2026 · BAU Campus

BAU Campus connects a substantial architectural undertaking with the university’s ambitions for education, research and shared life. Its laboratories, library and common spaces give students and academics new settings in which to investigate, collaborate and create.

As a member of the Bahçeşehir University Board of Trustees, Saygın Şenel contributes to the campus’s development and its educational outlook. The “Platform of Opportunities” approach connects scientific thinking, entrepreneurship and the conditions that help young people turn ideas into meaningful work.

The official English introduction

Explore the campus, architecture and educational vision · Official campus website

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February 2026 · Gazi Osman Paşa Mansion

Bahçeşehir University’s 2026 Board of Trustees meeting took place at Gazi Osman Paşa Mansion, a historic setting returned to university life. The meeting video carries the date 5 February 2026; Saygın Şenel shared footage on 11 February.

In his public reflection, Şenel highlighted developments in technology and artificial intelligence, the university’s ambition to lead change, and the contribution of high-quality education to society. He described the 2026–2027 period as an important stage for new initiatives and investment.

View the original meeting video · Approach to university leadership

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22–23 June 2026 · BAU Campus

Saygın Şenel, a member of Bahçeşehir University’s Board of Trustees, joined BAU Research Dean Dr. Nil Girgin Kalıp for the “AI in Higher Education” session at Future AI Summit 2026. Held under the theme “Redesign Intelligence”, the summit brought together perspectives on the changing relationship between technology, people and institutions.

The conversation considered personalised learning, academic research and productivity, institutional approaches to technology and the changing role of universities. It connected the practical use of AI with the wider question of how academic communities can guide this transition.

Watch the full panel

The original 41-minute panel is in Turkish. The recording is published on the summit’s official channel.

Reflections on Future AI Summit · BAU leadership projects

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