On Tuesday, November 25, SHARP – the Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting and Prevention Unit – will host an important awareness event in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The talk titled “Toxic Masculinity” by Prof. Tayfun Atay. The event will take place from[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Monday, November 10 9:05 a.m. at the Bilkent Atatürk Monument Moment of Silence and the National Anthem 9:30 p.m. at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium Mini Concert Bilkent Quartet * HIST 200 Project Presentation “Bursa Atatürk Evi” Onur Aksüt (LAW), Emre Altuner (CS), Bekir Bartu Cebeci (EE), Umut Erdem (POLS), Yağmur Yavuzarslan (POLS) [Read More…]
The Turkish Chapter of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S) was officially established with its inaugural meeting, held at Bilkent on October 18. The event brought together distinguished academics and researchers from across Türkiye to discuss the future of constitutional and public law studies within national and international contexts. [Read More…]
On Saturday, November 1, 220 runners, joggers and walkers were ready at the starting line at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. The 1.923 meters route took the competitors from the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts[Read More…]
On October 24, the Department of History hosted a day-long conference titled “Geçmişi Anlamak: Özer Ergenç ve Osmanlı Tarihçiliği, Nereden Nereye” (Understanding the Past: Özer Ergenç and Ottoman Historiography, Then and Now). The event brought together leading scholars and former students to celebrate the contributions of Prof. Özer Ergenç to[Read More…]
