Name: Yusuf Emir Tümer Department: MAN How often do you exercise? I exercise twice a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Working out improves my quality of life and helps me relieve stress. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Dear readers, I know I usually give you the details of the month’s bearings and festivities, but I feel like I ought to tell you something or at least share my embarrassment because as they say, if you are able to talk about it, then you ain’t got[Read More…]
On Sunday, March 8, members of the Bilkent community came together for a nature walk organized as part of the International Women’s Day activities. The event took place on a sunny day on campus, bringing together faculty members, staff, students and their families. Participants walked along the route and spent time outdoors, enjoying the[Read More…]
Prof. Nükhet A. Sandal (IR ’04) has been appointed Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Her appointment will take effect on July 1, 2026, following approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. Prof. Sandal earned her BA in International[Read More…]
The International Conference on Legal Aspects of Migration Management, organized by the Faculty of Law and the Jean Monnet Chair in Legal Aspects of Migration Management in the EU and in Türkiye, took place at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium on March 6–7. The program featured a keynote address by Prof. Dr. James Hathaway and thematic[Read More…]
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Ngwa Bidinga Kapapi Department: Computer Engineering University: Case Western Reserve University Country of Origin: USA What were your first impressions about Türkiye?The first thing that hit me wasn’t the language or the food, it was the style. Everyone looked effortlessly put together, men in long[Read More…]
We are deeply saddened to announce that Dr. Talat Şenocak, one of the most beloved members of the Department of Economics and an alumnus (MATH BS ’06, ECON MA ’09, PhD ’25), passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. We wish to extend our condolences to the Şenocak family, his[Read More…]
On Wednesday, February 25, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı, the founder of Bilkent University, was commemorated on the 16th anniversary of his passing. Early in the afternoon, a ceremony was held at the site of Prof. Doğramacı’s grave, outside the Doğramacızade Ali Paşa Mosque. Family members along with Bilkent University Board of Trustees Chair Gülsev Kale, Bilkent University Rector Kürşat Aydoğan, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Türkiye H.E. Rashad Mammadov, representatives of the[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Hygge Lately, I’ve been spending more time at home. Cold days, quiet evenings, soft lights, warm drinks. Instead of feeling guilty about it—as I used to—I decided to embrace it. Normally, I would imagine myself losing my mind during this uncertain and loose period before my Erasmus journey. Waiting, not[Read More…]
Organized by the Türkiye University Sports Federation, the Unilig American Football 1st League competitions were held with the participation of 24 teams. Representing Bilkent University, the American Football Team finished second in its group, winning four out of five matches. Match Results: Bilkent University 23 – 8 Marmara University Bilkent University 71 – 0 Selçuk University Bilkent University 23 – 12 Afyon Kocatepe University [Read More…]
