BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Cahide Esra Altunsöz Department: Law (Erasmus+) University: Leibniz University Hannover Country of Origin: Germany What were your first impressions about Türkiye?Honestly, it felt strange and familiar at the same time. Strange because everything was new: a new city, a new campus, a new life. But[Read More…]
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Bilkent Jessup Team: Success in Washington D.C.
The Faculty of Law Jessup Team—Pelin Alan, Zeynep Balkan, Doğa Can and İlayda Soysal—became the first Bilkent team to participate in the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. Coached by Asst. Prof. A. Dicle Ergin and Grease Researcher Yeşim Köseoğlu (LAW/PhD), the team earned a highly selective Exhibition Team spot (one of only eight globally emerging teams) after[Read More…]
Table Tennis and Cycling Teams Compete in National Championships
Organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, the Inter-university Road Cycling Championship took place in Alanya on April 13–15, with the participation of 27 athletes from 19 universities. Representing Bilkent, student-athlete Ayşe Gürer competed in the event and finished seventh in Türkiye. In addition, the Bilkent men’s table tennis team participated in the Inter-university Table Tennis Championship held in Burdur on April 13–17.[Read More…]
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By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Dearest readers, as the weather has reigned its fortune to be relatively nice, it is my duty to inform you of a few (but very majestic) different activities to enjoy this month. Though I come bearing little, I assure you what lacks in number shall make up for[Read More…]
Library Marks 40th Anniversary
The Bilkent University Library celebrated its 40th anniversary with a panel titled “40 Years of Bilkent University Library,” held at the Library Art Gallery with the participation of Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan. The panel brought together three directors who have played key roles in shaping the development of the Bilkent University Library across different periods. Founding Director (1986–2005)[Read More…]
Administrative Appointments
Mr. Onur Şibil was appointed as Director of Human Resources Department.
Academic Administrative Appointments
Nail Akar was appointed as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
Spring Fest 2026
Bilkent’s annual Spring Festival is taking place April 24–25 at the Main Campus Green Field and the Odeon. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and continues until 11:15 p.m. on Saturday—so come by and enjoy the festivities. The Radio Bilkent 31st anniversary party is set for Friday, April 24, from 8[Read More…]
SustainFest Promotes Eco-friendly Options
On April 16, SustainFest was held at the Spring Festival Area. The aim of the festival was to raise awareness about sustainability, waste management and eco-friendly practices. A wide range of activities was offered throughout the day, including sports events, Radio Bilkent live broadcasts and music performances. Visitors participated in improvisational acting exercises, tango performances, Tai Chi sessions and breathing and meditation[Read More…]
Breathing and Meditation
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 May 5 at 6[Read More…]