In 2025 World Press Photo in the competition First Place in the Single Photo Category Şengül, who won the award, has been photographing important events both in Türkiye and in different parts of the world since the late 2000s. Şengül, Syrian civil war, Genocide in Myanmar, Civil conflict in Yemen ve Israeli attacks on Lebanon In addition to international developments such as, Van and 2023 earthquakes Forest fires He also documented important events that left their mark on Türkiye's recent history.
Sharing his experiences with the students in the interview, Murat Şengül said that taking photographs in war, disaster and crisis zones is ethical, human and technical responsibilities Şengül, emphasizing the importance of fitting the essence of the news into a single frame, said,A photograph tells not only the event but also the testimony; therefore, the ethical stance of the photojournalist is as important as how he tells the story..” he said.
Throughout the event, Atlas University students posed questions to Şengül about the dynamics of photojournalism in the field, choosing images in times of crisis, and the role of photography in news production in the digital age. The event provided an interactive learning environment for the students, drawing on industry experience. Şengül's comments reminded them that photography is not just an image; it also conveys a perspective and a sense of responsibility. The talk concluded with a question-and-answer session and a group photo.
