The Bilkent University Library celebrated its 40th anniversary with a panel titled “40 Years of Bilkent University Library,” held at the Library Art Gallery with the participation of Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan. The panel brought together three directors who have played key roles in shaping the development of the Bilkent University Library across different periods. Founding Director (1986–2005)[Read More…]
Bilkent’s annual Spring Festival is taking place April 24–25 at the Main Campus Green Field and the Odeon. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and continues until 11:15 p.m. on Saturday—so come by and enjoy the festivities. The Radio Bilkent 31st anniversary party is set for Friday, April 24, from 8[Read More…]
On April 16, SustainFest was held at the Spring Festival Area. The aim of the festival was to raise awareness about sustainability, waste management and eco-friendly practices. A wide range of activities was offered throughout the day, including sports events, Radio Bilkent live broadcasts and music performances. Visitors participated in improvisational acting exercises, tango performances, Tai Chi sessions and breathing and meditation[Read More…]
At an event held at Bilkent this week, Pelin Akyürek met with students and shared her views on sustainable growth. As Customer Relationship Manager at IKEA, Akyürek emphasized the importance of consistency and investment in a growth system in the company’s approach to growth. Akyürek stated that this system brings[Read More…]
The Faculty of Law Jessup Team—Pelin Alan, Zeynep Balkan, Doğa Can and İlayda Soysal—became the first Bilkent team to participate in the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. Coached by Asst. Prof. A. Dicle Ergin and Grease Researcher Yeşim Köseoğlu (LAW/Phd), the team[Read More…]
On April 11–12, 2026, the Department of Archaeology, in collaboration with the Bilkent Archaeology Club, organized a weekend trip to archaeological sites in the Konya area. Students and faculty were joined by Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan and Dean Prof. Simon Wigley. The Konya Plain is of exceptional importance for its[Read More…]
Bilkent’s annual Spring Festival is taking place April 24-25 at the Main Campus Green Field and the Odeon. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and keeps going all the way until 11:15 p.m. on Saturday—so come and by enjoy the festivities. The Radio Bilkent 31st anniversary party is set for Friday, April 24,[Read More…]
Between April 6 and April 13, the exhibition “Distinguished Works” by students from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED) was held at the FF Building. The exhibition brought together projects, drawings, sketches and models created during the 2025–26 fall semester, reflecting the creativity and dedication of IAED students at[Read More…]
The tenth edition of the “Turkish Writers at Bilkent” series was held on April 9, at the Library Art Gallery. The conversation featured Sezin Romi, director of the Salt Library and Archives, and writer, educator and curator Vasıf Kortun. The event focused on the book “How Did We Get Here: Reading Vasıf Kortun,” which features an in-depth conversation between Romi and Kortun and[Read More…]
A memorial ceremony was held for Dr. Talat Şenocak, one of the most beloved members of the Department of Economics and an alumnus (MATH BS ’06, ECON MA ’09, PhD ’25), whom we lost on March 1, 2026. Family, friends and members of the Bilkent community gathered on Wednesday, April 7, at the C-Block Auditorium to honor his memory.[Read More…]
