Assoc. Prof. Efe Tokdemir, faculty member in the Department of International Relations, received the American Political Science Association (APSA) Conflict Processes Section Best Paper Award for his article titled “Unique Offerings: Ideological Competition and Rebel Governance.”
Efe Tokdemir Receives APSA Best Paper Award
Sam Hirst’s Book Receives International Recognition
Asst. Prof. Sam Hirst of the Department of International Relations has received significant recognition for his monograph Against the Liberal Order: The Soviet Union, Turkey, and Statist Internationalism, 1919–1939, published by Oxford University Press in 2024.
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Rector Aydoğan Awarded by Italy
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Embassy of Italy in Ankara to mark the awarding of the honor of “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia – Chivalry Order of the Star of Italy.”
New Book by Assoc. Prof. Bilin Neyaptı
A new book by Assoc. Prof. Bilin Neyaptı of the Department of Economics has been released: “Understanding Fiscal Decentralization,” published by Edward Elgar Publishing.
“New Beginnings for Collaboration” Event Held
The first “New Beginnings for Collaboration – Academia–Industry Dialogues I” event, organized by Bilkent University Technology Transfer Office (TTO), took place at the Bilkent Rector’s Residence with strong participation.
Innovative Health Solutions from Bilkent
Innovative Health Solutions from Bilkent: TÜSEB Funds 4 Research Projects
The results of the 2025-B-01 call, launched by TÜSEB to support R&D projects offering innovative solutions in the field of health sciences and technologies, have been announced.
Recent Book by Dr. Elif Gökşen
Asst. Prof. Elif Gökşen, Faculty of Law, has published a new book, “Uluslararası Ceza Hukukunda Bireysel Ceza Sorumluluğu,” with Seçkin Publishing.
Yıldıray Yıldız Appointed to EUCA General Assembly
Associate Professor Yıldıray Yıldız from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has accepted an invitation from the European Control Association (EUCA) to serve as Türkiye’s representative on its General Assembly, starting January 1, 2026.
New Book on Apollonius’ Argonautica
Asst. Prof. Brian David McPhee of the Program in Cultures, Civilizations and Ideas has recently published a new book, offering fresh insights into Apollonius’ “Argonautica” and its relationship with “The Homeric Hymns.”
Math Problem for Every Month
Every month the Mathematics department hosts an open competition for any student. Problems will continue to come out each month, and allow a month for you to submit solutions.