On Tuesday, November 25, SHARP – the Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting and Prevention Unit – will host an important awareness event in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The talk titled “Toxic Masculinity” by Prof. Tayfun Atay. The event will take place from[Read More…]
The “Bilkent Sports Games” squash tournament will be held on November 25–27, at the Dormitories Sports Hall. All students are welcome to participate in this activity, which consists of competitions in men and women’s categories. Dates and Categories: November 25: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate November 26: Men’s Beginner November 27:[Read More…]
Name: Ahmet Faruk Erdem Department: EE How often do you exercise? I exercise five to six times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I feel more lively and feel like my health is improving. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport[Read More…]
Asst. Prof. Thomas Howard from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations & Ideas has been awarded the 2025 Ralph Cohen Prize from “New Literary History” journal. Dr. Howard received the prize for his essay, “Anesthetic Reading: Ether, Nitrous Oxide and Nineteenth-Century Interpretation.” Named in honor of “New Literary History’s founding editor,[Read More…]
November 10, 2025, marked the 87th anniversary of the passing of Türkiye’s beloved Atatürk. Bilkent University commemorated the solemn occasion over the course of two days with several events. On November 8, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tolga Atalay Ün and featuring Miguel da Silva on viola and Nusret İspir on clarinet, presented a concert in memory of Atatürk. The performance, held[Read More…]
Name: Talha Berktan Baş Department: CS How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It makes me feel healthier and happier. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? Ask professionals about what movements[Read More…]
The “Bilkent Sports Games” tennis tournament is about to begin. All students are welcome to participate in this activity. Dates and Categories: November 18: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate November 19: Men’s Beginner November 20: Men’s Intermediate and Advanced Time: 6 p.m. Place: Indoor Tennis Courts Registration: All Sports Halls For more information call ext.[Read More…]
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Muhammad Moeez Jamali Department: MAN/I Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I expected Ankara to be as chaotic as İstanbul, but Ankara was quite the contrary. The Ankara airport was really empty, and the person sitting next to me on the plane was from Bilkent.[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr In the midst of the mid-term season, where people fight over empty seats in the dining hall or empty chairs in our well-heated library, I, for one, feel like nothing is changing and time is stuck. I know that’s a bit depressing, but isn’t November the right time to feel like[Read More…]
Bilkent University Library participated in ANKOSLink 2025, held at the Nation’s Library in Ankara on November 4–6, under the theme “Library 5.0: Human re-Centered Digital Transformation.” This year’s international conference brought together professionals from university and research libraries to discuss how artificial intelligence, digital services and human-centered design are reshaping the mission and practices of[Read More…]
