November 10, 2025, marked the 87th anniversary of the passing of Türkiye’s beloved Atatürk. Bilkent University commemorated the solemn occasion over the course of two days with several events. On November 8, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tolga Atalay Ün and featuring Miguel da Silva on viola and Nusret İspir on clarinet, presented a concert in memory of Atatürk. The performance, held[Read More…]
Name: Talha Berktan Baş Department: CS How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It makes me feel healthier and happier. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? Ask professionals about what movements[Read More…]
The “Bilkent Sports Games” tennis tournament is about to begin. All students are welcome to participate in this activity. Dates and Categories: November 18: Women’s Beginner and Intermediate November 19: Men’s Beginner November 20: Men’s Intermediate and Advanced Time: 6 p.m. Place: Indoor Tennis Courts Registration: All Sports Halls For more information call ext.[Read More…]
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Muhammad Moeez Jamali Department: MAN/I Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? I expected Ankara to be as chaotic as İstanbul, but Ankara was quite the contrary. The Ankara airport was really empty, and the person sitting next to me on the plane was from Bilkent.[Read More…]
By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr In the midst of the mid-term season, where people fight over empty seats in the dining hall or empty chairs in our well-heated library, I, for one, feel like nothing is changing and time is stuck. I know that’s a bit depressing, but isn’t November the right time to feel like[Read More…]
Bilkent University Library participated in ANKOSLink 2025, held at the Nation’s Library in Ankara on November 4–6, under the theme “Library 5.0: Human re-Centered Digital Transformation.” This year’s international conference brought together professionals from university and research libraries to discuss how artificial intelligence, digital services and human-centered design are reshaping the mission and practices of[Read More…]
Ayşenur Dal Tokdemir was appointed as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. Yiğit Karpat was appointed as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Emel Özdora was appointed as Advisor to the Rector for Communications. Talat Şenocak was appointed as Assistant Chair of the Department of Economics.
Özlen Konu, faculty member in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, was appointed as professor. Zeki Sarıgil, faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was appointed as professor. Burcu Ayşen Ürgen, faculty member in the Department of Psychology, was appointed as associate professor. Rachel Marie Bruzzone, faculty member[Read More…]
A 1.25 MW ground-mounted solar power plant has been completed and brought into operation at the Bilkent Erzurum Schools Campus. The project uses high-efficiency bifacial (double-sided) and durable glass solar panels, providing clean and renewable energy for the campus. Since May 2025, the facility has been generating electricity to meet a significant portion of the[Read More…]
Interim Assoc. Prof. Rachel Bruzzone from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations & Ideas has published a book with the University of Michigan Press. “Commentary on Thucydides, Book 3” provides a detailed linguistic and interpretive guide to a pivotal section of Thucydides’ “The History of the Peloponnesian War.” Beginning in 428 BCE, Book[Read More…]
