The Department of Political Science and Public Administration (POLS) held a Mentorship Network certificate ceremony and mentee session on November 11, attended by Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, FEASS Dean Prof. Refet S. Gürkaynak, POLS Chair Assoc. Prof. Meral Uğur Çınar, Academic Advisor Assoc. Prof. Tolga Bölükbaşı, and Career and Alumni[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
Department of Fine Arts Runs Monotype Workshop
On Tuesday, November 11, Semih Zeki and Ardan Özmenoğlu, both instructors in the Department of Fine Arts, conducted a monotype workshop at FADA. Monotype is distinguished within the field of printmaking by its defining characteristic as a single-edition process (1/1). Each print produced through this technique is unique and cannot[Read More…]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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…]
Squash Tournament
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…]
Sporting Life
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…]
Thomas Howard Receives 2025 Ralph Cohen Prize
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…]
Bilkent Pays Homage to Atatürk
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…]
Sporting Life
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…]
Tennis Tournament
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…]
The International Chronicles
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…]