Author: Bilkent News Editorial

FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Dr. Kumru Arapgirlioğlu

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…]

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…]

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…]

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