On October 7–8, the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and FEASS hosted the 2nd National Political Science Congress in collaboration with the Turkish Political Science Association (TPSA). The congress, the major event of the year for the Turkish political science community, opened with welcoming speeches by Rector Kürşat[Read More…]
Volume 30
The Sporting Life
Name: Elisa Rajoelson Nivovololona Tinah Department: MAN How often do you exercise? Everyday or every other day. How has regular exercise affected your life? It’s given me better energy and productivity. It’s given me better energy and productivity. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a[Read More…]
Art Installations Evoke Loyalty to Bilkent and Hacettepe Universities
“Vefa,” the ceramic work by artist Assoc. Prof. Hüseyin Özçelik, faculty member of the Ceramics Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Hacettepe University, has been installed at the entrance of the rectorate building. Dr. Özçelik tells the story of his work: “At the opening ceremony of the Doğramacı[Read More…]
Essay Competition on Environmental Law, Climate Justice and Disaster Law
The Bilkent University Human Rights Research Studies and Application Center, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Turkey Office and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara, organized an essay competition on “Environmental Law, Climate Justice and Disaster Law” from June to September. The award[Read More…]
Faculty of Education Enhances Digital Skills of Turkey’s Teachers
Bilkent University Faculty of Education is working to enhance the digital skills of teachers to ultimately benefit 18 million students in Turkey. The IPA-3 “Digital Ecosystem for Teacher Training” project is funded by the European Union and implemented by UNICEF and Bilkent University Faculty of Education, in collaboration with the[Read More…]
Bilkent’s First Karaoke Club
The Karaoke club’s mission is simple: to encourage people to have a blast. No one needs to worry about not being able to sing. Music enthusiasts are invited to sing together in groups, hit notes hilariously wrong or enjoy the music without singing at all. Participants are only asked to[Read More…]
“Sports as a Way of Life” Cycling Tour
On Sunday, October 8, nearly 40 Bilkenters were ready at the starting line of the cycling tour, near the East Campus Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. The two 5.5 km routes took competitors from East Campus to Main Campus. Students who[Read More…]
“Sports as a Way of Life” Trekking
Nearly 20 individuals took part in the trekking activities held during the “Sports as a Way of Life” activity on October 7. The participants covered a distance of about five km, walking two laps around Bilkent Lake. Students who completed the event were given a GE250/251 score.
Faculty Promotions
Yasemin Afacan, faculty member in the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, was promoted to professor position on September 20, 2023. Eyüp Emre Berk, faculty member in the Department of Management, was promoted to professor position on September 20, 2023. Hüseyin Çağrı Sağlam, faculty member in the Department of[Read More…]
Academic Administrative Appointments
Asst. Prof. Ayşe Dicle Ergin was appointed as associate dean of the Faculty of Law, effective September 1, 2023. Asst. Prof. Seçil Gönültaş was appointed as assistant chair of the Department of Psychology, effective September 1, 2023. Asst. Prof. Burçin Kısacıkoğlu was appointed as assistant chair of the Department of[Read More…]