The 13th annual Model United Nations Bilkent University (MUNBU) Conference, organized by the Bilkent University Model United Nations Society, was held January 17–20 at Bilkent University. As one of Türkiye’s leading university-level Model United Nations conferences, MUNBU is widely recognized for its academic excellence, realistic committee structures and high procedural standards. MUNBU 2026 brought together approximately 500 delegates and a total[Read More…]
Dr. Talip Serkan Kasırga from the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) has been recognized by the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). Dr. Kasırga received the TÜBİTAK Incentive Award 2025 for his outstanding research on phase transitions in low-dimensional systems. The TÜBİTAK Incentive Award is given to scientists under the age of 40 who have demonstrated the potential[Read More…]
Elif Gökşen Köstem was appointed as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law.
Prof. Hitay Özbay of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was elected as principal member of the Türkiye Science Academy—Bilim Akademisi at the academy’s general assembly in November 2025. Bilim Akademisi aims to promote and advance scientific research and knowledge, focusing on the values of scientific merit, freedom and integrity. The academy is composed of scholars, researchers and scientists who have made[Read More…]
By Radman Abrishami (EE/III) This is an informative and descriptive review of a Bilkent Symphony Orchestra classical concert that took place on November 29. The first work was Prokofiev’s Sinfonia Concertante, E Minor, Op.125 featuring Victor Julien Laferrière, a young yet professional French cellist. The second work was Tchaikovsky’s Symphony[Read More…]
Sen. Lect. Jamel Ben Chafra was appointed as Acting Chair of the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management. Dr. Seda Uyanık Tanrıverdi was appointed as Acting Chair of the Department of Turkish Literature. Assoc. Prof. Aykut Koç was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.[Read More…]
The Faculty of Law held the opening ceremony of the Erdal Onar Seminar Room on December 15, 2025, established in honor of Prof. Erdal Onar in acknowledgment of his valuable contributions to legal education. Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan attended the ceremony along with academics and distinguished guests. Prof. Onar’s academic[Read More…]
Radio Bilkent organized its Winter Bazaar on December 17 at the Spring Festival Area, bringing together students for an evening filled with music, shopping and festive cheer ahead of the final exam period. The event featured a variety of food and beverage stands as well as booths selling gift items,[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Ho Ho…Oh No! Fellow happy merry people of Bilkent, this week is THE week. New Year is right around the corner with the not-so-fun surprise of finals. Honestly, I don’t know if this counts as torture, but it feels[Read More…]
During the semester break, the Physical Education and Sports Center will offer various courses. Participants may register at any of the Sports Halls. Course Dates: January 7 – February 8 Registration Dates: Until January 6 Dormitories Sports Hall Tuesday: Yoga, 6–7 p.m. Thursday: Yoga, 6–7 p.m. Main Sports Hall Monday:[Read More…]
