Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır met with Bilkent students at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium on May 8, a conference organized by Medeniyet Topluluğu. In his speech titled “Türkiye’s National Technology Move,” Minister Kacır said that Turkish youth are capable and competent enough to achieve the world’s best jobs[Read More…]
IEEE Bilkent Student Branch’s magazine, Mercek Dergi’s second issue came out. This issue delves into AI’s impact across biotechnology, finance, popular culture, animation and art. Drawing inspiration from the Retro era, spanning the vibrant aesthetics of the 70s to the 90s, our design encapsulates nostalgia while embracing the technological forefront. [Read More…]
Prof. Alipaşa Ayas was appointed as director of the Graduate School of Education, effective May 8, 2024. Prof. Alipaşa Ayas took over the position from Prof. Orhan Arıkan.
Dr. Emre Uzun, faculty member at the Department of Industrial Engineering, head of the Bilkent University Traffic Committee since 2022, has stepped down from that position. Dr. Hande Işıl Işık Scott of the English Language Preparatory Program has been appointed the new head of the committee.
On Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m., 150 runners, joggers and walkers were ready at the starting line by the East Campus Sports Hall. The 3.5 km route took the competitors from East Campus to Main Campus, finishing at the stadium. An award ceremony took place after the race, with[Read More…]
Bilkent Archaeology Day is an annual event that is held in the spring. On April 26, Bilkent University’s Archaeology Club and Archaeology Department held the sixth iteration of this joint event. The theme was, “Immortalizing the Essence: Portraiture for Private and Public Spaces.” Portraits were destined for the darkness of[Read More…]
The French Cultural Center, also known as the Institut Français d’Ankara, set the stage for this year’s highly anticipated inaugural “Joutes de traduction” Translation Contest. Welcoming 3rd and 4th-year students from Bilkent, Hacettepe, and Kırıkkale Universities, the event drew attention under the guidance of the award-winning translator Siren İdemen. The[Read More…]
Following Bilkent Archaeology Day on Friday, April 26, excavation director and faculty member of the Department of Archaeology, Dr. Peter Talloen, organized a trip to the ancient city of Sagalassos (Burdur Province). On April 27 and 28, Provost Prof. Orhan Aytür and his family, FHL Dean Prof. Simon Wigley and[Read More…]
One of the most eagerly awaited events on the Bilkent calendar, Spring Fest once again brought everyone outdoors to enjoy a taste of summer before final exams. For two fun-filled days, May 3 and 4, the festival took over the Main Campus Spring Fest area and the Odeon. Student clubs[Read More…]
Bilkent faculty members have received the Distinguished Young Scientist (BAGEP) awards for 2024. The awards are given by the Science Academy Association (Bilim Akademisi), established in 2011 “to promote, practice and uphold the principles of scientific merit, freedom and integrity.” The objective of the BAGEP program is to recognize highly[Read More…]
