Regarding the latest information about the fire disaster in Bolu Kartalkaya, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our alumni Duygu Aslan Doğan (MAN’08), her husband Mert Doğan (IR’08) and their children Mavi and Doğa; Alp Mercan (ME’24); Nogay Kanpolat’s (THM’97) wife Feray Kanpolat and their daughter Oya; Cana[Read More…]
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Our Profound Loss
The Bilkent community is deeply saddened by the loss of Ceren Çelik, Department of Music student in the English Language Preparatory Program. Deepest sympathies and condolences to her family, friends and the Bilkent community. To convey condolences to Ceren Çelik’s family: http://taziye.bilkent.edu.tr
Electoral Integrity Project Selects Emre Toros as Senior Fellow
Prof. Emre Toros, Department of Communication and Design, has been named a senior fellow for the Electoral Integrity Project (EIP). As a senior fellow, Dr. Toros will contribute his knowledge in electoral integrity, quantitative methods and democratic perceptions to a network of scholars and practitioners. The EIP fellowship program encourages[Read More…]
Bilkent Faculty Members Receive 2024 Parlar Awards
Every year the Middle East Technical University (METU) Parlar Foundation recognizes the achievements of scientists and scholars from a variety of fields for their exceptional research productivity in honor of the late professor Mustafa Parlar. This year five Bilkent faculty members are recipients of the Mustafa Parlar Foundation Awards. Prof.[Read More…]
2024 Oğuz Tansel Awards Ceremony
Every year, Oğuz Tansel Turkish Literature Research Center awards prizes in the fields of “Children’s Literature,” “Folklore” and “Poetry” in honor of Oğuz Tansel. The awards are given alternately in these fields. Eray Alpyıldız received the 2024 Oğuz Tansel Folklore Research Award for his doctoral thesis, “Traditional Turkish Culinary Culture[Read More…]
Bilkent Well-Being Days
The Psychological Counseling and Development Center and the Teaching and Learning Support Center will be hosting the fourth “Bilkent Well-Being Days.” The event will take place between February 1–5. This year’s theme will focus on addiction. The Bilkent Well-Being Days aim to engage students, faculty and staff in discussions and[Read More…]
Faculty Promotions
Yiğit Karpat, faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering, was appointed as professor. Haldun Sevinçli, faculty member in the Department of Physics, was appointed as professor. Çağın Ararat, faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering, was appointed as associate professor. Emre Nadar, faculty member in the Department of[Read More…]
Academic Administrative Appointments
Prof. Ali Sinan Sertöz was appointed as Chair of the Department of Mathematics.
New Publication by Nefise Abalı
Nefise Abalı, a 2011 MA graduate of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, has published a new book, “Ne Yapılır Bir Avuç Hayal Kırıklığıyla?” (What to Do with a Handful of Disappointments?). Abalı is currently working as an instructor in the Turkish Unit at Bilkent. “Ne Yapılır Bir Avuç[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Roshaan Ahmad Department: Management Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? My first impressions of Turkey were its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and rich history. I was impressed by how modern and traditional elements blend seamlessly together. What do you[Read More…]