Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center’s (UNAM) Asst Prof. Aykut Erbaş has uncovered a critical mechanism explaining how the cell nucleus resists external mechanical forces. In their paper entitled “Peripheral Heterochromatin Tethering is Required for Chromatin-Based Nuclear Mechanical Response,” the researchers demonstrate that the primary factor responsible for the nucleus’s[Read More…]
The results of the 2025-B-01 call, launched by TÜSEB to support R&D projects offering innovative solutions in the field of health sciences and technologies, have been announced. According to data shared by Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB), a total of 1,198 applications were submitted. Of these, 736 project proposals were[Read More…]
Assoc. Prof. Yıldıray Yıldız of the Department of Mechanical Engineering,has accepted an invitation from the European Control Association (EUCA) to serve as Türkiye’s representative on its General Assembly, beginning January 1, 2026. His appointment was approved by a vote of the current Assembly members at their recent meeting. Assoc. Prof.[Read More…]
Ali Ramazan Aksoy, a recent graduate from the Faculty of Law, earned second place in the Tax Marathon competition, organized by Ernst & Young. Notably, three of the finalists were from the Faculty of Law. The competition brought together top-performing law students from across the country to tackle complex legal[Read More…]
The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which brought together leading figures of the defence sector and showcased the latest technological innovations, was held at the İstanbul Expo Center between July 22–27. During the fair, an innovative invention developed under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Onur Özcan, faculty member[Read More…]
A new group of international exchange and full-time students has arrived for the fall semester. This semester Bilkent University is hosting 100 new exchange students and 80 full-time international students from 50 countries. Bilkent welcomed the students with an orientation program held by the Office of International Students and Exchange[Read More…]
BY İREM NAZ DUYMUŞ (AMER/III) & EDA EMEKOĞLU (AMER/III) Dearest Bilkenter, Let me humbly introduce this earnest endeavor: Four Editorials for Bilkent — a corner of ink and thought, crafted not merely to be read, but to be felt, reflected upon, belonged to and even participated in. This new column[Read More…]
The 2025 European Universities Rugby 7s Championship, part of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) calendar, took place in Ankara from July 21 to 24. Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University (METU) hosted the event, bringing together 18 university teams from seven different countries, including Türkiye, to compete for[Read More…]
The Physical Education and Sports Center has another great semester of healthy, fun activities scheduled for Fall 2025. The courses and programs being offered include badminton, group exercise programs, martial arts, pilates, squash, table tennis, tennis and yoga, etc. Registration for this year’s fall semester sports courses will take place[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” trekking activity will be held on September 21 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake. All Bilkent students, academic and staff members, their families, and graduates and their families are eligible to participate in this activity. Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/ Registration: All Sports Halls
