Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Dr. Gürkan Yeşilöz and his team have developed an innovative nano-bioconjugate drug delivery system designed to treat various diseases. This research seeks to improve the effectiveness of current treatment methods, particularly for cancer, while reducing side effects. The technology, built on protein-based nano-carrier[Read More…]
Prof. Orhan Arıkan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Nesim Erkip, faculty member at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Prof. Semih Koray, retired faculty member of the Department of Economics were elected as principal members of the Türkiye Science Academy — Bilim Akademisi, at the academy’s general assembly[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Leman El Aydin Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics Country of Origin: The Netherlands What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Since I was born, I’ve been coming to Turkey every year, and my impression has always been the same: incredibly hospitable people, delicious food[Read More…]
Men and women’s basketball, volleyball and futsal teams will represent Bilkent between December 2 and 20 in the tournaments organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation. All Bilkent students are encouraged to support the teams in the competitions Bikent University is hosting in basketball and volleyball. The tournament program is[Read More…]
BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER IV) Pierre Yves Vandermeersch is an instructor in the Second Foreign Language Program. He is currently teaching LNG 131 (German I) and LNG 132 (German II). After obtaining his MA in German Literature and Civilization at the University of Lille in 2000, he worked as[Read More…]
Name: İrem Cansu Bilgin Department: EE How often do you exercise? Five times a week, two to three hours each day. How has regular exercise affected your life? Regular exercise has improved my physical and mental health. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport[Read More…]
The Physical Education and Sports Center invites all Bilkent students to approach the examination period in a physically and mentally refreshed, relaxed, and renewed manner by joining the “Sports as a Way of Life” breathing and meditation session, which will be held at the Main Sports Hall on December 17[Read More…]
On December 8, the 18th Ankara Start-up Summit took place at the Bilkent Concert Hall, attracting more than 500 attendees. The event, organized by the Bilkent Young Entrepreneurs Society in partnership with Bilkent Cyberpark, brought founders of aspiring startups together with representatives of the entrepreneurial world. The summit culminated in[Read More…]
Organized by Bilkent University TEDx Student Club, TEDxBilkent 2024 attracted more than 800 participants with its list of inspiring speakers and enriching program. The theme of this year’s event, held at Grand Mercure Ankara Hotel on Saturday, December 7, was “Labirent” (Labyrinth). The event began with an opening speech by[Read More…]
Asst. Prof. Nuri Cihan Kayaçetin from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design has acquired a grant from the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership (DUT) 2023 Call. Dr. Kayaçetin is the coordinator and the main applicant for the Co-creating Urban Living Labs for the Circular Regenerative Neighbourhoods (Urban-CoLLaR) project, and[Read More…]
