The “Sports as a Way of Life” cycling tour will be held on March 30, at the East Campus Sports Hall, Spring Fest Area. Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 11 a.m. Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/ Participation: All Bilkent students, academic and staff members and their families and graduates and their families are[Read More…]
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Research Sheds Light on Eco-cultural History of Fallow Deer
Recent archaeological research, led by Bilkent alumna and senior lecturer in zooarchaeology at the University of Groningen, Dr. Canan Çakırlar, sheds light on the eco-cultural history of fallow deer, pivotal in the Dutch deer parks debate. Published studies refute assumptions of the deer’s invasiveness in Europe, tracing their presence back[Read More…]
IPA-3 Digital Ecosystem for Teacher Training Workshop Runs in Eskişehir
The Bilkent University Faculty of Education is working to enhance the digital skills of teachers to ultimately benefit 18 million students in Türkiye through the IPA-3 “Digital Ecosystem for Teacher Training” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNICEF and Bilkent University Faculty of Education in collaboration with[Read More…]
Department of IR Showcases Women’s Experiences in the IR Field
On March 13, the Department of International Relations organized a talk titled “Women in International Relations” for International Women’s Day. Under the moderation of Dr. Tuğba Bayar, guests Ambassador Zeynep Sibel Algan, Ambassador Ceren Yazgan and Prof. Özlem Tür, from METU discussed the challenges and advantages of being a woman[Read More…]
Student Council Mid-term Election Results
Mid-term elections were held on Wednesday, March 13, in the departments of Economics, Psychology and Faculty of Law for the recently vacated Student Council seats. Faculty of Law representative Buğra Polat, Department of Economics representative Aslı Gökçen Beşe and Department of Psychology representative Munise Sıla Göçer were elected. Buğra Polat[Read More…]
IAED PhD Student Receives Grant
Beyza Yazıcı, a PhD student in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, has been selected as one of 25 researchers to receive a grant for her thesis study under the Doctoral Thesis Support Program initiated by the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU) for 2024. Yazıcı is conducting her doctoral studies under the[Read More…]
Discover the Future at the Engineering and Science Graduate Open House
Date: Saturday, March 23 Exploring Personal Potential: This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the diverse realms of academia at the Graduate School of Engineering and Science. With a selection of 11 dynamic graduate programs and cutting-edge research initiatives, Bilkent is at the forefront of innovation and discovery. What[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Onur Özcan
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Assoc. Prof. Onur Özcan conducts research at the intersection of mechanical engineering and robotics and creates miniature robots inspired by nature. He received his bachelor’s degree (in 2007) from Sabancı University Mechatronics Engineering program and his master’s (in 2010) and doctorate degrees (in 2012) from Carnegie[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ömer Erşekerci Department: Management How often do you exercise? I exercise five days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I’ve become more disciplined. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? They should not give up. Keep[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Muhammad Waqas Nisar Department: Management Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Turkey? My first impression of Turkey was associated with its rich history, including the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Turkey is home to numerous historical landmarks, such as the Hagia[Read More…]