Author: Bilkent News Editorial

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…]

Academic Administrative Appointments 

Crystal Marie Whetstone was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of International Relations.   Kerem Yıldırım was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. 

International Gathering on Functional Materials and Nanotechnology at UNAM 

Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) and the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute jointly organized the “Bilkent University UNAM and University of Twente MESA+: Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Workshop 2025” on March 19–20. Aimed at strengthening scientific ties and fostering knowledge exchange, the event brought together leading researchers in[Read More…]

Creative Showcase at FADA 

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture hosted an exhibition featuring artworks produced by faculty members. The exhibition opened in the FADA exhibition hall between April 9 and 11.  Ten artists participated in the exhibition, presenting works in various media including sculpture, painting, video art and installation. The participating artists[Read More…]

Cycling Tour: Sunday, April 20 

The “Sports As a Way of Life” cycling tour event will start on April 20, at the East Sports Hall at 11 a.m.  Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/  All Bilkent students, academic and staff members and their families, and graduates and their families are eligible to take part in this activity. Participants may[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III)  Name: Sara Elfadil Hassan Abdelhalim           Department: Architecture senior student     Country of Origin: Sudan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   When I first arrived in Türkiye, the cool weather and green landscapes stood out to me most, in stark contrast to the hot desert climate[Read More…]

Tennis Tournament 

All students are welcome to participate in the “Bilkent Sports Games” tennis tournaments.     Dates and Categories:   Tuesday, April 22: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate  Thursday, April 24: Men’s Beginner and Intermediate  Friday, April 25: Men’s Advanced  Time: 6 p.m.   Place: Indoor Tennis Courts   • Students in GE 250/251 will receive five[Read More…]

Sports Tournament and Events Highlights

“Sports As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Games” events and tournaments were organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center in March. Approximately 600 students participated in table tennis, rowing, trekking, fit challenge, and step challenge tournaments and events. Table TennisWomen’s Intermediate1- Elifnur Avcı2- Zeynep ÖzdurMen’s Beginner1- Erdem[Read More…]

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