We are deeply saddened to inform you that Prof. Enver Hasanoğlu, former member of the Board of Trustees of Bilkent University and one of the distinguished scientists of Turkish pediatrics, passed away on March 7, 2026. We wish to extend our condolences to the Hasanoğlu family and the Bilkent community.
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Science Café to Host Talk on “Living with Inflation”
Another Science Café event, “Economics for Youth,” will take place on March 11, bringing together young participants interested in understanding the dynamics of inflation and personal finance. Asst. Prof. Burçin Kısacıkoğlu, faculty member at the Department of Economics, will deliver a talk on “Living with Inflation: How to Protect Your Purchasing Power[Read More…]
İhsan Doğramacı International Composition Competition Awards
Bilkent University has been organizing the International Composition Competition in the name of its founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı, since 2024. The aim of the competition is to honor his cherished memory not only in the scientific field but also in the world of art and music. Held biennially, this competition encourages composers to create[Read More…]
International Women’s Day: Diversity in Science, Excellence in Research
A talk titled “Diversity in Science, Excellence in Research” was recently hosted in celebration of International Women’s Day by Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM). Held on March 6, the event brought together four members of the UNAM community, including two faculty members, a team leader engineer and a doctoral researcher, to[Read More…]
Through Your Lens: Bilkent Library
Bilkent University Library is celebrating its 40th year anniversary through memories. To mark the anniversary, the library would like to make visible the photographs that reflect the library’s story from past to present. Everyone is warmly invited to share images, through their own lens, that capture library life and the spirit of the library space. A selection[Read More…]
Sporting Life
Name: Yusuf Emir Güzel Department: MAN How often do you exercise? I exercise twice a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Working out improves my quality of life and helps me relieve stress. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to[Read More…]
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By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Dear readers, I know I usually give you the details of the month’s bearings and festivities, but I feel like I ought to tell you something or at least share my embarrassment because as they say, if you are able to talk about it, then you ain’t got[Read More…]
Nature Walk Held on International Women’s Day
On Sunday, March 8, members of the Bilkent community came together for a nature walk organized as part of the International Women’s Day activities. The event took place on a sunny day on campus, bringing together faculty members, staff, students and their families. Participants walked along the route and spent time outdoors, enjoying the[Read More…]
Baruch College Appoints Alumna as Dean
Prof. Nükhet A. Sandal (IR ’04) has been appointed Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Her appointment will take effect on July 1, 2026, following approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. Prof. Sandal earned her BA in International[Read More…]
International Conference on Legal Aspects of Migration Management
The International Conference on Legal Aspects of Migration Management, organized by the Faculty of Law and the Jean Monnet Chair in Legal Aspects of Migration Management in the EU and in Türkiye, took place at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium on March 6–7. The program featured a keynote address by Prof. Dr. James Hathaway and thematic[Read More…]