[1.5] Total campus area (m2)
Dokuz Eylul University (DEU) continues its services on a total area of 5.601.194 m2 in terms of land and land area, according to its ownership status
UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES | ||
Campus Name | Total Area (m2) | |
Tınaztepe Campus | 4.500.000,00 | |
Faculty of Education Campus | 110.265,00 | |
Dokuzçeşmeler Campus | 76.148,00 | |
15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | 332.190,83 | |
İnciraltı Campus (Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology) | 27.666,00 | |
Hatay Campus (Faculty of Theology) | 33.059,00 | |
Alsancak (Rectorate) | 14.321,00 | |
Alsancak (DEDAM) | 13.376,21 | |
Konak (Hotel Dokuz Eylül) | 584,00 | |
Konak (Sabancı Culture Palace ) | 1.667,50 | |
Buca (Evka-1 / Student Dermitory) | 17.176,76 | |
Seferihisar Campus (Fevziye Hepkon Sports Sciences Application and Research Center ) | 9.045,22 | |
Seferihisar Campus (Necat Hepkon Faculty of Sports Sciences.) | 4.858,41 | |
Bergama Campus (Bergama Vocational School) | 171.928,00 | |
Urla (Naval Training center) | 8.840,00 | |
Selçuk Campus (Efes Vocational School) | 7.455,00 | |
Torbalı Campus (Torbalı Vocational School) | 76.826,00 | |
Seferihisar Training Facilities | 17.677,52 | |
Kiraz Campus (Veterinary Faculty ) | 1.949,00 | |
Others* | 177.764,55 | |
TOTAL | 5.601.798,00 |
*Immovables belonging to the University that are still in the state of land
The sattelite views of all campuses are presented below: a) Tınaztepe Campus, b) Faculty of Education Campus, c) Dokuzçeşmeler Campus, d) 15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus & Narlıdere (GSF Blocks) Campus, e) Rectorate Building, f) Bergama Vocational School Campus, g) Veterinary Faculty Campus, i) Hotel Dokuz Eylül, j) Sabancı Culture Palace, k) Student Dormitory, l) Seferihisar School of Applied Sciences, m) Seferihisar Training Facilities, n) Urla Center of Excellence, o) Efes Vocational School, p) Torbalı Vocational School, r) Nejat Hepkon Faculty of Sports Sciences, s) Faculty of Theology ,t) Balçova (Institute of Marine Science and Technology), u) Urla (Çakalburnu Center of Excellence)
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[1.7] Total campus buildings area
DEU also has a total usage area of 827.345,00 m2 as a closed settlement area in the buildings and facilities (including all floors).
UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES | |
Campus Name | Total area of buildings (m2) |
Tınaztepe Campus | 339.318,00 |
Faculty of Education Campus | 42.312,00 |
Dokuzçeşmeler Campus | 51.328,00 |
15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | 270.814,00 |
İnciraltı Campus (Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology) | 6.400,00 |
Hatay Campus (Faculty of Theology) | 16.564,00 |
Alsancak (Rectorate) | 15.592,00 |
Alsancak (DEDAM) | 822,00 |
Konak (Hotel Dokuz Eylül) | 3.406,00 |
Konak (Sabancı Culture Palace ) | 5.758,00 |
Buca (Evka-1 / Student Dermitory) | 24.132,00 |
Seferihisar Campus (Fevziye Hepkon Sports Sciences Application and Research Center ) | 7.617,00 |
Seferihisar Campus (Necat Hepkon Faculty of Sports Sciences.) | 3.189,00 |
Bergama Campus (Bergama Vocational School) | 4.509,00 |
Urla (Naval Training center) | 4.685,00 |
Selçuk Campus (Efes Vocational School) | 5.368,00 |
Torbalı Campus (Torbalı Vocational School) | 10.145,00 |
Seferihisar Training Facilities | 4.108,00 |
Kiraz Campus (Veterinary Faculty ) | 4.982,00 |
Others* | 11.278,00 |
TOTAL | 827.345,00 |
*Immovables belonging to the University that are still in the state of land
[1.8] The ratio of open space area to total area (SI.1)
[1.5) TOTAL CAMPUS AREA: 5.601.798 m2 [1.6] TOTAL CAMPUS GROUND FLOOR AREA of BUILDINGS : 257.680 m2{[1.5]-[1.6]} TOTAL OPEN AREA : 5.344.118 m2
{[1.5]-[1.6]} /[1.5] x 100 : RATIO OF OPEN AREAS TO TOTAL AREAS : 95,4 %
Only 257.680 m2 of the total area of 5.601.798 m2 in DEU campuses is the building area sitting on the ground. The remaining 5.343.514 m2 area is open space, constituting 95,4% of the total area.
