines, but as a shared research framework that brings together diverse fields of science and dimensions of social life.
SYMPOSIUM THEMES
Within the scope of the Symposium, original academic studies from all disciplines related to the main theme will be considered, with particular emphasis on the following areas:
- Social Sciences, Society, and Culture
- Psychology, Mental Health, and Individual Resilience
- Education, Teaching, and Learning
- Health Sciences and Healthcare Systems
- Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, and Life Sciences
- Physical and Natural Sciences
- Engineering, Architecture, and Design
- Environment, Climate, and Ecological Sustainability
- Urban Planning, Space, and Sustainable Cities
- Economics, Finance, and Development
- Business, Management, and Organization
- Law, Public Administration, and Public Policy
- International Relations, Politics, and Global Studies
- Communication, Media, and Digital Culture
- Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation
- Industry, Manufacturing, and Technological Innovation
- Energy, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Production
- Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development
- Art, Design, and Creative Industries
- Language, Literature, History, and Cultural Studies
- Ethics, Philosophy, and Scientific Thought
- Disaster Management, Risk, and Crisis Management
- Social Change, Migration, and Inequality
- Futures Studies, Innovation, and Emerging Models of Living
The themes listed above should not be regarded as an exhaustive or restrictive list defining the scope of the Symposium. Rather, the Symposium seeks to establish an inclusive scientific platform open to diverse disciplines, perspectives, and research topics that can be meaningfully related to the overarching theme. Accordingly, submissions from fields not explicitly listed above will also be considered in terms of their relevance to the main theme.
Theoretical and applied research, original scholarly studies, interdisciplinary research, innovative methodological approaches, proposals addressing contemporary challenges, and forward-looking perspectives are warmly welcomed within the scope of the Symposium.
We invite emerging researchers from diverse academic fields to participate in the 4th International Graduate Student Symposium, which we believe will contribute to the advancement of scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary interaction, and academic collaboration. The Symposium offers an opportunity to share research, develop new ideas, and contribute to a common platform for scholarly dialogue.
We would be greatly honored to welcome you, our valued researchers, to the Symposium as we seek to understand a changing world, develop resilient structures, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: March 5, 2027
Announcement of Accepted Abstracts: March 22, 2027
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2027
Announcement of the Symposium Programme: April 5, 2027
Symposium Dates: April 13–15, 2027 (Tuesday–Wednesday–Thursday)
Publication of the Abstract Book: May 12, 2027
Full-Text Submission Deadline: June 15, 2027
Publication of the Full-Text Proceedings Book: July 30, 2027