Ms. Ruth Griffiths from Aston University International Office visited Bilkent on October 10. Together with Bilkent University Office of International Students and Exchange Programs, Ms. Griffiths met with related faculty officials, and a presentation session on the Erasmus+ Student Exchange Program between Bilkent and Aston Universities was organized. Many students[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Asst. Prof. Daniel Peter Johnson
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Daniel Johnson, chair of the Department of American Culture and Literature, is a historian of early America and the early modern Atlantic world. He received his PhD in History from Binghamton University–SUNY in 2011. Dr. Johnson’s research explores the relationship between social change and cultural formation[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Tasneem Hamed Department: Tourism and Hotel Management Country of Origin: Palestine/Lebanon What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I came here in 2016 when I was about 11. It was scary coming here at that age, not knowing the language or anyone. It was[Read More…]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Seminar for Women
On October 26, Bilkent will host Mellivora BJJ Academy for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Self-Defense Seminar specifically designed for women. The event is open to all women interested in martial arts. The seminar will take place at the Dormitories Sports Hall on Saturday, October 26, at 11 a.m. Participants[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Şevval Bilgin Department: IE How often do you exercise? I exercise three times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I’ve started to feel much more awake throughout the day. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? [Read More…]
Faculty Promotions
Hande Ilgaz, faculty member in the Department of Psychology, was appointed as associate professor.
“Sports As a Way of Life” Swim Challenge Runs from October 21
The “Sports As a Way of Life” Swim Challenge, held at the Dormitories Sports Hall/Swimming Pool, will run October 21 – November 17 (Men’s) / November 24 (Women’s) and is open to all students, academic and staff members and their families and graduates and their families. To receive points, participants[Read More…]
CTIS Department Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence
The Department of Information Systems and Technologies (CTIS) celebrated its 30th anniversary last week, marking three decades of excellence in education as the first department of its kind in Türkiye. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including graduates, current students, past and present faculty members and industry[Read More…]
UNAM Supports Japanese Institute’s Kaman-Kalehöyük Excavations
The advanced infrastructure of Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is bringing a new dimension to the excavation efforts of the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology (JIAA) in Kırşehir, specifically at Kaman-Kalehöyük and Yassıhöyük. For over 38 years, the institute has been conducting excavations under the direction of Dr.[Read More…]
Music Students Succeed in International Competition
Students from the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts have returned with awards from the “Majaoja Percussion Competition 2024,” held in Tampere, Finland. Under the guidance of their instructor, Aydın Mecid, the percussion students achieved notable success. In the 16-year-old category, Ege Başabak won first place, while Efe Sağıroğluları took[Read More…]