Işıl Özdemir, an instructor at our School of Languages, received the Eaquals Teacher Award 2026 in recognition of her excellence in language teaching, innovative classroom practices, and impact on learners.

In her Academic English courses, Özdemir integrates global awareness, sustainability, and critical thinking to create a learning environment that centers student voice while fostering intercultural understanding and intellectual engagement.
This international recognition highlights how our innovative teaching model contributes to the classroom learning experience, while fostering a stronger culture of quality in higher education.