Nail Akar was appointed as Director of the Graduate School of Engineering and Science. Özgür Ulusoy was appointed as Chair of the Department of Computer Engineering. Burcu Ayşen Ürgen was appointed as Chair of the Neuroscience Program and Director of the Aysel Sabuncu Brain Research Center. Arda Gitmez was appointed[Read More…]
Under the new administrative structure, the following units will be coordinated by the Secretary General, Sinan Atalar: the Procurement Office, Support and Transportation Services, Cafeterias Management, Housing Office, Financial Affairs Office, Health Center, Security Office and the Department of Construction and Maintenance Services.
Özgür Özdamar was appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. Özdamar was also appointed as Director of the Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences.
Can Alkan, faculty member in the Department of Computer Engineering, was appointed as professor. Daniel Just, faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was appointed as professor. Emin Karagözoğlu, faculty member in the Department of Economics, was appointed as professor. Fehmi Tanrısever, faculty member in the[Read More…]
New Bilkenters were introduced to campus and university life through the GE 100 Orientation course, held this year on September 10–14. Throughout the five-day program, students earned points toward course credit by attending seminars, department introductions, cultural events and sports activities. GE 100 is a one-credit course that helps incoming[Read More…]
On Tuesday, September 8, a University Administration Handover Ceremony for academic and administrative staff was held at the FMPA Concert Hall to share details about recent changes in the university’s administration and organizational structure. Prof. Orhan Aytür assumed the role of Rector on July 28, 2026, upon the recommendation of[Read More…]
Prof. Duygu Bazoğlu Sezer, retired faculty member of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of International Relations, passed away on September 3, 2026. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Sezer family and the Bilkent community. To convey condolences to the families of those we have lost:[Read More…]
Prof. Mustafa Pultar, founding General Director of the Bilkent University Laboratory School–BLIS (1993–1998) and retired faculty member of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (1991–2022), passed away on September 5, 2026. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Pultar family[Read More…]
Assoc. Prof. Osman Oğuz, a retired faculty member of the Department of Industrial Engineering, passed away on August 24, 2026. Dr. Oğuz joined Bilkent University in 1988 and served as Chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering at various times during his tenure at the University. We extend our heartfelt[Read More…]
Tryout sessions for university sports teams will take place in September. The tryouts are open to all students interested in joining a team. For the schedule, please visit the QR code for dates, times and locations. Registration will take place at all Sports Halls. AMERICAN FOOTBALLDates and Times:September 22–24, 6–9[Read More…]
