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9/16/2025

             Reference: Borgland S. L. (2024). Neuroscience education for people living with addiction. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience: JPN49(6), E440-E443. 

  • The brain’s reward system fuels “wanting” but doesn’t necessarily increase “liking.” In other words, over time a person may crave a substance or behavior more and more, yet not enjoy it any more than before. This distinction helps explain why addiction is so difficult to overcome. Experts warn that treatments focusing only on reducing pleasure may fail, because the real problem lies in the growing power of “wanting.” (https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-011624-024031)

             Reference: Robinson, T. E., & Berridge, K. C. (2025). The incentive-sensitization theory of addiction 30 years on. Annual Review of Psychology, 76, 29–58.

  • Addiction is not merely a pursuit of pleasure; it involves a shift in behavioral control from goal-directed systems to habit-based systems in the brain. Research shows that, over time, behavior in addiction moves away from goal-directed control and becomes dominated by automatic and habitual neural circuits. This process is associated with a weakening of executive control in the prefrontal cortex and an increasing influence of the dorsal striatum over behavior. As a result, substance use ceases to be a conscious choice and instead becomes an automatic and compulsive behavior triggered by powerful environmental cues. This mechanism helps explain why the tendency to use substances may persist even after cessation (http://(https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033457).

            Reference: Everitt, B. J., & Robbins, T. W. (2016). Drug addiction: Updating actions to habits to compulsions ten years on. Annual Review of Psychology, 67, 23–50. 

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“Applied Fire Training and Drill” Conducted at Our Faculty
5/12/2026

In accordance with Article 214 of the Civil Servants Law No. 657 and the principles of the “Regulation on the Protection of Buildings from Fire” (Decision No. 2007/12937), an “Applied Fire Training and Drill” program was organized for our faculty staff by the University Civil Defense Expertise Office.

During the training program, participants were provided with both theoretical and practical information on proper response methods in case of fire, effective use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and safety precautions to be taken during emergencies.

In the practical session of the training, staff members had the opportunity to practice the use of fire extinguishers under the supervision of expert trainers. The drill emphasized the importance of acting quickly, consciously, and in coordination during possible fire emergencies.

We would like to thank the University Civil Defense Expertise Office for their valuable contributions.

Happy World Nurses Day, May 12th!
5/12/2026

"Malaria Training and Surveillance" Training Announcement
5/11/2026

A training session on “Malaria Training and Surveillance” will be organized by the Odunpazarı District Health Directorate for students with a travel history to malaria-endemic regions.

Students who are citizens of countries listed among malaria-risk regions are strongly encouraged to attend the training.

Training Information
📅 Date: 13 May 2026, Wednesday
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: School of Foreign Languages, Ground Floor Amphitheater

Kindly announced to all relevant students.

🏆 Our Faculty Women’s Volleyball Team Became Champions 🏆
5/11/2026

Achieving a great success in the 2026 Sports Festival, our Faculty Women’s Volleyball Team defeated the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Women’s Volleyball Team with a clear 3-0 victory in the final match and completed the tournament as CHAMPIONS! 💪🏐🥇

We wholeheartedly congratulate our athletes and everyone who contributed for their determination, team spirit, hard work, and outstanding performance throughout the tournament. 👏🔥

We would also like to thank all our students, academic staff, and administrative personnel who supported our team from the stands. 💙🤍

We are proud of our team for bringing the trophy to our faculty! 🏆

Another Victory for Our Women’s Volleyball Team!
5/6/2026

Competing in the 2026 Sports Festival, our Faculty Women’s Volleyball Team achieved another outstanding success by defeating the Faculty of Art and Design with a clear 3–0 victory in their second match. 💪🏐 👏🔥

We sincerely congratulate our athletes for their determination, teamwork, and impressive performance throughout the match, and we wish them continued success in the tournament.

📢 Upcoming Match

🏐 Opponent: Faculty of Medicine
📅 Date: May 7, 2026
🕝 Time: 14:30
📍 Venue: ESOGÜ Indoor Sports Hall

We invite everyone to support our team by taking their place in the stands and sharing the excitement of this important match. Let’s cheer for our team together! 💙🤍

 
Great Start from Our Women’s Volleyball Team!
5/5/2026

As part of the 2026 Sports Festival, our Faculty Women’s Volleyball Team achieved a successful victory in their first match against the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. 🏐👏

We congratulate our team for their determination and outstanding performance, and wish them continued success throughout the tournament.

Next Match

🏐 Opponent: Faculty of Art and Design
📅 Date: May 6, 2026
🕐 Time: 13:00
📍 Venue: ESOGÜ Indoor Sports Hall

You are all invited to share our team’s excitement and support them from the stands!

 
Happy World Midwives Day!
5/5/2026

19th General Assembly Meeting of SABDEK will be held under the hosting of our University and Faculty
5/4/2026

2025-2026 Spring Semester Midterm Exam Dates and Classroom Information
ERASMUS+ Program Dumlupınar Internship Consortium Internship Mobility Applications
3/30/2026

For detailed information, please click here.

Victimization Through “Rented” Bank Accounts
2/27/2026

Dear Student,

Recently, there has been a significant increase in incidents where university students’ bank accounts and digital wallets are used by third parties for purposes such as fraud, illegal betting, and laundering proceeds from drug trafficking.

Knowingly and willingly allowing your bank accounts or digital wallets registered in your name to be used by others—under pretexts such as “earning commission,” “helping to pay off a debt,” “one-time use only,” “harmless money transfer,” or similar reasons—may result in criminal and legal liability under the Turkish Penal Code and related legislation. Regardless of who actually conducts the transaction, you, as the account holder, may be held responsible for any activities carried out through your accounts.

If you allow others to use your accounts, you may face criminal investigation and prosecution, the creation of a criminal record, being classified as a high-risk customer by banks, restrictions placed on your bank accounts, rejection of credit and credit card applications, judicial control measures (including a travel ban), and compensation lawsuits filed by victims. In such cases, statements such as “I didn’t know,” “I just wanted to help,” or “I was only an intermediary” may not provide legal protection.

It is important that you reject any offers—whether from people you know or do not know—that promise financial gain in exchange for sharing your account or IBAN information, and that you immediately report any suspicious situations to the relevant security authorities.

 

Non-Field Elective and Social Elective Courses (Building and Classroom Information)
2/19/2026

For information about the Social Elective courses offered under the Rectorate, including the faculty/vocational school building and classroom details, please click here.

For information about the Non-Field Elective courses offered under the Rectorate, including the faculty/vocational school building and classroom details, please click here.

Attention for Students Applying to Pedagogical Formation Education for the First Time
8/11/2025
  1. In the fall semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, only students from the Midwifery and Nursing departments will be eligible to apply for the Pedagogical Formation Education program.

  2. Students who wish to start the Pedagogical Formation Education must fill out the Pedagogical Formation Addition Petition available on the Faculty website, have it approved by their Department’s Pedagogical Formation Coordinator, and submit it to the Student Affairs Unit of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Office by September 26, 2025.

  3. Since the Pedagogical Formation courses will be included in the graduation curriculum, they will be counted toward the overall GPA.

Click here for the Pedagogical Formation Addition Petition

Note: Applications submitted outside the specified dates will not be accepted.

 

Dean’s Office, Faculty of Health Sciences