Date: Saturday, March 23 Exploring Personal Potential: This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the diverse realms of academia at the Graduate School of Engineering and Science. With a selection of 11 dynamic graduate programs and cutting-edge research initiatives, Bilkent is at the forefront of innovation and discovery. What[Read More…]
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Assoc. Prof. Onur Özcan conducts research at the intersection of mechanical engineering and robotics and creates miniature robots inspired by nature. He received his bachelor’s degree (in 2007) from Sabancı University Mechatronics Engineering program and his master’s (in 2010) and doctorate degrees (in 2012) from Carnegie[Read More…]
Name: Ömer Erşekerci Department: Management How often do you exercise? I exercise five days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I’ve become more disciplined. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? They should not give up. Keep[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Muhammad Waqas Nisar Department: Management Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Turkey? My first impression of Turkey was associated with its rich history, including the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Turkey is home to numerous historical landmarks, such as the Hagia[Read More…]
A memorial service was held for Prof. Metin Heper, retired faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, whom we lost on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Prof. Heper, who joined Bilkent University in 1988, served as the chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration[Read More…]
In a significant development, researchers from Bilkent University have achieved a major breakthrough in the detection of microplastic pollution, an emerging environmental threat. The team, led by Assoc. Prof. Selim Hanay, has developed a proof-of-concept device that can accurately classify and differentiate microplastic particles from other microscopic objects. The research,[Read More…]
The “English and Assessment Policy Dialogue,” a recent event hosted jointly by the English Language Preparatory Program and the British Council, brought together a diverse range of experts and professionals facilitating fruitful discussions on key priorities in English language assessment in Türkiye. Aligned with international standards, the dialogue yielded invaluable[Read More…]
The 26th Career Fair was held at the Bilkent University Main Campus Sports Hall on February 28 and 29 and was visited by 5000 students. The event hosted approximately 600 Human Resources professionals and unit managers from 78 major corporations. The Career Fair is held annually by the Career and[Read More…]
Dr. Luca Zavagno, associate professor (joint appointee) in the Department of History and Archaeology, has been awarded the prestigious Dumbarton Oaks (Harvard University) Research Grant (worth $10,000) to help support his project, “Parnassos: An Anatolian pilgrimage town, its bishop (and its waters) in the transition from Late Antiquity to the[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Nazihah Jokoo Department: Management Country of Origin: Mauritius What were your first impressions about Turkey? It was a new and different atmosphere with a culture unlike anything I’d experienced before. It was difficult to communicate because of the language barrier. What do you like[Read More…]
