Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) hosted the third national gathering of Türkiye’s zebrafish research community on November 29. The upcoming Zebrafish Workshop will bring together scientists who conduct research using the zebrafish model organism. Supported by the Zebrafish Research Association, this special event aims to strengthen knowledge exchange,[Read More…]
Campus & Community
“Financing Agreements in a Changing World” Conference
Financing Agreements in a Changing World,” a program held annually in memory of Prof. Rona Serozan as part of the conference series organized by the Rona Serozan Comparative Law Research Foundation, took place on November 28 at Bilkent.The event began with opening remarks by Attorney Fuat Topdemir, President of the[Read More…]
Faculty of Education Celebrates Teachers
Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year to recognize the invaluable contributions of teachers and to highlight their role in shaping future generations. In this context, the Faculty of Education organized a Teachers’ Day event on November 28. The opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Alipaşa Ayas, Dean of the Faculty[Read More…]
Combating Hate Speech and Supporting Migrant Cohesion
On November 25, 2025, a workshop titled “Creating a New Discourse in Response to Hate Speech Against Foreigners” was organized in collaboration between the IGAM (İltica ve Göç araştırmaları Merkezi), Research Centre on Asylum and Migration and Bilkent University. The event was hosted by Bilkent University’s Faculty of Fine Arts,[Read More…]
Ankara Start-Up Summit 2025
The 19th Ankara Start-Up Summit took place on November 30 at the Bilkent Concert Hall, organized by the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES). The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals from across Ankara’s growing innovation ecosystem. This year’s speaker line-up included Emirhan Erdoğan (Paribu), Levent Açıksöz (Yerim Hazır Yazılım[Read More…]
Bilkent Alumni Gather in Dubai
On Saturday, November 22, Bilkent alumni living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came together at a special gathering hosted by Consul General Onur Şaylan at the residence of the Turkish Consulate in Dubai. Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan and Career and Alumni Office Director Tümay Öztürk Altaş joined the gathering[Read More…]
“No Exit” Premieres 2025–2026 Season
The Department of Performing Arts premieres the first senior graduation project of the 2025–26 academic year: “No Exit,” the influential existential drama by Jean-Paul Sartre, directed by Jason Hale, chair of the department. The play follows three characters, Garcin, Inez and Estelle, who find themselves locked together in a room[Read More…]
Czech Cuisine Week at Le Piment Rouge Practice Restaurant
As part of the International Cuisines course (THM 323) instructed by lecturer Elif Denizci, Czech Cuisine Week was held on November 13 at Le Piment Rouge Practice Restaurant. The event was carried out with the contribution of Barış Ak, instructor of the Food Production Techniques course (THM 244). Czech Erasmus[Read More…]
Law Students Visit Ankara Penal Institution
Bilkent University students visited the Ankara Penal Institution as part of LAW411, Criminal Procedure Law. The visit, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Haluk Toroslu and Asst. Prof. Elif Gökşen Köstem, provided students with an informative opportunity to observe the practical application of criminal justice and the functioning of penal institutions. The[Read More…]
Retail Management Students Meet Entrepreneur Göktuğ Gökdemir
The Faculty of Business Administration’s Retail Management (MAN 437) class hosted a corporate seminar with Göktuğ Gökdemir, founder of the well-known Ankara restaurant chain Il Forno and the café/restaurant Lemonde. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Mr. Gökdemir spoke openly about his professional journey, which students found encouraging and informative.[Read More…]