Bilkent University has been awarded funding under the European Union’s Horizon Europe WIDERA Twinning program. The TWIST (Twinning Initiative for Soft Robotics Transition) project, to be led by Assoc. Prof. Onur Özcan from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, includes Prof. Evren Samur from the same department, and Assoc. Prof. Bilge[Read More…]
Prof. Erdal Arıkan, faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, has received the ACM Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award. The ACM Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award honors specific theoretical accomplishments that have had a significant and demonstrable effect on the practice of computing. Prof. Arıkan[Read More…]
Upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees and with the approval of the Council of Higher Education, Orhan Aytür assumed the position of Acting Rector of Bilkent University on 28 July 2026. As part of the new administrative structure, Ezhan Karaşan was appointed Provost, Hüseyin Boyacı was appointed Vice[Read More…]
The Physical Education and Sports Center held a yoga event on June 21 to mark World Yoga Day, with 31 people taking part. Held outdoors, the event featured breathing exercises, stretching and mindfulness-focused yoga practices. Yoga is a holistic practice followed by millions of people worldwide to support physical health,[Read More…]
UNAM Asst. Prof. Fatih İnci was awarded the 2025 İstanbul Technical University (İTÜ) Science Award. Dr. İnci received the award in the Fundamental Sciences category, in which he was recognized for his contributions to fundamental sciences through interdisciplinary research and the development of diagnostic technologies. Dr. İnci’s research at UNAM[Read More…]
Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026 concluded with the final pitches held on May 22. Organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration, Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Meteksan Türkiye, and Revitt, with the logistic support of Bilkent CYBERPARK, the competition brought together 10 finalist teams selected from 45 applicants. The finalists[Read More…]
Prof. Şefik Süzer from the Department of Chemistry has been awarded the Gaede Langmuir Award, presented biennially by the American Vacuum Society to only one individual. Prof. Süzer will receive the award and deliver a presentation on his work at the society’s conference to be held in Pittsburgh this November.[Read More…]
The university is pleased to announce the recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Awards for the 2025–26 academic year. Asst. Prof. Onur Çizmecioğlu, Asst. Prof. Arda Gitmez, Esra Tünay, Assoc. Prof. Eray Tüzün and Asst. Prof. Jonathan Coleman Williams were chosen for demonstrating outstanding teaching abilities and for contributing to students’[Read More…]
Bilkent University will welcome Prof. Kutalmış Görkay to the Department of Archeology to assume a pivotal role in the archaeological exploration and long-term preservation of the ancient city of Zeugma, one of the most significant urban centers on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. It is renowned today for[Read More…]
The Departments of Fine Arts and Graphic Design launched their joint graduation exhibition on Monday, June 8, at the Doğan Taşdelen Contemporary Arts Center on Tunus Street in Ankara. Marking the students’ first public presentation of their work, the exhibition showcased a diverse selection of final creative and research projects,[Read More…]
