On October 4, the Modern Turkish Architecture Illustrated (Çizgilerle Modern Türkiye Mimarlığı) graphic novel and animated film series was awarded the Press Prize by the Turkish Association of Architects in Private Practice (TürkSMD) as part of the 16th Architecture Awards. The works, coauthored by Cem Dedekargınoğlu, instructor in the Department[Read More…]
Volume 31
Bilkent Receives Gold Certificate in FISU Healthy Campus Program
Bilkent has become the first university in Türkiye to be awarded the Gold Certificate by the FISU Healthy Campus program, an initiative of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The program aims to promote well-being among students and the broader campus community through health, physical activity and sustainable living practices. [Read More…]
TDP’s Aid Campaign for Schools Affected by February 6 Earthquakes
Starting this week, Social Awareness Projects (TDP) will begin sending books and other educational materials to primary and secondary schools in Türkiye’s earthquake-affected regions. The campaign will span several provinces and continue until the end of the current academic year. TDP is accepting non-monetary donations, such as books and learning[Read More…]
Republic Run: November 2
All students, faculty, staff members and their families and alumni and their families are invited to participate in the 2024 Republic Run, which will take place on Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m. Participants can register and pick up a race number at all of the Sports Halls. Students in[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Maryam Azimli Department: Computer Engineering Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I came here in 2021. My first impression was that everyone was very helpful, kind and willing to help. The sweets were very delicious. What do you like[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Deniz Özin Department: IE How often do you exercise? I exercise five times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It has boosted my discipline in other areas of life. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? [Read More…]
H.E. Mr. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, Meets Bilkenters
The “Martti Ahtisaari Legacy Peace Seminar 2024,” organized by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Türkiye and Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation (CMI), was held on Tuesday, October 1, at the Mithat Çoruh Auditorium. The seminar, which aims to stimulate discussion[Read More…]
Welcome Picnic for Engineering Students
On 2016, the Faculty of Engineering and the Academic Student Coordination Unit (ASCU) initiated a program to connect engineering freshmen with third- and fourth-year engineering students. Through this program, students new to the Faculty of Engineering have had the opportunity to join contact groups via WhatsApp in which volunteer third-[Read More…]
Bridging Cultures: The Joyous International Festival at Bilkent
The International Festival was held at the Spring Festival area on October 5 and was a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, bringing together people from around the world to showcase their traditions, arts, and heritage. This festival provided a unique opportunity to experience the richness of global cultures through music,[Read More…]
“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking
Sports As a Way of Life” trekking, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, will be held on October 20 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake. All Bilkent students, academic and staff members and their families and graduates and their families are eligible to participate in this activity. Route:[Read More…]