The 60th Library Week activities were held from March 25 to 31. This year’s theme was “Sustainability and Advocacy.” Activities started with visits from third- grade students from İDV Özel Bilkent Primary and Secondary Schools. A library surprise activity also took place on March 27 at the Main Campus Library.[Read More…]
News & Events
World Zero Waste Day Event at the Spring Festival Area
“World Zero Waste Day” aims to raise awareness for sustainability and waste management. This year, an event for World Zero Waste Day was held on Friday, March 29, at the Spring Festival Area. The day included many events, such as artworks, talks, sports events, zero-waste quizzes and workshops as well[Read More…]
Success for Bilkent Students in 2023 Young Translators Contest
The Department of Translation and Interpretation (TRIN) continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence after a recent competition. Two of its distinguished students excelled in this year’s Young Translators Contest, an annual event organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate for EU Affairs. One hundred and twenty-five students[Read More…]
Celebrating Prof. İhsan Doğramacı’s Birthday on Bilkent Day
April 3, 2024, marks the 109th anniversary of the birth of Bilkent University’s beloved founder, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı. Each year Bilkent celebrates Prof. Doğramacı’s birthday as Bilkent Day, honoring his memory with deepest respect and affection. This year Bilkent Day includes two main events: the Bilkent Day Conference and a[Read More…]
The Future of Architecture and Digitalization
Architecture is going through a radical transformation process with the rapid advancement of technology. This evolutionary process necessitates the integration of new tools and methods that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of design and construction processes. In particular, developing machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies have a profound impact[Read More…]
Celebrating Library Week
“Library Week” is an annual event in Turkey dedicated to celebrating the significance of libraries and promoting literacy and reading culture throughout the country. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the celebration, and this year’s theme is “Sustainability and Advocacy.” Running from March 25 to 31, during the Library[Read More…]
World Zero Waste Day: March 29
Bilkent University, one of three universities to have received Turkey’s “Best Zero Waste Practice” award, is organizing an event for “World Zero Waste Day” on Friday, March 29, at the spring festival area. World Zero Waste Day aims to raise awareness for sustainability and waste management. The day will include[Read More…]
Department of Performing Arts Premieres New Play
The Department of Performing Arts premiered a new play, “Aşk Öldürür,” last week on March 21. The production was adapted from the play by French writer Vladimir Volkoff by senior students as a graduation project. Olcay Poyraz translated the play. “Aşk Öldürür” will be staged at Bilkent FMPA Main Stage[Read More…]
Fundamental Principles of Criminal Procedure Law Discussed
On March 18, the Faculty of Law hosted Prof. Dr. Köksal Bayraktar for a seminar on the fundamental principles of criminal procedure law. Prof. Bayraktar delved into the essential principles of criminal procedure law and enriched his talk with compelling examples from practice. The session offered students a valuable chance[Read More…]
IAED Distinguished Works Exhibition
Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design students are holding an exhibition titled “Distinguished Works” between April 1 and April 8, at the FADA FF Building. The exhibition will feature projects, drawings, sketches and models that were created during the 2023–24 fall semester by Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED)[Read More…]