A new chapter for the Urban-CoLLaR project began last week at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. For the kick-off meeting, IAED team led by Asst. Prof. Nuri Cihan Kayaçetin hosted researchers from partner institutions across six countries at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture on March[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
Bilkent Chess Champions
The “Bilkent Chess Cup” Inter-university chess tournament, organized for the first time this year by the Physical Education and Sports Center and Bilkent Chess Society, took place on March 22–23 at the East Sports Hall. Bilkent University finished first in the tournament, which included 50 students from Bilkent, METU, Hacettepe,[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Tunç Bayındır Department: ECON How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It helps me get away from the daily stress. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? I[Read More…]
Student Athletes Gather at Bilkent for Angora Cup
The first stage of the 20th Angora Cup Inter-university Sports Festival is complete. Around 250 students from 10 universities competed in five sports. Bilkent athletes excelled, securing top-three results. The leading teams and individuals are listed below. Badminton 1. Bilkent University 2. Atılım University 3. METU Women’s Tennis 1. Bilkent[Read More…]
Bilkent Student Places Sixth in Shooting Championship
Organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, the Inter-university Turkish shooting championship took place in Sakarya. Thirty-four athletes from 15 universities participated in the air pistol category. Bilkent student Elif Sünnetci (MSN) finished in sixth place across Türkiye.
Library Week
Library Week in Türkiye is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the importance of libraries and promoting literacy and reading culture across the country. This year marks the 61st anniversary of the celebration, with the theme “Productive Libraries.” As part of the celebrations, Bilkent University Library will host three events.[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Saida Rustamova Department: CTIS junior student Country of Origin: Tajikistan/Uzbekistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I was really impressed by people’s patriotism and love for Atatürk. Also, how caring they are towards animals is amazing. What do you like best about Bilkent[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Elif Sünnetci Department: Materials Science and Nanotechnology How often do you exercise? I try to exercise at least four days a week. In addition to regular fitness workouts, I always dedicate extra time to my specialized sport discipline, shooting. How has regular exercise affected your life? Although exercising regularly[Read More…]
Celebrating Prof. İhsan Doğramacı’s Birthday on Bilkent Day
April 3, 2025, marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of Bilkent University’s beloved founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year Bilkent celebrates Prof. Doğramacı’s birthday as Bilkent Day, honoring his memory with deepest respect and affection. A celebratory concert by the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra will be held on April 14[Read More…]
Bilkent University Leads New Era in Sagalassos Excavations
Bilkent University has taken over the management of the Sagalassos excavations in Burdur, which had been led by KU Leuven for 35 years. The Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, a leading interdisciplinary initiative, aims to further its exploration of the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwest Türkiye. Nestled in the Taurus[Read More…]