Volume 31

Bilkent Team Achieves Unprecedented Nanostructuring Inside Silicon 

A groundbreaking study published in “Nature Communications” unveils a method for laser nanofabrication directly within silicon, with significant implications for the fields of nanophotonics, silicon photonics and 3D electronic-photonic integrated systems. The research, led by Asst. Prof. Onur Tokel from the Department of Physics and UNAM – National Nanotechnology Research[Read More…]

Gather & Mingle Event Attracts New Bilkenters 

The “Turkish and International Students Come Together: Gather and Mingle” event, held for the first time this year as part of the GE100 Orientation Course, received great interest from new Bilkent students.  Organized in collaboration with the Student Activities Center and the Bilkent International House, the event took place on[Read More…]

Percussion Student Wins BOLERO Music Competition 

Batu Özcan, a percussion student at Bilkent University Music Preparatory School, won first place at the BOLERO International Music Competition held in Slovenia. The competition included participants from Hungary, Italy, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, Poland, Croatia and Slovenia. Congratulations to Batu Özcan and his instructor, Aydın Mecid. 

FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Efe Alpay

BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Efe Alpay holds a PhD in Industrial Design (2023) and an MSc in the same field from Middle East Technical University as well as a BFA in Graphic Design from Bilkent University, where he was the second-ranking student. His research interests include generative design, 3D printing[Read More…]

The International Chronicles 

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II)  Name: Aisha Qureshi         Department: Management          Country of Origin: Pakistan  What were your first impressions about Türkiye?   It is a beautiful country with warm people.  What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye?   It has a really good dorm life, and the campus is big[Read More…]

The Sporting Life 

Name: İrem Bahtiyar  Department: IE  How often do you exercise?  I exercise four times a week.  How has regular exercise affected your life?   It helps me concentrate better, and it’s a great way to escape from classes and stress.   What do you suggest to those who are just taking up[Read More…]

Bilkent Welcomes Class of 2028–29 

New Bilkenters were introduced to the campus and university life with the GE100 course. This year, five of the top 10, 38 of the top 100, and 240 of the top 1,000 students, including Turkey’s top ranking in the YKS numerical score, became Bilkent students.  GE100 Orientation, a course designed[Read More…]

“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking 

A “Sports As a Way of Life” trekking activity will be held on September 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Bilkent Lake.   All Bilkent students, academic and staff members, their families, and graduates and their families are eligible to participate in this activity.   Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/  Registration: All Sports Halls 

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