The Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action CULTURATI—Customized Games and Routes for Cultural Heritage and Arts, funded by the European Union, concluded with a final meeting and evening reception held on January 30, 2026, at Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the project’s flagship[Read More…]
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Jenny Stenseth EikelandDepartment: POLS/III Erasmus+Country of Origin: NorwayUniversity: University of BergenWhat were your first impressions about Türkiye?My first impression of Türkiye was an unexpected Wi-Fi adventure, no signal without a passport scan, which felt both mysterious and a bit too sci-fi for my jetlagged brain.[Read More…]
Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” (Satıcının Ölümü) premiered at Etimesgut City Theatre (Etimesgut Kent Tiyatrosu) in a new production directed by Jason Hale, chair of Bilkent University’s Department of Performing Arts. Staged by the Etimesgut Municipality City Theatre, the production brings a foundational modern drama to audiences through a collaboration that also highlights Bilkent’s contribution to professional theatre practice in[Read More…]
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is taking part in the SENSOR-HUB project, which has been selected for funding under the European Commission’s call to establish European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) in Türkiye. As a consortium partner in the project, UNAM will directly contribute to companies’ R&D and digital transformation processes through its[Read More…]
The TÜBİTAK 3501 Career Development Program focuses on providing project support to researchers who have recently received their doctoral degrees and are at the beginning of their careers. In 2025, five members of Bilkent University were selected to receive funding under this program. The faculty members and postdoctoral researchers who have been[Read More…]
The Accessibility Committee was established at Bilkent University on February 1, 2026, to develop and propose initiatives, suggest implementation and support coordination among relevant units to enhance the university’s social, physical and digital accessibility in line with contemporary standards. The committee members are as follows: Prof. Başak Baysal (Law), Asst. Prof. Burçak Altay (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design), Dr. Can Birand (Graphic Design),[Read More…]
Arabica Kitchen Fit, Bilkent’s newest restaurant, began service at the start of this semester. Located on Main Campus next to the Table d’hote Restaurant, Arabica Kitchen Fit offers a wide range of menu options each day. The menu includes low-calorie salads, hot meals, light snacks such as sandwiches, desserts and hot and cold beverages. The restaurant[Read More…]
The 5th Bilkent Well-being Days, organized by the Psychological Counseling and Development Center and the Bilkent Teaching and Learning Support Center, will continue February 3–4, with in-person workshops and a closing talk at the C-Block Auditorium. On February 3, a series of psychoeducation workshops will take place between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., focusing[Read More…]
The Department of Performing Arts continues its production of “No Exit,” the influential existential drama by Jean-Paul Sartre. Directed by Jason Hale, chair of the department, the production is one of the first senior graduation projects of the 2025–26 academic year. The play follows three characters, Garcin, Inez and Estelle, who find themselves[Read More…]
Name: Görkem ÖzsevinçDepartment: MBGHow often do you exercise?Generally, I try to exercise five times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?It has increased my confidence.What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?I know it is easy to say, but they[Read More…]
