NextGenerationSportFacilities (NGSF)


Istanbul Technical University is a Project Partner in the ERASMUS-SPORT-2023 Programme, Project No. “101134616” titled “NextGenerationSportFacilities”:

Project Description:

This project offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a human-centered approach, address the complex challenges that European cities may face in developing and operating sports centers, and develop creative solutions to redefine the future of sports facilities in Europe. Students actively participate in overcoming challenges and generating innovative concepts in line with Design Thinking principles.

Our vision in the NextGenSportsFacilities programme goes beyond individual efforts; we strive to create a collaborative environment where students combine diverse skills and perspectives. By emphasizing the importance of an international perspective, we actively encourage students to transcend geographical and disciplinary boundaries. By forming teams with peers from different countries and academic disciplines, participants engage in lean, mixed-team, multidisciplinary collaboration. This dynamic interaction creates a platform for sharing unique perspectives, gaining insights into diverse communities, and collectively addressing challenges. The program becomes a melting pot of ideas where students not only share innovative solutions but also create them together.

Project Partners:

1. Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS), Netherlands (Coordinating Institution)

2. Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Portugal

3. Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

4. Nederlands Olympisch Comité*Nederlandse Sport Federatie, Netherlands

5. Orange Sports Forum, Netherlands

6. QXOTE, Portugal

ITU Team:

Prof. Dr. Hatice Sözer

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özgür Kayalıca

Prof. Dr. Üner Çolak

Res. Assist. Denizhan Güven