a. A view from Tınaztepe Campus
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b. A view from Dokuzçeşmeler Campus |
c. A view from 15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | d. A view from Education Faculty Campus |
Torbalı Vocational School | Bergama Vocational School
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Seferihisar Training Center | Rectorate
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Nejat Hepkon Campus Kiraz Campus | Faculty of Theology- Hatay Campus | |
Fevziye Hepkon Campus Efes Vocational School | Buca Faculty of Education Campus
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Buca Dokuzçeşmeler Campus | İnciraltı Campus (Institute of MSC)
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15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus |
DEU campuses site plans showing indoor and outdoor areas (Blue colored are the defined areas on regular purposes)
[1.9] Total area on campus covered in forest vegetation (SI.2)
Approximately 3.111.315 m2 of the total Dokuz Eylül University Campus areas are covered with forests, which equals to the 55,5 % of the total campus area.
a. Views from Tınaztepe Campus
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b. A view from Education Faculty Campus
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b) A view from Education Faculty Campus
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[1.10] Total area on campus covered in planted vegetation (SI.3)
The cultivated spaces, which are enriched and greened with various plant and flower types outside the forested areas, is 665.419 m2 in DEU campuses. This corresponds to 11.8% of the total campus areas.
a. Views from Buca Education Faculty Campus | |
b. Views from Tınaztepe Campus |
[1.11] Total area on campus for water absorption besides the forest and planted vegetation (SI.4)
The total area of the water absorption besides the forest and planted vegetation is approximately 613.921 m2 (including deforested land and soil surfaces). All areas of hard floors on campuses (building circles, parking lots, sidewalks, etc) except highways are covered with water-absorbing floors called interlocking parquet. 227.579 m2 of the hard floors in our university campuses are highways. The remaining 770.550 m2 area is the water absorbing area. Therefore, the areas available for water absorption are equal to 1.384.477 m2. The ratio of water absorbable area to total campus area is calculated as 24.7%.
The area of water absorbtion other than hard floors
Highways and roads in Tınaztepe Campus
[1.17] University budget for sustainability efforts (In US Dollars)
Total university budget of Dokuz Eylül University for the last three years (2020-2021-2022) has been approximately 108.787.347 USD. In the same period, the three-year average value of the total expenditures made within the scope of sustainability studies within the university reached 29.174.874 USD. Therefore, the percentage of university budget for sustainable efforts count for 27%.
