The 12th annual session of MUNBU, the largest and most dynamic Model United Nations conference in Türkiye, was held on January 20–23. The opening ceremony featured keynote speeches by the Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan and the Head of the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, Mr. Tom Delrue. Welcome addresses were[Read More…]
Campus & Community
Bilkent Welcomes International Students for the Spring Semester
A new group of international exchange students has arrived for the spring semester. This semester Bilkent University is hosting 72 new exchange students from 27 countries. Bilkent welcomed the students with an orientation program held by the Office of International Students and Exchange Programs. Sessions included an introduction to the[Read More…]
27th Annual Career Fair Connects Students with Top Global Employers
The 27th Career Fair, organized by the Career and Alumni Office, will take place on February 19 and 20, at the Main Campus Sports Hall. The Career Fair will bring Bilkent students and graduates together with professionals from companies operating in various sectors such as Telecommunication, Information Technologies, Oil &[Read More…]
PASO XXV Film Festival Set to Showcase Global Student Talent
The PASO XXV Film Festival is set to celebrate student filmmakers and recent graduates from around the world, providing a platform for their creative works in fiction, documentary and animation. This year marks the festival’s 25th edition, continuing its mission to give emerging filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their passion[Read More…]
Le Piment Rouge Restaurant
The practice restaurant of the Tourism and Hotel Management department, Le Piment Rouge, is pleased to announce the start of the semester and ready to welcome its guests on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Set menu: 650.- TL For reservations, please visit https://le-piment-rouge-menu.bilkent.edu.tr Le Piment Rouge is[Read More…]
Senior Theater Students Present “Hot L Baltimore”: A Milestone Performance
“Hot L Baltimore,” an evocative play, is brought to life by senior students from the Department of Performing Arts under the direction of the department’s chair, Jason Hale. “Hot L Baltimore,” by Lanford Wilson, will be staged at the Bilkent Theater Hall on February 6, 13, 20 and 27, at[Read More…]
Bilkent Mourns the Victims of the Fire Disaster in Bolu Kartalkaya
Regarding the latest information about the fire disaster in Bolu Kartalkaya, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our alumni Duygu Aslan Doğan (MAN’08), her husband Mert Doğan (IR’08) and their children Mavi and Doğa; Alp Mercan (ME’24); Nogay Kanpolat’s (THM’97) wife Feray Kanpolat and their daughter Oya; Cana[Read More…]
Our Profound Loss
The Bilkent community is deeply saddened by the loss of Ceren Çelik, Department of Music student in the English Language Preparatory Program. Deepest sympathies and condolences to her family, friends and the Bilkent community. To convey condolences to Ceren Çelik’s family: http://taziye.bilkent.edu.tr
2024 Oğuz Tansel Awards Ceremony
Every year, Oğuz Tansel Turkish Literature Research Center awards prizes in the fields of “Children’s Literature,” “Folklore” and “Poetry” in honor of Oğuz Tansel. The awards are given alternately in these fields. Eray Alpyıldız received the 2024 Oğuz Tansel Folklore Research Award for his doctoral thesis, “Traditional Turkish Culinary Culture[Read More…]
Bilkent Well-Being Days
The Psychological Counseling and Development Center and the Teaching and Learning Support Center will be hosting the fourth “Bilkent Well-Being Days.” The event will take place between February 1–5. This year’s theme will focus on addiction. The Bilkent Well-Being Days aim to engage students, faculty and staff in discussions and[Read More…]