The TÜBİTAK 1001 Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Program supports projects conducted at universities and research centers that aim to generate new knowledge and develop solutions to scientific or technological challenges. In 2025, a total of 35 projects from Bilkent University and the Bilkent National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM)[Read More…]
The Accessibility Committee was established at Bilkent University on February 1, 2026, to develop and propose initiatives, suggest implementation and support coordination among relevant units to enhance the university’s social, physical and digital accessibility in line with contemporary standards. The committee members are as follows: Prof. Başak Baysal (Law), Asst. Prof. Burçak Altay (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design), Dr. Can Birand (Graphic Design),[Read More…]
Arabica Kitchen Fit, Bilkent’s newest restaurant, began service at the start of this semester. Located on Main Campus next to the Table d’hote Restaurant, Arabica Kitchen Fit offers a wide range of menu options each day. The menu includes low-calorie salads, hot meals, light snacks such as sandwiches, desserts and hot and cold beverages. The restaurant[Read More…]
The 5th Bilkent Well-being Days, organized by the Psychological Counseling and Development Center and the Bilkent Teaching and Learning Support Center, will continue February 3–4, with in-person workshops and a closing talk at the C-Block Auditorium. On February 3, a series of psychoeducation workshops will take place between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., focusing[Read More…]
Sinan Atalar was appointed as Deputy Secretary General.
The Department of Performing Arts continues its production of “No Exit,” the influential existential drama by Jean-Paul Sartre. Directed by Jason Hale, chair of the department, the production is one of the first senior graduation projects of the 2025–26 academic year. The play follows three characters, Garcin, Inez and Estelle, who find themselves[Read More…]
Name: Görkem ÖzsevinçDepartment: MBGHow often do you exercise?Generally, I try to exercise five times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?It has increased my confidence.What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?I know it is easy to say, but they[Read More…]
Prof. Ece Göztepe Çelebi was appointed as Director of the Center for Human Rights Studies and Research.
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Gaini Mukhambetkazy Department: Architecture / IV Country of Origin: Kazakhstan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? At first, I thought about how chaotic and contrasting it is—the people, the environment and just the energy of space. It even scared me for a while. However, over time this chaos[Read More…]
The Inter-university Cross Country Türkiye Championship, organized by the Türkiye University Sports Federation, was held in Kuşadası on January 21. A total of 118 athletes from 34 universities participated in the event. The Bilkent men’s team finished ninth in Türkiye.
