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The Cinema Club attended the 13th Bosphorus Film Festival. Members participated in the opening ceremony and a masterclass program, followed by a joint viewing of two impressive films, enhancing their experience in the art of cinema.

Participants in the Piano Course, organized as an SKS Central Event, had the opportunity to learn the basic principles of music, recognize notes, and develop their sense of rhythm. Musical skills were successfully reinforced by performing pieces spanning from the past to the present.

In our “Illustration and Character Design Course” event with our students, we had the opportunity to learn drawing techniques, create original characters, and enhance our visual storytelling skills.

In our “Calligraphy Course” event held with our students, we learned the delicacy of transforming writing into a visual art form and giving letters an aesthetic spirit. We completed meticulous and careful calligraphy practice using traditional pens.

Through the “Brother’s Keeper (Okul Tıraşı)” film screening we organized with our students, we aim to enrich campus culture with artistic activities, introduce students to high-quality productions, and help them develop critical thinking skills in the field of cinema.

In our “Where Did Darwin Go Wrong Book Analysis” event held with our students, we conducted an in-depth academic examination and experienced the ability to question different scientific arguments. We successfully completed a comprehensive and constructive discussion session on the topic.

Our students had the opportunity to experience a spiritual atmosphere through traditional music and embark on a cultural journey through art.

In our “Ceramics Workshop” event held with our students, we created tangible forms from clay, experiencing hand–eye coordination and artistic expression. We worked on shaping clay into both aesthetic and functional designs.

The Diction and Public Speaking Course, organized by the Department of Arts, Culture and Sports, was held to help students improve their effective communication skills and have an enjoyable time.

Through the reading and analysis sessions we hold with our students, we aim to reinforce their language skills through practical application, build an intellectual foundation in Arabic literature, and elevate participants’ ability to interpret and analyze what they read to a higher level.

In our “Van Gogh Themed Canvas Workshop” event held with our students, we experienced reflecting personal creativity onto the canvas by imitating the dramatic brushstrokes of a famous painter. We successfully created vivid and impressive paintings that revealed the artist within us.

As Ibn Haldun University, in the second phase of our Civil Bridge program, carried out in cooperation with the Civil Center and the Sefire-i Âlem International Student Association, we visited the Sefire-i Âlem Association.

The Social Research and Thought Club organized a talk in collaboration with the Water Well Association (Su Kuyusu Derneği) to raise awareness about water issues in Africa. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kavas shared valuable insights, and the story of an African guest converting to Islam after the Eurasia Marathon provided a moving moment.

In our “Ebru Course” event held with our students, we explored the secrets of traditional Turkish decorative art and gained the skill of shaping colors on the surface of water. We successfully completed a series of unique and visually striking marbling artworks.

In our “Ottoman Turkish Course” with our students, we gained the ability to read and understand historical sources and explore the roots of our language. We successfully analyzed significant texts spanning from the past to the present.

Ibn Haldun University has been granted support for two major projects within the scope of the University Student Clubs Cooperation and Support Program (ÜNİDES). Aiming to promote the personal, social, and academic development of university students, the program will support the projects of the Political Science Club and the Career and Development Club.

The Islamic Civilization Club organized a meaningful event, "Following the Stars Fallen on Istanbul: Eyüp Sultan," providing students with a journey full of history, culture, and spirituality. Students had the opportunity to discover the traces of Islamic civilization in the heart of Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, and reinforce their cultural knowledge within this spiritual atmosphere.

In the Terrarium Workshop with our students, we designed our own miniature ecosystems, enhancing our manual skills and enjoying a creative and artistic activity.

The Sports and Game Club brought students together for a fun and thought-provoking tournament featuring our traditional intelligence game, Mangala. Mangala, one of the deep-rooted heritages of Turkish culture, attracted great interest from students due to its structure requiring strategy and attention. The tournament aimed to both entertain young people and develop their mental skills.

The Archery and Equestrian Club brought students together with a traditional sport through its Archery Training event held on November 5, 2025. The event, conducted under the Sports Courses - Training category, offered participants the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of archery and develop their focus and discipline skills.

The Handicrafts and Skills Club fostered students' creativity and healthy eating awareness with the "Bowl Making Workshop. Held in the Arts Workshops category, the event offered participants the opportunity to prepare their own balanced, delicious, and colorful bowls using nutritious ingredients. At the end of the activity, they not only enjoyed the fruits of their labor but also gained new insights into healthy eating and creative culinary skills.

The Islamic Civilization Club increased students' sensitivity to humanitarian and moral issues on the world agenda with the conference titled "Kashmir Black Day: The Struggle for Freedom and Justice." The conference shed light on the Kashmir issue through both its historical and contemporary aspects, enabling students to take a deep dive into a major problem on the global agenda.

In the Western Psychology Conference with our students, we had the opportunity to evaluate intellectual approaches from an Islamic perspective under the theme “Western Psychology: How Should a Muslim View It?”

The Political Science Club increased students' awareness of international relations and regional cooperation with a meaningful program titled "From Linguistic Unity to Strategic Alliance: The Organization of Turkic States." The program thoroughly examined the establishment, development of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), and the international significance of the strategic cooperation among member countries, thereby supporting students' global political literacy.