Bilkent University Human Rights Studies Application and Research Center (Bilkent HRC) organized the 3rd Essay Competition under the theme “Technological Surveillance and Human Rights.” Aiming to promote human rights awareness and support young researchers, this year’s theme addressed current debates surrounding privacy and data protection in the digital age. The[Read More…]
A series of Statement of Purpose (SoP) Workshops will be offered for students preparing applications to MS and PhD programs. The event aims to help participants understand better how to craft an effective SoP and tailor it to different academic audiences. Organized in collaboration with the Career and Alumni Office[Read More…]
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration (POLS) held a Mentorship Network certificate ceremony and mentee session on November 11, attended by Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, FEASS Dean Prof. Refet S. Gürkaynak, POLS Chair Assoc. Prof. Meral Uğur Çınar, Academic Advisor Assoc. Prof. Tolga Bölükbaşı, and Career and Alumni[Read More…]
On Tuesday, November 11, Semih Zeki and Ardan Özmenoğlu, both instructors in the Department of Fine Arts, conducted a monotype workshop at FADA. Monotype is distinguished within the field of printmaking by its defining characteristic as a single-edition process (1/1). Each print produced through this technique is unique and cannot[Read More…]
On Tuesday, November 25, SHARP – the Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting and Prevention Unit – will host an important awareness event in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The talk titled “Toxic Masculinity” by Prof. Tayfun Atay. The event will take place from[Read More…]
November 10, 2025, marked the 87th anniversary of the passing of Türkiye’s beloved Atatürk. Bilkent University commemorated the solemn occasion over the course of two days with several events. On November 8, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tolga Atalay Ün and featuring Miguel da Silva on viola and Nusret İspir on clarinet, presented a concert in memory of Atatürk. The performance, held[Read More…]
Bilkent University Library participated in ANKOSLink 2025, held at the Nation’s Library in Ankara on November 4–6, under the theme “Library 5.0: Human re-Centered Digital Transformation.” This year’s international conference brought together professionals from university and research libraries to discuss how artificial intelligence, digital services and human-centered design are reshaping the mission and practices of[Read More…]
A 1.25 MW ground-mounted solar power plant has been completed and brought into operation at the Bilkent Erzurum Schools Campus. The project uses high-efficiency bifacial (double-sided) and durable glass solar panels, providing clean and renewable energy for the campus. Since May 2025, the facility has been generating electricity to meet a significant portion of the[Read More…]
Monday, November 10 9:05 a.m. at the Bilkent Atatürk Monument Moment of Silence and the National Anthem 9:30 p.m. at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium Mini Concert Bilkent Quartet * HIST 200 Project Presentation “Bursa Atatürk Evi” Onur Aksüt (LAW), Emre Altuner (CS), Bekir Bartu Cebeci (EE), Umut Erdem (POLS), Yağmur Yavuzarslan (POLS) [Read More…]
The Turkish Chapter of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S) was officially established with its inaugural meeting, held at Bilkent on October 18. The event brought together distinguished academics and researchers from across Türkiye to discuss the future of constitutional and public law studies within national and international contexts. [Read More…]