Total University Budget | |||
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
Total University Budget (TL) | 850.318.040 | 1.445.956.005 | 1.937.667.380 |
Dollar Exchange (yearly average) | 7,42 | 13,35 | 18,73 |
Total University Budget ($) | 114.598.119 | 108.311.311 | 103.452.610 |
AVERAGE OF 3 YEARS ($) | 108.787.347 |
University budget for sustainability efforts | ||||||
Expenditure type | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||
Infrastructure Expenditures (TL) | 18.750.000 | 80.711.552 | 80.089.694 | |||
Facility / Equipment Expenditures (TL) | 53.561.989 | 100.344.044 | 117.860.135 | |||
Research Projects Expenditures (TL) | 50.945.996 | 170.088.525 | 249.407.640 | |||
Water / Cleaning Agent Expenditures (TL) | 4.180.082 | 5.699.368 | 12.512.649 | |||
Energy Expenditures (TL) | 21.704.900 | 23.551.000 | 96.255.450 | |||
Lab / Private Mat. Expenditures (TL) | 6.314.119 | 14.091.809 | 9.683.175 | |||
Other Goods / Services Purchase Fees (TL) | 19.100.365 | 38.885.846 | ||||
Assignment Expenses (TL) | 964.697 | 1.001.956 | ||||
Duty Expenses | 365.352 | 1.430.164 | ||||
Service Purchases | 4.264.727 | 5.235.140 | ||||
OVERALL TOTAL (TL) | 180.152.227 | 441.039.404 | 565.808.743 | |||
Total Expenditure (TL) | 180.152.227 | 441.039.404 | 565.808.743 | |||
3 Year Average Dollar Exchange | 7,42 | 13,35 | 18,73 | |||
Total Expenditure ($) | 24.279.275 | 33.036.659 | 30.208.688 | |||
AVERAGE OF 3 YEARS ($) | 29.174.874 |
[1.19] Percentage of operation and maintenance activities of building in one year (SI.7)
In the 2022-2023 period, Maintenance and repair services are provided in all buildings on campuses, in case of need and demand, without losing time. In all campuses, emergency maintenance/repair requests are met within the same day, while other maintenance requests are responded within a couple of days. The maintenance / repair works carried out in the current period are listed above.
As a result, the percentage of the operation and maintenance activities of building in one year period is 100% in DEU.
Major Repair Tenders And Expenditures In 2022-2023
Buca Faculty of Education Girls’ Dormitory Buildings Reinforcement Work |
Health Services Vocational School and Nursing Faculty Fan-Coil Line and Terrace Roof Insulation Work |
Buca Student Dormitory Exterior, Terrace, Balcony Renovation, Creation of Disabled Rooms and Reinforcement of D1 K116 Crisis |
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Roof Façade Renovations and Compliance with Fire Regulations |
Tınaztepe Campus Synthetic Athletics Track Retaining Wall Reinforcement Work |
Construction of Multi-Purpose Prefabricated Hall of the School of Applied Sciences |
Phantom and Candle Laboratory, Changing and Material Room and Exterior Renovation Work on the Ground Floor of the Faculty of Medicine Classrooms Group Building |
Tınaztepe Campus Prof. Dr. Repair and Renewal of Fuat Sezgin Central Library Building Cooling Groups |
Tınaztepe Campus Science and Technology Application and Research Center Basement Room Renovations |
Bayrak Science Museum Natural Gas Repair-Desum Heating Repair-Mixed Dormitory Clean Water Line Repair |
Tınaztepe Campus Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Central Library Accessibility Arrangements Work |
Kiraz Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Free-range Chicken Egg Application and Research Unit, Environmental Wall Manufacturing, Wire Fence and Basin Concrete Construction Work |
Renovation of 3 Rooms on the 2nd Floor of the Rectorate Building |
Tınaztepe Campus Prof. Dr. Partial Exterior Renovations of Fuat Sezgin Central Library, Tınaztepe Polyclinic, Transformer No. 21 and Faculty Buildings |
Fire Installation Revision Work in 15 July Health and Art Campus Bioizmir Building |
Kiraz Veterinary Faculty Container Laboratory and Toilet Construction |
D.E.Ü. Alsancak Rectorate Campus All Buildings Fire Detection System Construction Work |
15 July Health and Art Campus Student Dining Hall with a Daily Production Capacity of 3,500 People, Waste Water Facility Construction Work |
Renewal of Dokuz Eylül University Buca Student Dormitory Compensation Panel (Ö.G) |
Maritime Faculty Urla Unit Training Center Roof Renovation and Repair Works |
Renewal of Waste Water Lines in Front of 15 July Health and Art Campus Reading Hall Building |
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Dean’s Office C,D,D1,D2,E,E1,E2 Blocks Renewal of Heating Lines and D Block Garden Drainage Work, Having Final Acceptance Deficiencies Done on behalf and Account of the Contractor |
