The Bilkent IEEE student branch organized a tour with 86 students to “Bilişim Vadisi” in Kocaeli. Bilişim Vadisi was established in 2012 with the partnership of different institutions, such as TÜBİTAK in Kocaeli, and it hosts 272 high-technology companies with 3000 employers in total. The event started with a breakfast[Read More…]
The Department of Economics organized an Economic Theory Workshop in June to honor Prof. Semih Koray, faculty member of the Bilkent Department of Economics since 1992. The workshop took place at the FEASS A-130 seminar room, located on the first floor. Meanwhile, the FEASS A-228 seminar room, where the Department[Read More…]
A memorial ceremony and concert dedicated to honor Prof. Ersin Onay, founding dean of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, who passed away on May 22, 2023, was held on Saturday, September 30, at the Bilkent Concert Hall. The program began with the Bilkent Youth Choir’s performance of the[Read More…]
The Student Council elections for the 2023-24 academic year will begin on October 2 and proceed according to the Election Calendar on page 4. Detailed information, including the Election Calendar, qualifications required for candidacy and the Application Form, is available at https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/student-council/ Student Council Election Calendar Monday, October 2 (9[Read More…]
Asst. Prof. Eda Gürel, of the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management and coordinator of the CULTURATI – Customized Games and Routes for Cultural Heritage and Arts, participated in a panel organized by the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the İstanbul Project Academy. The event, held at the[Read More…]
Knowledge, experience and inspiration can transform a society. That’s why TEDx Bilkent takes pride in providing a platform for thought leaders and inspirational individuals to share their ideas. TEDx Bilkent club is planning to host two major events, Bilkent Talks and TEDx Bilkent. In Bilkent Talks, which will be an[Read More…]
Name: Cankutay Dündar Department: Computer Engineering How often do you exercise? I exercise four to five times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I feel better. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? They should try to[Read More…]
Within the context of Ankara European Heritage Days, the Kingdom of the Netherlands opened its Embassy Residence in Ankara to guests on Saturday and Sunday September 16 and 17, 2023. The tours were hosted by the Dutch Embassy and made possible through contributions from the Bilkent University Department of Architecture.[Read More…]
Reyyan Ayfer, a member of the editorial board since the first issue of Bilkent News, March 14, 1995, retired in August 2023. Ms. Ayfer joined the Bilkent faculty in 1988. She has contributed a great deal to Bilkent in many areas and in various roles. She served as the chair[Read More…]
Prof. Tolga Çukur was appointed as director of the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), effective September 18, 2023. Prof. Tolga Çukur took over the position from Prof. Ergin Atalar. Prof. Mehmet Selim Aktürk was appointed as acting dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, effective September 18, 2023. Prof.[Read More…]
