The Tech Diplomacy Circle event was held on April 21, at the Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, hosted by Bilkent University and Bilkent CYBERPARK in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.  The event brought together participants for a series of presentations and discussions focused on Türkiye’s technology ecosystem. The program began with a registration and networking[Read More…]

Bilkent University took part in the 5th International Ankara Brand Meeting, organized by the Ankara Chamber of Commerce on April 24–25, at ATO Congresium in Ankara.  Held under the theme “BRAiND,” the event focused on the intersection of human intelligence and artificial intelligence, bringing together representatives from academia, industry, the public sector and the media.   Throughout[Read More…]

Bilkent University’s annual Spring Festival took place on April 24–25 at the Main Campus Green Field and the Odeon, drawing large crowds of students eager to enjoy the nice weather before the exam period. Taking advantage of the spring days, Bilkent students gathered across campus to relax, socialize and celebrate.  The festival kicked off on[Read More…]

On Sunday, April 26, 350 runners, joggers and walkers gathered at the starting line at the East Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. The 3.5 km route took the competitors from East Sports Hall to the Stadium. Following the race, an award[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 earned a highly selective Exhibition Team spot (one of only eight globally emerging teams) after[Read More…]

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…]