Ayşenur Dal, faculty member in the Department of Communication and Design, was appointed as associate professor. Nathan Paul Leidholm, faculty member in the Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas Program, was appointed as interim associate professor.
Campus & Community
Bilkent’s Spring Festival: A Weekend to Remember
Spring Fest 2025 was one of the standout events of the year at Bilkent, bringing students together for two days of music, fun and great memories. On May 9 and 10 the Main Campus and Odeon area were buzzing with excitement, offering the perfect break before the stress of final[Read More…]
Spring Festival Concerts and Events
It’s that time of year again, when Bilkenters come together to celebrate the arrival of spring as they approach the end of the academic year. Bilkent’s annual Spring Festival, with a wide range of exciting activities, will take place in the Main Campus Green Field and at the Odeon, from[Read More…]
ERC Grants Info Day and Experience Sharing Panel
The Bilkent University Technology Transfer Office (TTO) hosted the “European Research Council (ERC) Grants Info Day and Experience Sharing Panel” on April 18, at the Bilkent Library Art Gallery. The event brought together researchers, faculty members and aspiring ERC grant applicants to gain valuable insights into the application process and[Read More…]
Student Clubs Organize April 23 Lantern Parade
Lantern Parade took place on April 23. The parade started at 8 p.m. at the lawn in front of the 81st Dormitory and ended at the Atatürk Monument in Main Campus Nizamiye. Students gathered on the lawn before the start time. The group walked through the campus, and university staff[Read More…]
Faculty Promotions
Emma Louise Baysal, faculty member in the Department of Archaeology, was appointed as associate professor. Seçkin Köstem, faculty member in the Department of International Relations, was appointed as associate professor. Eray Tüzün, faculty member in the Department of Computer Engineering, was appointed as associate professor.
Academic Administrative Appointments
Burcu Ayşen Ürgen was appointed Assistant Chair of the Neuroscience Graduate Program.
BSO Marks 110th Anniversary of Prof. Doğramacı’s Birth
The Bilkent Symphony Orchestra (BSO) gave a special concert on April 14 at the Bilkent Concert Hall to mark the 110th anniversary of the birth of Prof. İhsan Doğramacı, the founder of Bilkent University, who was a lifelong music lover. The performance, which began at 8 p.m., was conducted by[Read More…]
Engineering Students Receive Awards in Transportation Innovation Competition
Students from the Faculty of Engineering have been awarded an Honorable Mention in the “Reaching and Accessing Türkiye 2053 Inter-University Idea Competition,” organized by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Now in its second year, the competition was launched to shape the future of Türkiye’s transportation, maritime[Read More…]
Zero Waste Festival
Bilkent University hosted its annual Zero Waste Festival during the week of April 9–17. The festival began with a series of seminars on April 9 and continued with an outdoor event on April 17 at the Spring Festival area. Rector Kürşat Aydoğan made the opening speech of the festival. He[Read More…]