Tınaztepe Campus, Institute of Science and Technology Building Waterproofing Work, Having the Defective Works Detected in Final Acceptance Done on behalf and Account of the Contractor |
15 July Health and Arts Campus Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office 4 Cooling Group Renovation Work |
Dokuz Eylül University Buca Student Dormitory New Domestic Water Tank Construction Work (Ö.G) |
Establishment of a Dining Hall in Block B, 1st Basement Floor of the School of Foreign Languages |
Kiraz Veterinary Faculty Poultry Research and Application Service Building Renovation Work |
Bergama Vocational School Renovation in Student Dormitory Boiler Room |
Revision of the Heating Infrastructure Main Supply Line of the Faculty of Education Hasan Ali Yücel Building |
Appropriations Spent by İ.M.İ.D (Elevator Maintenance-Transformer Maintenance-Piri Reis Ship-Kiraz Vet. San. Pan-Tur. Fac. Vrf System) |
Sabancı Cultural Center Boiler Room and Ballet Hall Electrical Installation Renovation Work |
Repairs, Tenders And Expenditures From The Health Sector In 2022-2023
Renovation of the Ground and 2nd Floors of the Practice Research Hospital Oncology Building and the Creation of a Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetics Unit in the Old Hematology Building |
Application and Research Hospital Fire Detection System Construction in All Blocks |
Suspended Ceiling Renovation Work of Practice and Research Hospital General Surgery Polyclinic and 7-8 Block Connection Corridors |
Renovation of Practice and Research Hospital K5, K6, K7 Elevators and Construction of Oncology Hospital O3 Elevators |
Creation of 2 New Rooms on the 1st Floor of 15 July Health and Art Campus Radionuclide Treatment Center |
Renewal of Practice and Research Hospital Tr4 and Tr5 Compensation Panels |
Renovation of Fancoil Installation of Practice and Research Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine |
Exterior Painting Work of İnciraltı Campus Hospital Buildings |
Day Treatment Center Building Chemotherapy Unit Renovation |
Miscellaneous Works |
Hospıtal Reorganızatıon Project-2 |
Renovation of the Sterilization Unit of the Practice and Research Hospital |
Application and Research Hospital 10th Block Renewal of 2 Cooling Groups |
Construction of a Robotic Surgery Operating Room and Renovation of the Operating Room Floors in the 4th Block of the Practice and Research Hospital |
Other Works
Nursery Building Supply Construction |
İnciraltı Campus Central Dining Hall Building |
Tender Announcement Amount Payments and Telephone Bill Payments |
Preparation of Energy Survey of Dokuz Eylül University Campuses, Issuance of Energy Identity Certificate, Energy Management Service Procurement Work |
[1.20] Campus facilities for disabled, special needs and or maternity care (SI.8)
The “Engelsiz Dokuz Eylül Coordinatorship”, established in 2009, continues its activities with the principle of unhindered education and an accessible university at all stages of education by contributing to the production of inclusive solutions to ensure full and equal participation of students in higher education throughout their university life and to support their academic, social and cultural development.
For physical accessibility, the accessibility of the educational environment, the accessibility of the tools and materials used in the lessons, and the accessible course contents and exam applications are carried out with a holistic approach and with the active participation of all university’s academic and administrative units.
Located in Tınaztepe Campus, Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Central Library serves all the students in their learning and research processes with its printed resources and electronic publications.
Digital course documents, Digital library publications, Audio course materials, Braille alphabet books and course materials, Relief graphic course materials and audio description applications in visual materials are carried out in the Central Library Building serving in the Tınaztepe Campus.
The “Visually Impaired Reading Unit” was established in order to ensure the accessibility of the course resources needed by the visually impaired students in their study and follow-up processes, and to create exam materials in accessible formats for the academic units.
Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Central Library has an Accessible Study Room, and an accessible computer-assisted study hall is available to students with disabilities. In addition, two professional “Voiceover Units” were established, where lecture notes and works were voiced by volunteers.
