ISTANBUL The Global Sustainable Development Congress, jointly organized by Türkiye’s Council of Higher Education ( YÖK ) and Times Higher Education (THE), has kicked off in Istanbul on June 16, drawing more than 5,000 participants from 110 countries. The event, hosted at the Istanbul Congress Center, brings together rectors, policymakers, researchers and students to exchange ideas, share best practices and explore collaborative strategies in pursuit of a more sustainable future. The three-day