On October 11, Bilkent University students and faculty members joined an on-site testing event of the CULTURATI platform at the Ankara Citadel, combining history, culture and digital innovation in a unique experiential learning activity. The event was organized in collaboration with the Tourism Club and the Department of Tourism and[Read More…]
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Bilkent University Represented at DUT National and International Events
Asst. Prof. Nuri Cihan Kayaçetin from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED) recently represented Bilkent University and the Urban-CoLLaR (Co-creating Urban Living Labs for the Circular Regenerative Neighbourhoods) project at two major events organized within the framework of the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) program. Invited by TÜBİTAK,[Read More…]
Mustafa Ordu Publishes New Book
UNAM Asst. Prof. Mustafa Ordu has authored a new book entitled “Nanogenerators: Energy Harvesters and Self-powered Sensors,” published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The book examines nanogenerator technologies from an interdisciplinary perspective, bringing together the fundamental knowledge and concepts of this field. Focusing in particular on the principles of[Read More…]
Student Council Election Results
The final step in the Student Council election process was completed on October 14 with the selection of the council’s president and the elections for the vacant executive and audit committee positions. The new Student Council president is Emir Taha Kesen (MAN/II) and the vice president is Cevdet Cem Kılınç[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Adib Adnan Hoque Department: (CTIS/I) Country of Origin: Bangladesh What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I liked the weather in the fall here, which is cool. It makes it nice to study here without humidity and UV9. I need to say that Türkiye is[Read More…]
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By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Before spiraling down to mid-term season, we had our very own “Performative Male Contest,” highlighting lots of great outfit suggestions and amazing tote bags. Very special thanks to the Bilkent Fashion Society for bringing the idea to our school[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Games” Results
Sport As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Games” events and tournaments, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, took place in September and October. Approximately 150 students participated in swimming, athletics, trekking and cycling tour tournaments and events.Below are the rankings at the end of the tournaments.Swimming[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Athletics 800m Middle Distance
The “Bilkent Sports Games” athletics 800m middle distance competitions will be held on October 22 at the Stadium. All Bilkent students are welcome to participate in the competitions. Date: Wednesday, October 22 Time: 6 p.m. Place: Stadium Registration: All Sports Halls Students taking GE 250/251 will receive 10 points for completing the activity. For more information please[Read More…]
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By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) The Art of Healing Cracks Is Ankara a feeling? I believe it is. When you move to a new city and start from scratch, it welcomes you in its own peculiar way. At first, you chase the clichés—visiting the popular spots, testing the stereotypes handed to you by others and perhaps by your past[Read More…]
Thomas Zimmermann Co-edits Festschrift for Tuba Ökse
Prof. A. Tuba Ökse is considered a truly distinguished Turkish archaeology scholar who has achieved widespread international acclaim. Affiliated with Kocaeli University, she has completed and continues to lead numerous projects, expanding from Hittite sanctuaries in central Türkiye to the earliest Neolithic sites along the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in Upper Mesopotamia, enhancing our knowledge of Anatolian cultures[Read More…]