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Police intervention against İstanbul University students in Beyazıt

Police intervention against İstanbul University students in Beyazıt

İstanbul University students, who protested in front of the Main Gate of the university in Beyazıt due to their campus being opened to visitors while inter-campus access for students is still restricted, were beaten by riot police. One student who felt unwell was taken to the hospital.

21 February 2024 Ali Dinç

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

The pro-government media accused the academics of "changing sexes of minors," citing an article published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Türkiye's oldest university hospital halting services due to earthquake safety concerns

Türkiye's oldest university hospital halting services due to earthquake safety concerns

The move will affect about 4,500 students, with most of the services at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine being stopped.

27 February 2023

Professor briefly detained after reportedly harassing woman colleague

Professor briefly detained after reportedly harassing woman colleague

A professor at İstanbul University reportedly harassed and threatened a woman colleague with unemployment.

30 November 2022

LGBTI+ Pride picnic canceled after being targeted

30th İSTANBUL PRIDE WEEK

LGBTI+ Pride picnic canceled after being targeted

A crowd chanting "Takbir" gathered in front of the campus of İstanbul University and threatened the LGBTI+s. The picnic has been canceled.

Police prevent academics’ press statement, so they walk

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Police prevent academics’ press statement, so they walk

Academics from İstanbul University gathered in front of their campus in Beyazıt to make a press statement in support of Boğaziçi University protests. Police have prevented the statement, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 February 2021

Doctor who said ‘Alevis are terrorists’ sentenced to prison

Doctor who said ‘Alevis are terrorists’ sentenced to prison

A physician has been given an 8-month deferred prison sentence for “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” by telling a patient, “Alevis have belly dancers dance in djemevis. They are all terrorists. Berkin Elvan is also a terrorist.”

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘We are here, we don’t give up’

FROM İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY TO BOĞAZİÇİ

‘We are here, we don’t give up’

Students of İstanbul University gathered in Beyazıt Square to express their support for the students of Boğaziçi University in their protest: “Our struggle goes beyond the boundaries of Boğaziçi; all appointed university presidents must resign.”

11 January 2021

Lawsuit Against Doctor for Allegedly Telling His Alevi Patient ‘Alevis are Terrorists’

Lawsuit Against Doctor for Allegedly Telling His Alevi Patient ‘Alevis are Terrorists’

A lawsuit has been filed against a doctor who is accused of telling a patient, “Alevis have belly dancers dance in djemevis. They drink wine, these are houses of revelry. What kind of religion is that? They are all terrorists. Berkin Elvan is also a terrorist.”

3 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR: Sanctions Against Students Demanding Kurdish Lessons Violate Right To Education

ECtHR: Sanctions Against Students Demanding Kurdish Lessons Violate Right To Education

The ECtHR has ruled on the case of university students who were subjected to disciplinary investigations for demanding optional Kurdish lessons and found that sanctions against the students constituted a violation of the right to education.

12 December 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Students Detained at İstanbul University Released

Students Detained at İstanbul University Released

Detained at İstanbul University on October 10, 67 students were released on probation.

12 October 2017

67 Detentions in October 10 Commemoration at İstanbul University

67 Detentions in October 10 Commemoration at İstanbul University

The students who wanted to mark the Ankara massacre at İstanbul University have been battered and detained.

10 October 2017

Meeting with Dean Investigation at İstanbul University

Meeting with Dean Investigation at İstanbul University

An investigation has been launched into five Faculty of Political Sciences students for "asking the dean to come down rather than going to his office".

37 Students Detained in İstanbul University While Commemorating Kızıldere Massacre

37 Students Detained in İstanbul University While Commemorating Kızıldere Massacre

Students who wanted to commemorate the massacre in Kızıldere have been taken into custody.

30 March 2017 Tansu Pişkin

Call Out from Beyazıt Against Discharges of Academics: We Will Not Surrender

Call Out from Beyazıt Against Discharges of Academics: We Will Not Surrender

Students, academics, sub-contracted workers, NGO representatives attended the protest that has been organized at Beyazıt Square against discharges of academics.

3 November 2016

2 Professors Arrested at İstanbul University

2 Professors Arrested at İstanbul University

İstanbul University academic members Prof. Demir and Prof. Armutçu who got detained within scope of the operations launched into Gülen Community following the coup attempt have been arrested.

Exams Postponed in 2 Campuses of İstanbul University

Exams Postponed in 2 Campuses of İstanbul University

The exams to be held today at Beyazıt and Laleli campuses of İstanbul University have been cancelled following the explosion against the police bus in Beyazıt.

Students at Beyazıt Campus: Police Out, Science In

Students at Beyazıt Campus: Police Out, Science In

Police have taken four students into custody by handcuffing them from behind following the protest in support of academics who are being prosecuted due to the peace statement.

10 February 2016 Beyza Kural

Investigation into 91 Academics from İstanbul, Yıldız Technical Universities

Investigation into 91 Academics from İstanbul, Yıldız Technical Universities

İstanbul University has reasoned the investigation as “signing a declaration which accuses the state of massacring whereas Yıldız Technical University accused the signatories of acting in a way degrading the state.

29 January 2016

Private Security, Undercover Police Officers, Riot Squat on Banner Hunt

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY

Private Security, Undercover Police Officers, Riot Squat on Banner Hunt

Undercover police officers and ÖGB storming İstanbul University Faculty of Literature have battered students, and detained at least seven students.

11 November 2015

Detained in Beyazıt, German Girl to Be Deported

Detained in Beyazıt, German Girl to Be Deported

Detained by the police during anti-ISIS protests in Istanbul University, a 15-year old teenager girl from Germany is sent to a shelter prior to deportation.

15 October 2014 Beyza Kural

Anti-ISIS Students Attacked Again on Campus

Anti-ISIS Students Attacked Again on Campus

Around 25 students have been detained after the clashes between an allegedly pro-ISIS group and those who protest ISIS presence in Kobane. The former group reportedly attacked the latter with batons and machetes on Istanbul University campus.

13 October 2014 Beyza Kural

Students Protest Pro-ISIS Group Violence on Campus

Students Protest Pro-ISIS Group Violence on Campus

Istanbul University students protested the violence on campus on September 26 caused by a pro-ISIS group after another group put up posters condemning ISIS violence.

30 September 2014 Beyza Kural