The Bilgelik Program Alumni Meeting, organized through the collaboration of Istanbul Aydın University, Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), the Bilgelik Program, the Office of Science Communication, and Science Café, was held under the title “The Importance of Supplements for a Healthy and Long Life.”The event took place on February 26, 2026, at the Turkuaz Hall of the T Block, Social Sciences Campus of Istanbul Aydın University. During the meeting, 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 PerspectiveThe speaker of the program, Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra Ergün Alış, shared up-to-date scientific knowledge regarding the proper use of vitamins, minerals, and supportive supplements. She particularly emphasized the importance of conscious supplement use during later stages of life.During the event, the following topics were comprehensively discussed:
- fundamental principles of healthy and balanced nutrition,
- strengthening the immune system,
- changing physiological needs during the aging process,
- key considerations in the use of dietary supplements.
A Continuous Learning Environment for Bilgelik Program AlumniAlumni gatherings organized within the scope of the Bilgelik Program provide an important platform that supports lifelong learning while enabling participants to maintain their connection with the university. By bringing academics and alumni together, these events help disseminate scientific knowledge to society and raise awareness about 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 living environment through activities that support their social, cognitive, and physical well-being.
