In line with our mission (to provide a qualified education that nurtures the talents that will shape the future and to increase scientific, artistic and cultural activities) and vision (to be a university with national and international reputation in teaching, scientific research and community service) in the Strategic Plan of Istanbul Kültür University, the "Innovation Group" was formed in October with the voluntary participation of our academic and administrative staff.

Istanbul Kültür University Akıngüç Auditorium and Art Center opened the new season with the play Plastik Aşklar, staged by Oya Başar and Ebru Kural, on 2 November at 19.00. In the play, where master theater actors Oya Başar and Ebru Kural shared the stage, theatergoers had a night of laughter. Başar and Kural were presented with flowers for their successful performance at the end of the game and the pleasant night they gave to the people of Kültür.

Awarded the title of "Honorary Doctorate" by Istanbul Kültür University on March 9, 2011; Architect, Restorer & Historian Professor Doğan Kuban, who passed away on September 22, 2021, was commemorated with a ceremony organized by IKU Faculty of Architecture. On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 15.00, the commemoration ceremony was held at Önder Öztunalı Conference Hall with the title of "Understanding Doğan Kuban"; Prof. Dr. Zeynep Ahunbay, Prof. Dr. Zafer Ertürk and Dr. Doğan Hasol attended. The moderator of the ceremony was Prof. Dr. Zeynep Kuban .