Title: “Late Ottoman Origins of Modern Arabia” Date and Time: March 2, 12:30 Venue: A-130 Seminar Room, FEASS. Speaker: Ömer Faruk Topal Short bio: Ömer Faruk Topal is a Ph.D. candidate in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. His research interests include Late Ottoman History, Modern Middle East, and Global […]
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CS Seminar: “Fair and Efficient Online Decision Making”, Yusuf Hakan Kalaycı, 10:00AM March 2 2026 (EN)
Fair and Efficient Online Decision Making Yusuf Hakan Kalaycı University of Southern California, Los Angeles Abstract: As algorithms increasingly automate critical decisions—from AI-powered text generation to democratic representation—it is more important than ever to design decision-making systems that are both efficient and fair. This talk addresses a fundamental challenge in […]
OTTEM Seminar: “Bilişsel Bir Faaliyet Olarak Şiir: Melih Cevdet Anday ve Özdemir Asaf’ın Şiirlerinde Düşünce”, Alphan Akgül, 4:30PM March 2 2026 (TR)
“Bilişsel Bir Faaliyet Olarak Şiir: Melih Cevdet Anday ve Özdemir Asaf’ın Şiirlerinde Düşünce” Tarih: 02 Mart 2026, Pazartesi Saat: 16:30–17:30 Yer: H-232 Konu: Şiir kuramları çoğunlukla ses ve imgeyi merkeze alarak şiiri düzyazıdan ayırmıştır. Ancak şiir tarihinde düşüncenin, kimi zaman didaktik kimi zaman yoğun bir tefekkür biçiminde öne çıktığı görülür. […]
PSYC Seminar: “Inferring Minds in Interaction: Interpersonal Accuracy Across Communication Contexts”, Murat Kezer, 12:30Noon February 27 2026 (EN)
You are invited to this week’s special talk organized by the Department of Psychology. Everyone is welcome to attend! Inferring Minds in Interaction: Interpersonal Accuracy Across Communication Contexts Speaker: Murat Kezer (Doctoral candidate in Psychology at the University of Oregon) Date: 27.02.2026, Friday Time: 12:30 PM Room: A 130 (FEASS […]
CS Seminar: “M.S. Thesis Presentation: An Automated Approach Towards Code Comment Smell Detection and Repair”, Hatice Kübra Çağlar, 3:30PM February 27 2026 (EN)
An Automated Approach Towards Code Comment Smell Detection and Repair Hatice Kübra Çağlar Master Student (Supervisor: Assoc.Prof. Eray Tüzün) Computer Engineering Department Bilkent University Abstract: Code comments are essential for software comprehension and maintenance; however, low-quality or inconsistent comments, referred to as code comment smells, can mislead developers and reduce […]
MATH Seminar: “McKay Quivers Beyond ADE”, Meral Tosun, 3:40PM February 27 2026 (EN)
You are cordially invited to the ODTU-Bilkent Algebraic Geometry Seminar. Speaker: Meral Tosun (Galatasaray) “McKay Quivers Beyond ADE” Abstract: The classical McKay correspondence relates finite subgroups of SL(2,C) to affine ADE Dynkin diagrams and Du Val surface singularities. In this talk, we extend this perspective to small finite subgroups of […]
CS Seminar: “M.S. Thesis Presentation: Learning-Based Analysis of Pull Request-Issue Alignment with Large Language Models”, Mustafa Yasir Altunhan, 4:30PM February 27 2026 (EN)
Learning-Based Analysis of Pull Request-Issue Alignment with Large Language Models Mustafa Yasir Altunhan Master Student (Supervisor: Assoc.Prof. Eray Tüzün) Computer Engineering Department Bilkent University Abstract: Accurate alignment between pull requests (PRs) and corresponding issues is crucial for efficient software development and maintaining code quality, as misalignments can lead to reduced […]
IR Seminar: “Reputation, Financial Networks, and Diplomacy: Count Giuseppe Volpi and the Building of Turkey’s Central Bank”, Mehmet Doğar, 10:30AM February 26 2026 (EN)
Title: “Reputation, Financial Networks, and Diplomacy: Count Giuseppe Volpi and the Building of Turkey’s Central Bank” Date and Time: February 26, 10:30 Venue: A-130 Seminar Room, FEASS. Speaker: Mehmet Doğar Short bio: Dr. Mehmet Doğar earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge, where his dissertation examined Turkish–Italian economic relations […]
LAW Seminar: “Diplomacy and Law Seminars – II: ‘The 1959–1960 Cyprus Agreements: From Political and Legal Disputes to the 1974 Intervention’”, Ertuğrul Apakan, 12:30Noon February 26 2026 (TR)
Diplomacy and Law Seminars – II The 1959–1960 Cyprus Agreements: From Political and Legal Disputes to the 1974 Intervention Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 12:30–13:30 Venue: Library Art Gallery Speaker: Ertuğrul Apakan (Retired Ambassador and Former Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs) Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ece Göztepe This second session of the […]
POLS Seminar: “(Re)imagining, (re)interacting, (re)constructing nationalisms: A comparative analysis of politician discourse during the post-disaster scenes of Belgium, Turkey and United States”, Ebru Akgün, 12:30Noon February 26 2026 (EN)
Talk: “(Re)imagining, (re)interacting, (re)constructing nationalisms: A comparative analysis of politician discourse during the post-disaster scenes of Belgium, Turkey and United States” by Ebru Akgün Political Science and Sociology Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Antwerp Ebru.Akgun@vub.be Date and Room Info Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m. A-129B Abstract Disasters […]