Bilkent University is hosting its annual Zero Waste Festival this week. The festival began with a series of seminars on April 9 and will continue with a lively outdoor event on April 17 at the Spring Festival area. The festival will feature sports events, environmental talks, student artwork and interactive[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
COMD Podcast Celebrates 100 Episodes with Lynch Tribute
Bilkent COMD’s “You Made Me Watch That?!” film podcast is celebrating a major milestone with the 100th podcast release, a tribute to the iconic filmmaker David Lynch. Since its launch in 2022, the podcast has gained a remarkable audience, with a combined total of more than 15,000 streams across Spotify[Read More…]
Bilkent Spring Run 2025
Held each year by the Physical Education and Sports Center as part of its “Sports As a Way of Life” program, the Spring Run will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. All students, alumni, faculty, staff and all family members are invited to participate. Participants can register[Read More…]
Academic Administrative Appointments
Crystal Marie Whetstone was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of International Relations. Kerem Yıldırım was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
Administrative Appointments
Emre Uzun was appointed as the Coordinator of the Institutional Data Analysis and Quality Management Unit (VAK).
International Gathering on Functional Materials and Nanotechnology at UNAM
Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute jointly organized the “Bilkent University UNAM and University of Twente MESA+: Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Workshop 2025” on March 19–20. Aimed at strengthening scientific ties and fostering knowledge exchange, the event brought together leading researchers in[Read More…]
Creative Showcase at FADA
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture hosted an exhibition featuring artworks produced by faculty members. The exhibition opened in the FADA exhibition hall between April 9 and 11. Ten artists participated in the exhibition, presenting works in various media including sculpture, painting, video art and installation. The participating artists[Read More…]
Cycling Tour: Sunday, April 20
The “Sports As a Way of Life” cycling tour event will start on April 20, at the East Sports Hall at 11 a.m. Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/ All Bilkent students, academic and staff members and their families, and graduates and their families are eligible to take part in this activity. Participants may[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Sara Elfadil Hassan Abdelhalim Department: Architecture senior student Country of Origin: Sudan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? When I first arrived in Türkiye, the cool weather and green landscapes stood out to me most, in stark contrast to the hot desert climate[Read More…]
Tennis Tournament
All students are welcome to participate in the “Bilkent Sports Games” tennis tournaments. Dates and Categories: Tuesday, April 22: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate Thursday, April 24: Men’s Beginner and Intermediate Friday, April 25: Men’s Advanced Time: 6 p.m. Place: Indoor Tennis Courts • Students in GE 250/251 will receive five[Read More…]