On March 13, the Department of International Relations organized a talk titled “Women in International Relations” for International Women’s Day. Under the moderation of Dr. Tuğba Bayar, guests Ambassador Zeynep Sibel Algan, Ambassador Ceren Yazgan and Prof. Özlem Tür, from METU discussed the challenges and advantages of being a woman[Read More…]
Mid-term elections were held on Wednesday, March 13, in the departments of Economics, Psychology and Faculty of Law for the recently vacated Student Council seats. Faculty of Law representative Buğra Polat, Department of Economics representative Aslı Gökçen Beşe and Department of Psychology representative Munise Sıla Göçer were elected. Buğra Polat[Read More…]
Beyza Yazıcı, a PhD student in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, has been selected as one of 25 researchers to receive a grant for her thesis study under the Doctoral Thesis Support Program initiated by the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU) for 2024. Yazıcı is conducting her doctoral studies under the[Read More…]
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…]
