Assoc. Prof. Serdar Güner of the Department of International Relations recently published “Art and IR Theory: Visual Semiotic Games” with Springer Press, Mathematics in Mind Series. The book presents a game theoretic analysis of communication among IR theorists. It uses visual semiotics and structural abstract paintings of Mark Rothko and[Read More…]
Reyyan Ayfer, a member of the editorial board since the first issue of Bilkent News, March 14, 1995, retired in August 2023. Ms. Ayfer joined the Bilkent faculty in 1988. She has contributed a great deal to Bilkent in many areas and in various roles. She served as the chair[Read More…]
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Arya ZaeriDepartment: CTISCountry of Origin: IranWhat do you like best about Turkey?It is culturally close to Iran, and it is very peaceful.Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country?We share the same moral and social values: family, hospitality and food.What will you[Read More…]
Prof. Tolga Çukur was appointed as director of the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), effective September 18, 2023. Prof. Tolga Çukur took over the position from Prof. Ergin Atalar. Prof. Mehmet Selim Aktürk was appointed as acting dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, effective September 18, 2023. Prof.[Read More…]
Nearly 150 individuals took part in trekking during the “Sports as a Way of Life” activity on September 24. The participants covered a distance of about five km by walking two laps around Bilkent Lake.The “Bilkent Sports Games” track and field sprint competition, organized by the Physical Education and Sports[Read More…]
The “Sports as a Way of Life” cycling tour and the “Bilkent Sports Games” track and field throwing events will be held September 25 – October 1, at the Stadium and East Campus. “Bilkent Sports Games” Track and Field Throwing EventsWednesday, September 27,6 p.m.Place: StadiumParticipation: All Bilkent studentsStudents taking GE[Read More…]
Zeynep Demirbilek (TRIN ’00) was named the most effective delivery technology manager in Western Europe by the UK-based business digital magazine “CEO Monthly.” Ms. Demirbilek, with her “Service Club Delivery” initiative, established in Spain, provides courier services to different sectors. She matches companies in need of delivery personnel with trained[Read More…]
The student volunteer organization TDP (Toplumsal Duyarlılık Projeleri/Social Awareness Projects) held its opening meeting of the fall semester last week. At the meeting, TDP welcomed new members and introduced them to the group’s ongoing volunteer projects. TDP has conducted community service activities for more than 20 years, in line with[Read More…]
The second Bilkent PhilFest, Turkey’s only large-scale philosophy festival, took place at Bilkent University on Saturday, September 23. Organized by the Department of Philosophy, Bilkent Philosophical Society, Bilkent University Library and the Psychological Counseling and Development Center, the festival aims to bring together philosophy enthusiasts of all ages and to[Read More…]
This term’s “Bilkent Sports Games” Swimming Weeks will take place October 3 – 15 at the swimming pool. All students are invited to participate in these races for men and women. Categories: 25m, 50m, 75m Freestyle, 25m Breaststroke, 25m Backstroke Times: Participants can choose the date and time they compete[Read More…]
