The Bilkent community is deeply saddened by the loss of Yeliz Aktürk, Department of Psychology student in the English Language Preparatory Program, who passed away on March 25, 2024. Deepest sympathies and condolences to her family, friends and the Bilkent community.
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Sandrine Bergès Receives British Academy Global Professorship
Sandrine Bergès has been awarded a prestigious British Academy Global Professorship to carry out research in the Department of Philosophy at the University of York (UK). During her research leave from Bilkent she will be working on a new project that focuses on the abolitionist debates of the early modern[Read More…]
“Sports as a Way of Life’’ Cycling Tour
On Sunday, March 30, 19 Bilkenters were ready at the starting line 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 the competitors from East Campus to Main Campus. Students who took part in the[Read More…]
Celebrating the 60th Library Week with Bilkent Library
The 60th Library Week activities were held from March 25 to 31. This year’s theme was “Sustainability and Advocacy.” Activities started with visits from third- grade students from İDV Özel Bilkent Primary and Secondary Schools. A library surprise activity also took place on March 27 at the Main Campus Library.[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Scott Auerbach Department: MBG Country of Origin: United States of America What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Well, I would say that my first impression of Ankara was how intense it is, everyone is in a rush. You can see how massive the[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Ufuk Önen
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Dr. Ufuk Önen is a sound designer, composer, author and educator with 30 years of experience in music production, audio post-production for visual media, and audio installation systems. He is the author of the first reference book in the Turkish language covering the fields of audio[Read More…]
World Zero Waste Day Event at the Spring Festival Area
“World Zero Waste Day” aims to raise awareness for sustainability and waste management. This year, an event for World Zero Waste Day was held on Friday, March 29, at the Spring Festival Area. The day included many events, such as artworks, talks, sports events, zero-waste quizzes and workshops as well[Read More…]
Success for Bilkent Students in 2023 Young Translators Contest
The Department of Translation and Interpretation (TRIN) continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence after a recent competition. Two of its distinguished students excelled in this year’s Young Translators Contest, an annual event organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for EU Affairs. One hundred and twenty-five students[Read More…]
Celebrating Prof. İhsan Doğramacı’s Birthday on Bilkent Day
April 3, 2024, marks the 109th anniversary of the birth of Bilkent University’s beloved founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year Bilkent celebrates Prof. Doğramacı’s birthday as Bilkent Day, honoring his memory with deepest respect and affection. This year Bilkent Day includes two main events: the Bilkent Day Conference and a[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Baran Yavaş Department: Management How often do you exercise? Almost every day, as long as I am healthy. How has regular exercise affected your life? Exercise and sports have affected my life in a very positive way. Being strong mentally is a priority for me, and an active body[Read More…]