The event titled “Bridge from Academy to Practice: Increasing the Dissemination Impact of Scientific and Professional Studies Through In-Service Training” was held on May 20, 2026, between 14:00 and 15:30 at the Istanbul Gelişim University E-Block Conference Hall. Organized in cooperation with the Architecture and Design Club, ESG BUAM, and ICUAM, the event featured Ömer Yeşildal, who has prominent studies in the field, as the guest speaker. Within the scope of the event, strengthening the relationship between academic knowledge production and professional fields of practice, increasing the social and sectoral impact of scientific studies, and the importance of in-service training in this process were addressed. Participants had the opportunity to acquire comprehensive information regarding the role of inservice training in keeping individuals' knowledge and skills up-to-date, the processes of adapting to changing technologies and professional requirements, and the contributions of the lifelong learning approach to professional development. In his speech, Ömer Yeşildal emphasized that academic research should not be limited solely to scientific publications, and that it is crucial to convey the acquired knowledge and experience to wider audiences through training programs, application projects, and sectoral collaborations. Furthermore, he stated that in-service training activities, in addition to contributing to the updating of specialized knowledge, also enable the establishment of strong communication networks among institutions, sector representatives, and academic circles. During the event, which was held with intense participation, the attendees gained insights into current approaches for increasing the dissemination impact of scientific studies and exchanged views on developing cooperation between the academia and the world of practice. Following the Q&A session, the event was successfully completed. We would like to thank Ömer Yeşildal for his contributions.
