April 3, 2025, marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of Bilkent University’s beloved founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year Bilkent celebrates Prof. Doğramacı’s birthday as Bilkent Day, honoring his memory with deepest respect and affection. A celebratory concert by the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra will be held on April 14[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
Bilkent University Leads New Era in Sagalassos Excavations
Bilkent University has taken over the management of the Sagalassos excavations in Burdur, which had been led by KU Leuven for 35 years. The Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, a leading interdisciplinary initiative, aims to further its exploration of the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwest Türkiye. Nestled in the Taurus[Read More…]
Bilkent Men’s Basketball Team Wins Championship
The Ankara Basketball Regional 1 League competitions, organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, took place at Bilkent University’s Main Sports Hall, featuring 24 universities. The Bilkent University men’s basketball team secured first place in the group matches and went on to win the playoff competition, earning the championship title.[Read More…]
Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences Online Open House Event
The Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences Online Open House will be held on April 12, offering an in-depth look at 11 dynamic graduate programs and innovative research initiatives at Bilkent University. Qualifying full-time students are eligible for tuition waivers, stipend support, university-funded private health insurance and subsidized student[Read More…]
“Inspiring Women in Science” Seminar
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted a special panel discussion highlighting the achievements, career journeys and inspiring stories of women in science as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations. Held on March 14, the event, titled “Inspiring Women in Science: Career Journeys, Experiences and Achievements,” attracted significant[Read More…]
Faculty Promotions
Miri Besken, faculty member in the Department of Psychology, was appointed as associate professor.
European Champions Meet Bilkenters
In an event organized by the Bilkent Marketing Club, Bilkent University recently hosted two European champions, Yusuf Dikeç and Şevval İlayda Tarhan. Dikeç and Tarhan are accomplished Turkish sports shooters, and they met with students at the Mithat Çoruh Auditorium on March 17. The event provided an inspiring opportunity for[Read More…]
Bilkent University Welcomes International Partners
Bilkent University recently hosted a delegation of 10 staff members from the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), led by Emily Krueger, Assistant Director of Global Learning, on March 19–20. The delegation engaged in meetings with the Office of International Exchange Programs, Registrar’s Office, Disability Services, Career Services and related academic[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Fakhri Iskandarli Department: International Relations freshman Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Actually, when I first came to Türkiye, I was quite frustrated due to being far away from my homeland. But as I’ve explored the local environment, this feeling[Read More…]
Volleyball Competition Results
The Ankara Regional 1 League Play-off competitions, organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, are now complete. Twenty-four universities from Ankara participated in the competitions. The Bilkent women’s volleyball team ranked 5th and the men’s team ranked 4th. Team Lists: Women’s Voleyball Team: Anastasya Duygu Kılıç (CTIS), Arzum Kılıç (IE),[Read More…]