On December 10–11, engineering students enrolled in “Introduction to Science Technology and Society” (GE 301) attended the lecture “Ethics and Explainability in Artificial Intelligence: An Engineering Perspective,” delivered by Duran Doğukan Kaygısız. The event was hosted as part of an ongoing collaboration with FİGES A.Ş., the Turkish distributor of MATLAB[Read More…]
Öykü Terzioğlu Özer, a graduate of the Department of Turkish Literature, was recently awarded third place in the miniature painting category at the 5th International Dârümülk Islamic Arts Competition, organized by the Municipality of Konya. Özer, who completed her master’s thesis under the guidance of the late Talât Halman and[Read More…]
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Jennifer Leigh Tipton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Southern Mississippi.Currently, Dr. Tipton is teaching MSC 150 (Singing for Theatre I), MSC 255 (Vocal Literature[Read More…]
The fall semester basketball, volleyball and football tournaments have ended, and the results are in. The teams that finished in the top four places are listed below. Basketball 3×3 1. Palandöken 2; Alp Sezer, Ömer Erşekerci, Mert Dönertaş, Mustafa Sinan Kınık 2. Ilgaz 5; Deniz Kara, Batıkan Aybey Ulu, Emir[Read More…]
Volleyball and futsal regional league group competitions, organized by the Turkish University Sports Federation with the participation of 22 universities, are now complete. Bilkent’s men’s volleyball team qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in its group in the competitions, which were attended by 12 universities. Men’s Volleyball 1- Bilkent[Read More…]
The “Sports As a Way of Life” and “Bilkent Sports Game” events and tournaments were organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center for the fall semester. Approximately 2000 students participated in trekking, cycling, cardio, Pilates, swimming, athletics, badminton, table tennis, squash and tennis tournaments and events. The results of[Read More…]
During the semester break, the Physical Education and Sports Center will be offering sports courses. Participants may register at any of the Sports Halls. Course Dates: January 9 – February 9 Registration Dates: December 23 – January 5 GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAMS (Dormitories Sports Hall) Monday Yoga 6–7 p.m. Thursday Yoga[Read More…]
A Breathing and Meditation session was organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center to help students relax and take a break from the stress of exams. The event was held at the Main Sports Hall on the evening of December 17 with the participation of nearly 50 people.
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Miriam van Amerongen Department: MBG Country of Origin: Germany What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Türkiye is a beautiful country! At the beginning of my exchange, I was surrounded by kind, friendly and helpful people. They made me feel like it was a[Read More…]
The Bilkent University Management and Economics Community (MEC) organized StepForward for the ninth time on Saturday, December 7, at Bilkent University Mithat Çoruh Auditorium. StepForward, which hosted top-level professionals from sector-leading companies, attracted intense interest from Bilkent and surrounding universities. StepForward, with the motto “Take a step forward to your[Read More…]
