Sakarya University is directly involved in the development of the national government’s Sustainable Development Goals policy both institutionally and through its academics. This includes identifying problems and challenges, developing policies and strategies, modeling possible futures with and without interventions, monitoring and reporting interventions, and ensuring adaptive management.
SAU & EPDK Collaboration
Sakarya University’s National Test Bed Center for Critical Infrastructures (CENTER SAÜ) has been designated as the sole authorized center for the competencies, training, and certification of success required for firm personnel in the energy sector audits, in accordance with the "Cybersecurity Competency Model Regulation in the Energy Sector" issued by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK).
A Workshop on the City’s Strategic Plan was Held in Sakarya
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, preparing the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan with the principles of participation and sustainability under the motto 'Your City, Your Plan,' organized an 'External Stakeholder Workshop' with the participation of 139 public and private institutions and NGOs.
The Strategic Plan for Sakarya Province
The TÜBİTAK-3005 project "Smart Cities for Everyone" has been granted support.
The TÜBİTAK 3005 Project, aimed at creating a "Smart City Strategy and Action Plan," led by Research Assistant Dr. Akın Özdemir from Sakarya University, Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, has been granted support.
Sakarya University Supports Active Living
The events of the “European Mobility Week,” where the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey calls everyone to explore cities through urban transportation methods in 2023 and preserve the future energy of these cities, are ongoing. Every year, Sakarya University participates in the European Mobility Week activities held by the European Commission to create leading awareness on sustainable urban mobility from 16-22 September. Due to the week, Sakarya University decided to clear the campus from vehicle traffic between 22-24 September 2023. The statement from the Sakarya University Rectorate regarding the issue is as follows:
Report from the SAU Disaster Management Application and Research Center on the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
The Sakarya University Rectorate Disaster Management Application and Research Center, Department of Geophysical Engineering, has released its report on the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık (Mw=7.8) and Elbistan (Mw=7.6) earthquakes based on field studies.
‘Narko-Youth Training’ in collaboration with SAU and Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Security
Our university's academics have taken part in committees established by the government at the provincial and district levels as part of the 'Struggle Against Addiction' initiative. During the meeting of the 'Provincial Coordination Committee for the Fight Against Addiction,' the coordination between institutions, protective and preventive measures, and the work carried out in our province on this issue were discussed. The meeting was attended by administrators of relevant institutions and organizations. Ongoing projects and measures taken in the field of addiction prevention were evaluated. In this context, a training session organized in cooperation with the SAU Center for the Application and Research on the Fight Against Addiction (BAMER) and the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Security's Narcotics Branch provided participants with information on the 'Narkorehber Youth Module' developed by the General Directorate of Security.
‘National Autism Action Plan’ in collaboration with SAU and the Ministry of Family and Social Services
With the participation and contributions of our academics working in the field of autism, and in collaboration with public institutions, organizations, and civil society organizations active in the field of autism, focus group meetings and workshops were organized under the coordination of the Ministry of Family and Social Services. Based on the feedback received during these meetings, the II. National Autism Action Plan has been prepared. The Ministry of Family and Social Services, which is the focal institution in the field of disability, particularly through its Directorate General of Disabled and Elderly Services, continues its efforts to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families without interruption. In addition, the Ministry is working to build an inclusive society where individuals with autism can realize their potential as equal citizens within a rights-based approach. The goal is to promote their participation in social life without facing discrimination in integrated environments and to improve service delivery at both the central and local levels. As part of this, the second phase of the autism action plan covering the years 2023-2030 is now being implemented.
We are a Leading University in the Field of Information Security
The Higher Education Council (YÖK) has designated 25 universities, including Sakarya University, with a "Priority Area Mission" in various fields. Our university, which carries out significant work in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity, has been declared by YÖK as a university with a "priority area" mission in Information Security.
Workshop on the Issues and Solution Proposals for the Roma Community in Sakarya
The "Workshop on the Issues and Solution Proposals for the Roma Community in Sakarya" was held at Sakarya University within the framework of the Provincial Action Plan, under the scope of April 8th - World Roma Day and the Strategy Document for Roma Citizens (2023-2030) and the First Phase Action Plan (2023-2025).
SAU's University Collaborations
Sakarya University has signed cooperation protocols with many universities to contribute to education and teaching, enhance scientific solidarity, and engage in academic research, education, and joint scientific projects. These universities include Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Düzce University, Kocaeli University, Gazi University, and İzmir Institute of Technology.
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Sakarya Sustainable Energy Action Plan
Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) are strategic documents prepared by local governments. They include established targets on sustainable energy use and climate action, as well as strategic decisions on climate change and energy efficiency. Through these plans, cities move closer to achieving sustainable development goals.
SECAP is aligned with the European Union's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework objectives, enabling local governments to contribute to these goals. In this context, it supports targets such as a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an increase in renewable energy use.
Within this scope, our university’s academics have played an active role in the preparation of the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality's Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan, which takes significant steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change in our city and accelerate the adaptation process to the changing climate structure. Representing Sakarya University, they participated in working groups and collaborated with local governments. In doing so, they shared the knowledge and experience within the university with stakeholders, contributing to the city.
