Bilgelik Program Alumni Gathered for the Event “The Importance of Supplements for a Healthy and Long Life”
The Bilgelik Program Alumni Meeting, organized in collaboration with Istanbul Aydın University, Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), Bilgelik Program, Science Communication Office, and Science Café, was held under the theme “The Importance of Supplements for a Healthy and Long Life.”
The event took place on February 26, 2026, at the Turkuaz Hall, T Block, Social Sciences Campus of Istanbul Aydın University, where the role of nutritional supplements in healthy aging and improving quality of life was discussed from a scientific perspective.
Healthy Living Addressed Through a Scientific Perspective
The keynote speaker, Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra Ergün Alış, shared up-to-date scientific insights on the proper use of vitamins, minerals, and supportive supplements, emphasizing the importance of conscious supplement use, particularly in later stages of life.
During the event, topics such as:
- principles of healthy and balanced nutrition,
- supporting the immune system,
- changing nutritional needs during the aging process, and
- key considerations for safe supplement use
were discussed comprehensively.
Lifelong Learning Environment for Bilgelik Program Alumni
Alumni gatherings organized within the scope of the Bilgelik Program provide an important platform that strengthens participants’ connection with the university while promoting lifelong learning. These events bring academics and alumni together, enabling scientific knowledge to reach society and increasing awareness of healthy aging.
The Bilgelik Program, carried out through the collaboration of Istanbul Aydın University and the Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), continues to offer participants an active and productive learning environment through activities that support social, cognitive, and physical well-being.
