İstinye University became the first institution from Turkey to join the Groningen Declaration Network (GDN), which focuses on the digitization of student data and international recognition. This significant membership further emphasizes İstinye University's commitment to digital transformation in higher education and international collaborations.
GDN, a non-profit international federation based in the Netherlands, is a platform that supports the digital portability of student data. This collaborative network includes reputable technology companies, universities, and quality and recognition organizations from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the Netherlands. The network focuses on the international recognition of qualifications and secure data sharing.
The GDN network aims to serve the global needs of academic and professional mobility by bringing together stakeholders in the digital student data ecosystem. GDN members work to develop best practices and global standards in digital data portability.
İstinye University Will Participate in the 2025 GDN Annual Meeting in Norway
The GDN network brings its members together through annual meetings, offering opportunities for knowledge exchange and the development of new collaborations. The annual meeting, planned to take place in Oslo, Norway, in April 2025, will feature scientific workshops and networking activities on digitalization and recognition in higher education.
İstinye University’s membership in GDN not only reflects its commitment to collaborations in the international portability of digital student data but also its determination to develop innovative approaches in higher education. With this membership, İstinye University has taken a significant step toward becoming part of global collaborations in the fields of digitalization and recognition.
By joining the GDN network, İstinye University aims to play a pioneering role in Turkey with its work in this area. The university plans to carry out numerous effective projects in the fields of digitalization and international mobility. With its vision of prioritizing high technology and innovation in education, İstinye University continues to contribute to the academic and scientific world.
