The Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action CULTURATI—Customized Games and Routes for Cultural Heritage and Arts, funded by the European Union, concluded with a final meeting and evening reception held on January 30, 2026, at Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the project’s flagship[Read More…]
Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” (Satıcının Ölümü) premiered at Etimesgut City Theatre (Etimesgut Kent Tiyatrosu) in a new production directed by Jason Hale, chair of Bilkent University’s Department of Performing Arts. Staged by the Etimesgut Municipality City Theatre, the production brings a foundational modern drama to audiences through a collaboration that also highlights Bilkent’s contribution to professional theatre practice in[Read More…]
The Accessibility Committee was established at Bilkent University on February 1, 2026, to develop and propose initiatives, suggest implementation and support coordination among relevant units to enhance the university’s social, physical and digital accessibility in line with contemporary standards. The committee members are as follows: Prof. Başak Baysal (Law), Asst. Prof. Burçak Altay (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design), Dr. Can Birand (Graphic Design),[Read More…]
Arabica Kitchen Fit, Bilkent’s newest restaurant, began service at the start of this semester. Located on Main Campus next to the Table d’hote Restaurant, Arabica Kitchen Fit offers a wide range of menu options each day. The menu includes low-calorie salads, hot meals, light snacks such as sandwiches, desserts and hot and cold beverages. The restaurant[Read More…]
The 5th Bilkent Well-being Days, organized by the Psychological Counseling and Development Center and the Bilkent Teaching and Learning Support Center, will continue February 3–4, with in-person workshops and a closing talk at the C-Block Auditorium. On February 3, a series of psychoeducation workshops will take place between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., focusing[Read More…]
The Department of Performing Arts continues its production of “No Exit,” the influential existential drama by Jean-Paul Sartre. Directed by Jason Hale, chair of the department, the production is one of the first senior graduation projects of the 2025–26 academic year. The play follows three characters, Garcin, Inez and Estelle, who find themselves[Read More…]
The 28th Career Fair, organized by the Career and Alumni Office, will take place between February 17 and February 18, 2026, at the Main Campus Sports Hall. The Career Fair will bring Bilkent students and graduates together with professionals from approximately 70 companies operating in various sectors, such as Telecommunication, Information Technologies, FMCG, Oil[Read More…]
Dr. N. Cihan Kayaçetin of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design and Prof. Yasemin Afacan, Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, led the first co-creation workshop for the Çankaya Bademlidere Park in the scope of the Urban-CoLLaR project. The workshop took place in December, at the Doğan Taşdelen Contemporary Arts Centre, Ankara. There was wide participation from[Read More…]
A team of students from the Department of Economics has achieved significant international success by securing first place in the Middle East & Africa region for the 2025 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge. Competing under the team name “Bilkent ECON,” the team ranked first among regional participants after generating a relative profit of USD $183,917[Read More…]
Efe Erşahin, a Grade 12 student in the percussion department at Bilkent University Music Preparatory School, was awarded second prize in Category A at the 22nd Italy Percussion Competition, organized by the Italy Percussion Arts Society. The international competition featured a distinguished jury that included Frederic Macarez (France), John Wooton (USA) and Alexej Gerassimez (Germany). As no first prize was awarded, Erşahin’s performance[Read More…]
