Bilkent University students visited the Ankara Penal Institution as part of LAW411, Criminal Procedure Law. The visit, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Haluk Toroslu and Asst. Prof. Elif Gökşen Köstem, provided students with an informative opportunity to observe the practical application of criminal justice and the functioning of penal institutions. The[Read More…]
The Faculty of Business Administration’s Retail Management (MAN 437) class hosted a corporate seminar with Göktuğ Gökdemir, founder of the well-known Ankara restaurant chain Il Forno and the café/restaurant Lemonde. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Mr. Gökdemir spoke openly about his professional journey, which students found encouraging and informative.[Read More…]
The international conference on Black Sea archaeology, “Circumnavigating the Black Sea, Prospecting its Hinterland—Projects, Ideas and Interaction,” jointly organized by Assoc. Prof. Thomas Zimmermann (HART) and Prof. Ayşe Fatma Erol (Hacıbayram University) was held on November 6–8 at Bilkent. The event brought together scholars from Russia, France, Germany and Türkiye.[Read More…]
Photographs: Ara Güler, Copyright: Ara Güler Museum Hosted by Bilkent University in collaboration with the Ara Güler Museum and Gallery Siyah Beyaz and organized by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, the exhibition “Ara Güler—A Selection of Ankara Photographs” opened on November 18 at the İhsan and Ayser Doğramacı Science,[Read More…]
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…]
