The “Sports As a Way of Life” cycling tour will start on April 19, at the East Sports Hall. Time: 11 a.m. Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/ All Bilkent students, academic and staff members, their families and graduates and their families are eligible participate in this activity. Participants may use their own bike, or bicycles will be provided for[Read More…]
The Kalbiye Tansel and Çiğdem Barçan Tansel Thesis Awards ceremony, organized by the Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences, took place on Thursday, April 2, at C-Block Auditorium. The ceremony began with opening remarks by Director Prof. Refet S. Gürkaynak. Prof. Aysıt Tansel, representing the Tansel family, was next to speak. At the ceremony, awards were presented for the 2022–23 and 2023–24 academic years. For the[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Dearest readers, despite my amazing observations and thoughts on new fashion trends this spring, I have noticed that a bunch of people are still wearing their martenitsas! That defeats the point and specialty of them. Let me explain. Martenitsa, for those who don’t know, is an adornment made of red and white[Read More…]
BY SAİDA RUSTAMOVA (CTIS/IV) Name: Perhat Amanlyyev (CS/III) fulltime student Country of Origin: Turkmenistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? When I first came to Türkiye, I was still a child, but I clearly remember how surprised I was by how different everything felt to me: the people, the clothing styles and the overall culture. I was[Read More…]
Tufan Kıymaz was appointed as Associate Deanof the Faculty of Humanities and Letters.
The SustainFest will be held on April 8 and 16, at the Mayfest Area and C-Block Auditorium. The event aims to raise awareness about sustainability, waste management and eco-friendly practices. A wide range of activities will be offered both days, including sports activities, Radio Bilkent live broadcasts and music performances such as the İDV High School Music Performance. Visitors can participate in[Read More…]
Bilkent University recently hosted a delegation from the University at Buffalo, led by President Prof. Tripathi and Vice Provost Prof. Kwak. Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan and Vice Rector Prof. Ezhan Karaşan headed the Bilkent delegation and extended a warm welcome to the guests. The meeting featured a signing ceremony for the renewal of the bilateral student exchange agreement, extending it until 2031. Representatives[Read More…]
Six Bilkent faculty members have received the Distinguished Young Scientist (BAGEP) awards for 2026. The awards are given by the Science Academy Association (Bilim Akademisi), established in 2011 “to promote, practice and uphold the principles of scientific merit, freedom and integrity.” The objective of the BAGEP program is to recognize highly promising young scientists and assist them in furthering[Read More…]
April 3rd is the birthday of Bilkent University’s founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year, the university community celebrates the occasion as Bilkent Day, with special events that include the annual Bilkent Day Conference and a commemorative concert. The Bilkent Day Conference, held at the Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, opened with remarks by Prof. Gülsev Kale, chair of the Board of Trustees, on Prof. Doğramacı’s ideals and Bilkent University’s vision: “Today, as we mark[Read More…]
April 3, 2026 marks the 111th anniversary of the birth of Bilkent University’s beloved founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year, Bilkent celebrates Prof. Doğramacı’s birthday as Bilkent Day, honoring his memory with deepest respect and affection. Bilkent Day includes two main events: the Bilkent Day Conference and a celebratory concert by the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra. The 2026 Bilkent Day conference will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium. Prof. Gülsev Kale, Board of[Read More…]
