BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Mohammed Ehsan Ullah Shareef Department: CTIS Country of Origin: India What were your first impressions about Türkiye? There is a lot of walking — İstanbul Airport wasn’t easy on my legs. What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye? The people. I can’t[Read More…]
Volume 31
PhilFest’24 Attracts Thousands of Philosophy Lovers
The third Bilkent PhilFest, Türkiye’s only large-scale philosophy festival, took place at Bilkent University on Saturday, September 28. Organized by the Department of Philosophy, Bilkent Philosophical Society, Bilkent University Library, Psychological Counseling and Development Center and Teaching and Learning Support Center, the festival aims to bring together philosophy enthusiasts of[Read More…]
University Sports Teams Tryouts
AMERICAN FOOTBALL Dates & Times: October 1–3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. October 5, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m Place: East Campus-Mini Football Fields ATHLETICS (Men and Women) Dates and Times: September 25–27, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Place: Stadium BADMINTON (Men and Women) Dates and Times: October 4, 4 p.m.[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ada Gürer Department: Psychology How often do you exercise? I exercise four to five times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I love doing sports. They change my mood, make me positive and keep me active during the day. What do you suggest to those who[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Maham Fatima Department: Management Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I was honestly impressed by its rich culture, history and stunning landscapes. It beautifully blends Eastern and Western influences. What do you like best about Bilkent and Türkiye? The[Read More…]
Faculty Promotions
Istvan Albert Aranyosi, faculty member in the Department of Philosophy, was appointed as interim associate professor. David Thornton, faculty member in the Department of History, was appointed as interim associate professor. Aysu Berk Haznedaroğlu, faculty member in the Department of Architecture, was appointed as senior lecturer.
Academic Administrative Appointments
Meral Uğur Çınar was appointed as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences.
Measurement and Evaluation in Education Event
A collaborative event, “Acquisition of Measurement and Evaluation Concepts and Statistical Knowledge and Skills for the Evaluation of Exam Results in Higher Education,” has been organized by Asst. Prof. İlker Kalender, a faculty member of the Faculty of Education, within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2237A Scientific Education Activities Support[Read More…]
Advanced Cancer Biotherapeutics Symposium Pioneering Innovations in Cancer Treatment
Organized by Bilkent University UNAM (National Nanotechnology Research Center), the Advanced Cancer Biotherapeutics Symposium (ACTS ’24) is scheduled to take place on October 4-5. This symposium will bring together clinicians, academics, graduate students and industry partners to explore cutting-edge technologies and therapies in cancer treatment. ACTS ‘24 marks the beginning[Read More…]
New Book by Sam Hirst
Oxford University Press has published “Against the Liberal Order: The Soviet Union, Turkey, and Statist Internationalism, 1919–1939,” a monograph by Asst. Prof. Sam Hirst of the Department of International Relations. Drawing on extensive archival research conducted in multiple countries, the book presents a novel interpretation of international relations in the[Read More…]