Kumru Arapgirlioğlu graduated from the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University and received her master’s degree in Environmental Planning and Resource Management from Florida State University. She received her doctorate from Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
The Sporting Life
Name: Ozan Aksakal Department: Law How often do you exercise? I exercise six days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I have self-confidence and muscle/brain coordination as a result. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? Don’t[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Haider Raheem Department: ME Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? It was mesmerizing. I took a cab from the airport with two of my now best friends who were strangers then, Shaham and Huzaifa. I still remember sticking my[Read More…]
Swim and Fit Challenge Results
The “Sports As a Way of Life” Swim and Fit Challenge event is now complete. Swim and Fit Challenge participants exercised regularly for four weeks, committing to sports for at least two and at most five times per week. The main aim of the challenge was to help students acquire[Read More…]
A Solo Exhibition by FA Alumna
Department of Fine Arts ’05 graduate Assoc. Prof. Seval Şener opened a solo exhibition, “Sleeping Venus,” at the Siyah Beyaz Art Gallery on December 6. The artist, who focuses on nudes in relation to original sin and expulsion from paradise, presents works that are centered on art history and mythology.[Read More…]
Innovative Nano-Drug Delivery Technology for Cancer Treatment
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…]
Bilkent Faculty Elected as Principal Members of the Science Academy
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…]
The International Chronicles
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…]
Bilkent Teams Take to the Courts
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…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Pierre Yves Vandermeersch
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…]