In all dormitories operating within Dokuz Eylul University, students with disabilities who apply with a health board report of 40% or more, have registration priority.
Spatial accessibility arrangements have been made for Seferihisar Student Education and Recreation Facilities affiliated to our university, and it serves students and staff with disabilities. Our university provides 8 ring vehicles for on-campus transportation services, and two of these vehicles are accessible. The ring schedule is planned and updated in the summer and winter calendars in line with the needs of students with disabilities.
In the area of spatial accessibility, there are 17 “Induction Loop Systems” in our university, which are counter type, hall type and portable hall type. In addition, 23 voice guidance systems were installed to support the spatial accessibility of visually impaired students.
Dokuz Eylül University, as a result of its efforts to “An Barrier-Free University for Equal Education Equal Access”, won the 1st place in Turkey in the 2022-2023 Academic Year” Barrier-Free Universities Awards ” organized by the Higher Education Council, receiving 9 program medals in the Barrier-Free Program Medal Awards, and the Accessibility in Space-Orange Flag. DEU won the 3rd place in Turkey with the 20 flag in the category of Accessibility in Education-Green Flag, Accessibility in Socio-Cultural Activities-Blue Flag.
Pre-school education services are carried out for the children of our university’s academic and administrative staff between the ages of 3-6 at the Buca Tınaztepe and Faculty of Education campuses within the body of the Department of Health, Culture and Sports of our university. We have two daycares for our staff and online daycare was also available during Covid 19 pandemic. One daycare is in Buca, hosting 55 kids (ages between 3-6) in 4 different classes, and the other is in Narlıdere, hosting 80 kids (ages between 3-6) in 5 different classes. In addition to that, DEU 75. Yıl Schools in Tınaztepe Campus hosts 51 kids in daycare class with 25% discount for Dokuz Eylül University staff.
DEU Private 75. Yıl Primary School started its education life in 1999 under the Ministry of National Education. Although the purpose of its establishment is to address the children of the administrative and academic staff of Dokuz Eylül University, the school also provides services to people other than the staff within its limited quota. The school, which is established on an area of 30.000 m2 inside the Tınaztepe campus area, provides an outstanding environment for students to carry out their education activities comfortably and peacefully with its horizontal architecture and green areas, physically large and high-ceilinged classrooms.
Reading Unit-Book Reader | Sound unit
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Working /reading Saloon | Perceivable surfaces | |||
Course materials | Reading saloon suiatable for the use of disabled | |||
Images from Prof.Dr. Fuat Sezgin Central Library of Dokuz Eylul University | ||||
A toilet in Education Faculty campus | A view from 15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | |||
Views from Faculty of Law in Tınaztepe Campus | ||||
Views from Institute of Social Sciences in Tınaztepe Campus | Municipality buses suitable for disabled ara available in University Campuses | |||
Parking areas reserved for disabled individuals |
Views from Barrier-Free Universities Awards
Views from DEÜ kindergartens
Views from DEU 75. Yıl Primary Schools | |||||||
[1.21] Security and safety facilites (SI.9)
Dokuz Eylul University operates a distinct department known as the Protection and Security Directorate, which falls under the purview of the General Secretariat. This department conducts its operations in alignment with the ‘Directive on the Implementation of Security Services’ established by the University Administrative Board in 2017. To enhance the safety and security of Dokuz Eylul University’s members, safeguard its buildings, social facilities, gardens, and campus areas, as well as all vehicles, materials, and equipment, the goal of the Department is to be a dedicated unit that constantly strives to maximize the satisfaction of all stakeholders while increasing service quality through the adoption of advanced technology. This is achieved through the collective efforts, dedication, and teamwork of our employees, with a primary focus on life and property protection.
The access to the university campuses is facilitated through barrier systems that require the display of student or staff cards. Furthermore, for vehicular access to the campuses, specialized fast pass tags are employed, which are exclusively designated for staff and students.
