“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…]
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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…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Baran Yavaş Department: Management How often do you exercise? Almost every day, as long as I am healthy. How has regular exercise affected your life? Exercise and sports have affected my life in a very positive way. Being strong mentally is a priority for me, and an active body[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…]
Bilkent Alumna Receives Spanish Medal of Honor
Ceren Çerciler (ELIT ’99) has been awarded the Medal of Honor from the King of Spain for supporting Spanish officials and delegations after the earthquake in Turkey and enhancing diplomatic ties between the two nations. Ms. Çerciler coordinated the process of building a field hospital by Spanish teams in Hatay[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Tuğba Bayar
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/II) Dr. Tuğba Bayar has been working at the Department of International Relations and she conducts research on international regimes, international law and international human rights. Regionally she is specialized on the Middle East, particularly Iran’s foreign affairs. She received research grants from various national and international[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…]