Funded by the EU and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of National Education and UNICEF and developed by a team of experts from the Faculty of Education, the Digital Ecosystem for the Teacher Training Project has entered a new phase with the launch of online trainings designed to strengthen[Read More…]
The Faculty of Engineering and the Academic Student Coordination Unit (ASCU) recently hosted a picnic event on campus to bring together engineering freshmen and senior students involved in a mentorship program. Launched in 2016, the program connects new students with volunteer upperclassmen through WhatsApp groups to offer guidance and support.[Read More…]
The first “New Beginnings for Collaboration—Academia–Industry Dialogues I” event, organized by the Bilkent University Technology Transfer Office (TTO), took place at the Bilkent Rector’s residence on September 24. The program opened with a welcome address by Provost Prof. Orhan Aytür. Prof. Ekmel Özbay (NANOTAM) and Fikret Çınar (Nurol Makina) then[Read More…]
The Student Council elections for the 2025-26 academic year will begin this week and proceed according to the Election Calendar below. Detailed information, including the Election Calendar, regulations, campaign rules and the application form, is available at https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/student-council/. Student Council Election Calendar Monday, September 29 (9 a.m.) – Friday, October 3 (5 p.m.) Prospective[Read More…]
Bilkent University hosted Bilkent PhilFest on Saturday, September 27, bringing together students, academics and visitors from across Türkiye for a full day of philosophical engagement. Running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Spring Festival area, the event offered free access to discussions, exhibitions and interactive experiences centered on philosophy and critical thinking. Participants had the opportunity[Read More…]
A ceremony was held to mark the opening of Bilkent Malatya Laboratory School (BiMS), a new educational institution launched by the İhsan Doğramacı Foundation in the Battalgazi district of Malatya. The school officially began the 2025–26 academic year with kindergarten and first and second grades. Malatya Deputy Governor Talat Tabur, İnönü University Rector Prof. Nusret Akpolat, Turgut Özal University Rector Prof. Recep Bentli, Bilkent University Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, Battalgazi Mayor Bayram Taşkın and Malatya Provincial Director[Read More…]
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Embassy of Italy in Ankara to mark the awarding of the honor of “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia – Chivalry Order of the Star of Italy.” The honor was conferred by the President of the Italian Republic to Rector Kürşat Aydoğan, in recognition of his contributions[Read More…]
You are invited to participate in the “Like My Way Challenge,” an interactive CULTURATI competition, part of the Horizon Europe project coordinated by Bilkent University, designed to foster cultural engagement while giving students the chance to showcase their creativity. To join the challenge, students are invited to: • Explore cultural[Read More…]
The Career and Alumni Office invites 3rd and 4th year students to join the ongoing Interview Adventure with the Talent Hunters program. Participants will have interviews with HR professionals from leading companies and major brands across sectors, receiving feedback and taking confident steps toward their careers. Applications are open via[Read More…]
PhilFest’25, Türkiye’s first large-scale philosophy festival, will take place at the Spring Festival area on Saturday, September 27. The event is organized by the Department of Philosophy, Bilkent Philosophical Society, Bilkent University Library and the Psychological Counseling and Development Center.The festival aims to present philosophy not only as an academic[Read More…]