Beyond the entrances to the university campuses, all buildings within the Dokuz Eylul University campuses are equipped with barrier systems that require the use of student or staff cards for access. This measure was introduced in the 2021-2022 academic year as a precautionary response, with card-based identification being adopted due to the defined risk status during the Covid-19 pandemic. Presently, these barrier systems offer robust security control by effectively restricting access to the buildings, ensuring that only students and authorized personnel can enter.
Comprehensive closed-circuit camera systems are in place to monitor all buildings on the university campuses, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, to address emergency situations, a network of panic buttons, fire alarms, and fire extinguishing systems is strategically installed throughout the buildings across all campuses. This extensive setup, which includes alarm systems, panic buttons, and firefighting equipment located in every corridor within the buildings, enables swift responses in the event of potential emergencies.
Security points in Tınaztepe Campus Entrances | |||||||
Security points in 15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | |||||||
Fire Extinguishing systems in Tınaztepe Campus | |||||||
Panic buttons in Tınaztepe Campus | |||||||
Fire Extinguishing systems in 15 Temmuz Health and Art Campus | |||||||
Outdoor and indoor surveillence cameras | |||||||
Data related to security and safety facilites in DEU
Indicator Subject | Description | Data |
Total number of security cameras on campuses (piece) | The total number of active security cameras ınstalled ındoors and outdoors will be evaluated. | 1.700 pieces |
Distribution of active security camera numbers at campus level | 21 campuses | |
Total number of panic buttons on campuses (piece) | Total number of panic buttons deployed on all campuses | 45 pieces |
Distribution of panic buttons at campus level | 4 campuses | |
Limited authority designated service areas | Locations of limited authority designated service areas | 3 campuses |
Total numbers of service areas assigned with limited authority | 10 departments | |
Total number of X-Ray devices on campuses (piece) | Areas / buildings where X-Ray devices are positioned | 2 campuses |
Total number of X-Ray devices in use | 5 pieces |
Entrance of Engineering Faculty | Entrance of Maritime Faculty |
Entrance of Faculty of Law | Entrance of Faculty of Management |
Entrance of Central Library | Entrance of Faculty of Architecture |
Entrance of Faculty of Dentistry | Entrance of Faculty of Medicine |
[1.22] Health infrastructure facilities for students, academics and administrative staffs’ wellbeing (SI.10)
Dokuz Eylul University has the largest and the most comprehensive hospital in Aegean Region of Turkey. DEU health services are free of charge for our students and academics, and they are all open to public.
Tınaztepe Polyclinics of the University, which previously contained a limited number of units, was reconstructed in summer 2021, and started to serve in many health branches within the scope of polyclinic services, serving both university students, staff and the public. Access to health services has become easier for the members of Dokuz Eylul University, with the presence of user-friendly online appointment system. At current, it is possible to make online appointments in all health services at our university. Tınaztepe Policlinics has got its own ambulance.
In 2018, the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Application and Research Center was founded at DEU Hospital, with the mission of providing traditional and complementary medical diagnosis and treatment options to the public, delivered by authorized and specialized physicians in accordance with ethical principles. The Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology Unit, established within the Department of Dermatology at Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) Research and Practice Hospital, commenced operations in 2022 at the DEU 15 July Health and Art Campus. In addition to addressing dermatological conditions like hair loss, acne, and excessive sweating, this unit will also offer services such as skincare, chemical peeling, and botox treatments to the general public. All these two units serve students as well as the public.
DEU students can also register themselves to the Family Health Care Unit of DEU Faculty of Medicine, or to the health care units in their districts and can get free consultation.
University’s Oral and Dental Health Application and Research Center was opened in January 2022, providing services to university members, students and the public within the scope of social security.
All of DEU buildings and departments has first aid kits and emergency units are in 5 min or less driving distance.
