Asst. Prof. Brian David McPhee of the Program in Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas has recently published a new book, offering fresh insights into Apollonius’ “Argonautica” and its relationship with “The Homeric Hymns.” Titled “Apollonius’ Argonautica and the Homeric Hymns: A Study in Hymnody, Hero Cult, and Homeric Reception,” the work[Read More…]
As a result of the evaluations for the 2024 MCSA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Asst. Prof. Onur Tümtürk from the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture has received funding from the ERA Fellowship program, and post doctoral researcher Dr. Selma Mayda from Bilkent UNAM has received funding from the European Postdoctoral[Read More…]
The timeless epic “Iliad” will be presented on stage in an adaptation by Alessandro Baricco, directed by Işıl Kasapoğlu. As the second graduation project of the Department of Performing Arts students, the production brings to life Homer’s classic tale of heroism, ambition, loss and triumph, exploring the battles of gods,[Read More…]
The Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2025, a startup pitch competition, is now open to all undergraduate students of all programs and MBA students. Organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration, the Beba Foundation, and Loop Games, the competition is supported by Bilkent Cyberpark and Durukan Confectionary. The challenge encourages students[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Naila Mahmudlu Department: Interior Architecture and Environmental Design junior student Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I loved how beautifully Türkiye’s deep history blends with its modern energy. The genuine warmth and hospitality of the people reminded me of[Read More…]
Organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation, the Inter-university Indoor Athletics Championships took place in Bursa on February 25–26, with the participation of 20 universities. Bilkent athletes participated for the first time in the athletics branch races, and the team of nine finished ninth in Türkiye.
The EUSA Rugby 7’s Championship Games will be held on July 21-24, 2025, at Bilkent and METU. For an unforgettable volunteering experience, registration is available in the following areas: – Ceremonies and protocol – Accreditation procedure – Communication and results management – Medical support At the end of the competition,[Read More…]
BY İREM NAZ DUYMUŞ (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Asst. Prof. Kara McCormack is a faculty member at the Department of American Culture and Literature. Dr. McCormack is an American cultural studies scholar, with a focus on the American West and science fiction, including film, television and public space. She received her PhD[Read More…]
The Faculty of Business Administration hosted a seminar featuring Can Ediger, Regional Manager at Migros, overseeing Ankara and Middle Anatolia. A Bilkent alumnus (BF/’00), Ediger shared his career journey and discussed key retail trends, including technological advancements, changing consumer behavior, and pricing challenges. He highlighted RFID technology’s potential to improve[Read More…]
On Wednesday, February 26, the İhsan and Ayser Doğramacı Science, Culture and Arts Center hosted a special event titled “A Story of a Biennial: The Mardin Biennial.” The session, featured Döne Otyam and Hakan Irmak, the founders of the Mardin Biennial, was moderated by Sera Sade of Galeri Siyah Beyaz. [Read More…]
