“Library Week” is an annual event in Turkey dedicated to celebrating the significance of libraries and promoting literacy and reading culture throughout the country. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the celebration, and this year’s theme is “Sustainability and Advocacy.” Running from March 25 to 31, during the Library[Read More…]
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World Zero Waste Day: March 29
Bilkent University, one of three universities to have received Turkey’s “Best Zero Waste Practice” award, is organizing an event for “World Zero Waste Day” on Friday, March 29, at the spring festival area. World Zero Waste Day aims to raise awareness for sustainability and waste management. The day will include[Read More…]
Bilkent Alumna Receives Spanish Medal of Honor
Ceren Çerciler (ELIT ’99) has been awarded the Medal of Honor from the King of Spain for supporting Spanish officials and delegations after the earthquake in Turkey and enhancing diplomatic ties between the two nations. Ms. Çerciler coordinated the process of building a field hospital by Spanish teams in Hatay[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Tuğba Bayar
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Dr. Tuğba Bayar has been working at the Department of International Relations and she conducts research on international regimes, international law and international human rights. Regionally she is specialized on the Middle East, particularly Iran’s foreign affairs. She received research grants from various national and international[Read More…]
Department of Performing Arts Premieres New Play
The Department of Performing Arts premiered a new play, “Aşk Öldürür,” last week on March 21. The production was adapted from the play by French writer Vladimir Volkoff by senior students as a graduation project. Olcay Poyraz translated the play. “Aşk Öldürür” will be staged at Bilkent FMPA Main Stage[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Emre Uyan Department: Industrial Engineering How often do you exercise? I play lots of sports, like tennis, football and volleyball, and I really love training in the gym. I am trying to do each of these sports, in total, six days a week. How has regular exercise affected your[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Araiana Ghavam Baigi Department: Psychology Country of Origin: Iran What were your first impressions about Turkey? Turkey is more free than my own country. I like the fact that I can wear whatever I want. The weather is also nice. I was 16 when[Read More…]
Fundamental Principles of Criminal Procedure Law Discussed
On March 18, the Faculty of Law hosted Prof. Dr. Köksal Bayraktar for a seminar on the fundamental principles of criminal procedure law. Prof. Bayraktar delved into the essential principles of criminal procedure law and enriched his talk with compelling examples from practice. The session offered students a valuable chance[Read More…]
IAED Distinguished Works Exhibition
Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design students are holding an exhibition titled “Distinguished Works” between April 1 and April 8, at the FADA FF Building. The exhibition will feature projects, drawings, sketches and models that were created during the 2023–24 fall semester by Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED)[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Badminton Tournament
It’s time to take out the rackets. This term’s “Bilkent Sports Games” badminton tournament will take place April 2–4, at the Main Sports Hall. All students are welcome to this activity. Dates and Categories: April 2: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate April 3: Men’s Beginner April 4: Men’s Intermediate Time: 6[Read More…]