The tenth edition of the “Turkish Writers at Bilkent” series was held on April 9, at the Library Art Gallery. The conversation featured Sezin Romi, director of the Salt Library and Archives, and writer, educator and curator Vasıf Kortun. The event focused on the book “How Did We Get Here: Reading Vasıf Kortun,” which features an in-depth conversation between Romi and Kortun and[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Reporting from many miles above the ground—somewhere between Bergamo and Paris—I find myself reflecting on the past month. It has been a month of living in a different country, discovering new places and forming new friendships. Transformative would not be an overstatement, and honestly, I can’t even begin to imagine what the[Read More…]
A memorial ceremony was held for Dr. Talat Şenocak, one of the most beloved members of the Department of Economics and an alumnus (MATH BS ’06, ECON MA ’09, PhD ’25), whom we lost on March 1, 2026. Family, friends and members of the Bilkent community gathered on Wednesday, April 7, at the C-Block Auditorium to honor his memory.[Read More…]
The Faculty of Law Vis Moot team has achieved remarkable success at the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The Vis Moot is one of the world’s most prestigious international arbitration competitions, bringing together law students from across the globe to compete in simulated commercial dispute proceedings. Competing[Read More…]
Held each year by the Physical Education and Sports Center as part of its “Sports As a Way of Life” program, the spring run will take place on Sunday, April 26, at 12 p.m. All students, alumni, faculty, staff and alumni/faculty/staff family members are invited to participate. Participants can register and get a race[Read More…]
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture held its first FADA Fest on April 6–10. The festival brought together students, academics and professionals through a program of workshops, talks, screenings and exhibitions held across the F Buildings. Participants attended sessions on topics such as podcasting, modern Turkish architecture, contemporary art and AI in design,[Read More…]
The Department of Performing Arts staged its new production, “Open Couple,” as part of the Senior Project II. Directed by guest director Geoffrey Hyland, Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, the play will be performed at the Bilkent Theater Hall. Additional performances are scheduled for April 16, 24 and 30,[Read More…]
Assoc. Prof. Elif Küzeci of the Faculty of Law has been appointed as an Advisory Committee Member for the Principles for the Governance of Biometrics project of the European Law Institute, a joint initiative carried out in cooperation with the American Law Institute. The project aims to develop clear principles for the ethical[Read More…]
Can Güven, a team leader at the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. We extend our condolences to the Güven family and the Bilkent community. To convey condolences to Can Güven’s family: http://taziye.bilkent.edu.tr
Name: Beril Kılıç Department: IAED How often do you exercise? I exercise twice a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? My lifestyle has become more healthy. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? Do not quit, and keep going. What are the first[Read More…]
