Artun Saday, a master’s student in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, earned a gold and a silver medal in the blue belt division at the Grappling Industries BJJ tournament held in Georgia on April 5. Ömer Meriç Erdem, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student, also stood out by winning a bronze medal[Read More…]
Author: Bilkent News Editorial
The Sporting Life
Name: Asu Nur Kurt Department: Management How often do you exercise? I exercise three times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Its helps me manage my mental health and stress levels from my busy schedule while keeping me energized. What do you suggest to those who are[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life’’ Cycling Tour
On Sunday, March 20, nearly 70 Bilkenters were ready at the starting line near the East Campus Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. The competitors followed the route from East Campus to the Stadium. Students who took part in the class earned[Read More…]
Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
The 3-on-3 Turkish basketball championship, organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, took place at Gazi University. Approximately 300 athletes from 62 universities competed in the tournament. Women and men’s teams from Bilkent participated in the event. The Bilkent women’s team finished third in its group, while the men’s team[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Onur Osmanoğlu
BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER/IV) Asst. Prof. Onur Osmanoğlu is a faculty member in the Department of Management. Dr. Osmanoğlu joined Bilkent University in 2023. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Koç University (2023), an MSc in Marketing Management from Tilburg University (2016) and a BSc in Management from[Read More…]
Our Profound Loss
The Bilkent community is deeply saddened by the loss of Emirhan Kaya, Department of Information Systems and Technologies fourth-year student. Deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends and the Bilkent community. To convey condolences to Emirhan Kaya’s family, a digital register of condolences has been prepared and can be[Read More…]
TURAK Renews THM Accreditation
On March 26, the Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (TURAK), the sole YÖK-authorized agency to accredit tourism-related higher education programs in Türkiye, awarded the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management (THM) a full six-year renewal of its existing accreditation. The renewal process was nearly one year long and included[Read More…]
Zero Waste Festival Continues
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…]
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…]