Remote and Flexible Working Practices
Sakarya University (SAU) supports flexible and remote working practices for academic and administrative personnel, where appropriate to the nature of their duties and institutional requirements, as part of its commitment to sustainable campus management and digital transformation.
As explicitly documented in the University's 2025 Sustainability Report, Section 2.3.1 – Remote Work and Education (page 24), Sakarya University recognises and supports flexible working arrangements that enable suitable professional activities to be carried out without requiring physical presence on campus for every task.
This approach contributes to reducing unnecessary commuting, improving operational efficiency, and supporting more sustainable working practices, while taking into account the responsibilities and operational requirements of individual positions.
Digital Infrastructure Supporting Remote Work
Sakarya University maintains an established digital infrastructure that facilitates remote academic collaboration, communication, and administrative activities.
The Sakarya University Information System (SABİS) provides an integrated digital environment supporting institutional processes, while electronic document management and communication systems enable suitable administrative tasks and information exchanges to be conducted digitally.
In addition, the University's Distance Education Research and Application Center (UZEM) provides technological infrastructure and support for online educational activities. The University's longstanding experience in distance education, documented in its 2025 Sustainability Report, further strengthens its capacity to conduct appropriate academic activities through digital platforms.
These systems support the University's flexible working approach by enabling remote communication, online meetings, digital document workflows, and other activities that can be performed without continuous on-campus presence.
Overall Assessment
Sakarya University demonstrates its commitment to supporting remote and flexible working where operationally appropriate, through a publicly documented institutional approach and established digital infrastructure.
By combining flexible working practices with digital administrative and academic systems, the University supports operational continuity while creating opportunities to reduce commuting-related environmental impacts.
These practices contribute to SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting sustainable mobility, resource efficiency, and more flexible campus operations.