Views from DEU Research Hospital | |
Opening of DEU Oral and Dental Health Application and Research Center | Tınaztepe Policlinics of DEU |
Online appointment Interface for DEU Tınaztepe Policlinics (Tha appointment brances include Child Health and Diseases, Dermatology, Eye diseases, Internal medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ear Nose Throat, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Psychiatry) |
Views from opening of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Application and Research Center
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Views from the Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology Unit
[1.23] Conservation: plant, animal, and wildlife, genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in either medium or long-term conservation facilities (SI.11)
Dokuz Eylul University’s campuses boast a diverse ecosystem, thanks to their extensive forested areas and the ecological advantages of the Aegean Region.
In the realm of amphibians and reptiles, we can find species such as turtles, various lizard species, snakes, and tailless frogs. As for avian life, the campuses are home to a variety of birds, both surviving and naturally inhabiting the area, including robins, blackbirds, ravens, magpies, starlings, sparrows, finches, and even green parrots. The university grounds host a wide range of mammal species, including the yellow-necked forest vole, mountain vole, red squirrel, house rat, Norway rat, white-chested hedgehog, wild boar, red fox, marten, common weasel, and several bat species. Furthermore, the campuses also feature a diverse array of plant life, encompassing species with and without seeds, such as borage, daisies, seedpods, wheatgrass, honeysuckle, parsley, pine trees, asparagus, orchids, liverworts, and various types of mosses.
Lizards, snakes, orchids and liverwort species come to the fore among the flora and fauna species frequently encountered on campuses.
The University places a strong emphasis on preserving the local ecosystems present on its campuses. To achieve this goal, it has established various entities and student societies, including the Fauna and Flora Research and Application Center, the Environmental Research and Application Center, the Combating Erosion and Safeguarding Natural Resources Student Society (GENÇ TEMA), as well as the Cultural and Natural Heritage Conservation Student Society and the Nature and Bird Watching Student Society, all of which are situated within the university.
To safeguard biodiversity, the campus management policy has been established based on the advice and recommendations of university members specializing in botany and zoology. The approach centers on prioritizing nature to protect and propagate vulnerable species. An example of this approach involves
maintaining the natural ground cover in forested areas, which supports not only the preservation of trees but also the rich ecosystem of flora and fauna beneath the forest canopy.
Initiatives have been devised to safeguard the flora and fauna across DEU campuses. To protect the dense plant life within the campus, plans are underway to establish narrow walking paths to prevent inadvertent damage to vegetation. Additionally, bird nesting sites are being created within the trees to enhance the safety of bird breeding and encourage the proliferation of bird species within the Tınaztepe campus. This endeavor to conserve the avian population on campus will significantly contribute to maintaining ecological equilibrium.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that many bird species play a crucial role in controlling insect populations, which, in turn, can harm plant life. A prime illustration of this ecological balance is the presence of the pine processionary beetle, a frequent visitor to the Tınaztepe campus known for its damage to red pine trees. The larvae of this insect construct sacs that lead to the desiccation of red pine trees. However, by consuming these pests, birds effectively mitigate harm to the trees.”
Dokuz Eylul University is committed to being an institution that places sustainability at the forefront, seeking to coexist harmoniously with nature rather than encroaching upon it. At DEU, we consistently partner with local non-governmental organizations to benefit the welfare of animals residing in our streets. Throughout our campuses, you will encounter numerous feeding and watering stations for stray dogs and cats. Furthermore, we actively collaborate with public authorities to ensure the vaccination of these street animals.
Hemidactylus turcicus | Telescopus fallax |
Ophisops elegans | Montivipera xanthina |
Examples of Fauna (reptiles) seen on campuses
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Turdus merula | Pica pica |
Streptopelia turtur | Psittacula krameri |
Examples of Fauna (birds) seen on campuses |
Diplotaxis tenuifolia Lepidum draba | Orchis anatolica Ophrys apifera | ||||
Pinus pinea Pinus brutia | Lamiaceae | ||||
Examples of Flora seen on campuses | |||||
Images of the fight against the pine processionary beetle |
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Peacocks in the scope of natural life protection in Faculty of Education campus |
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Some views from DEU Campuses | |||||