The staff volleyball tournament, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, was held from January 6-16 at the Main Sports Hall. Teams from the Security Office, Health Center, Library, Psychological Counseling and Development Center & UNAM and Registrar’s Office & Office of International Students and Exchange Programs. took part in[Read More…]
The “Bilkent Sports Games” swimming weeks will take place January 26 – February 8. All students are invited to participate in these races for men and women. Dates: January 26 – February 8 Categories: 25m, 50m, 75m Freestyle, 25m Breaststroke, 25m Backstroke Times: Participants can choose the date and time they compete and[Read More…]
The Physical Education and Sports Center is organizing basketball, football and volleyball tournaments as part of the spring semester “Bilkent Sports Games.” To register, fill out a team information form at the Physical Education and Sports Center by the registration deadline, February 4. At the end of the semester, the top four teams[Read More…]
The Physical Education and Sports Center has another great semester of healthy, fun activities scheduled for Spring 2026. The courses and programs being offered include badminton, martial arts, pilates, squash, table tennis, tennis and yoga, etc. Registration for this year’s spring semester sports courses will take place at the Dormitories, East and Main Sports Halls. All courses[Read More…]
Bilkent University has been selected as one of eight universities across Europe to participate in the Raqball Development Project, launched by the European University Sports Association in cooperation with the International Raqball Federation for the 2025–26 academic year. Participating universities include University of Miskolc (Hungary), Bilkent University (Türkiye), University of Aveiro, University of Coimbra, University of Beira Interior (Portugal), Camilo[Read More…]
Efe Erşahin, a Grade 12 student in the percussion department at Bilkent University Music Preparatory School, was awarded second prize in Category A at the 22nd Italy Percussion Competition, organized by the Italy Percussion Arts Society. The international competition featured a distinguished jury that included Frederic Macarez (France), John Wooton (USA) and Alexej Gerassimez (Germany). As no first prize was awarded, Erşahin’s performance[Read More…]
Name: Fatima Vazirova Department: IR/I Country of Origin: Azerbaijan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I moved to Türkiye with my family two to three months before I joined Bilkent. My first impression, from İzmir, was of good weather and a crystal-clear turquoise sea where you could see the base of the Aegean. I really liked how the people[Read More…]
Jedediah Wilfred Papas Allen, faculty member in the Department of Psychology, was appointed as associate professor. Hamdi Dibeklioğlu, faculty member in the Department of Computer Engineering, was appointed as associate professor. Samuel John Hirst, faculty member in the Department of International Relations, was appointed as associate professor.
The evaluation results for TÜBİTAK’s “1711 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Call” have been announced. This call aims to support the transformation of AI technologies into demand-driven solutions and to strengthen Türkiye’s AI ecosystem. Following the completion of the evaluation process, two consortia involving Bilkent University have been awarded support. Under this call, the goal is[Read More…]
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. According to the results of the 2025 Second Call, a total of 18 researchers from Bilkent University and the National[Read More…]
