Translating Memory: Museums as Sites of Cultural Mediation By Özlem Berk Albachten (Reading, Translation Studies) Abstract: This seminar approaches the museum as a space of translation, understood not only as interlingual transfer but also as a broader form of cultural mediation. Drawing on debates in ethnography, translation studies, and more […]
TRIN Seminar: “Translating Memory: Museums as Sites of Cultural Mediation”, Özlem Berk Albachten, 1:30PM March 3 2026 (EN)
MATH Seminar: “Approximation by Finite Blaschke Products”, Konstantinos Maronikolakis, 2:00PM March 3 2026 (EN)
You are cordially invited to the Analysis Seminar organized by the Department of Mathematics. Speaker: Konstantinos Maronikolakis (Bilkent) “Approximation by finite Blaschke products” Abstract: I will talk about classical results of Caratheodory and Fisher about approximation by finite Blaschke products. I will then give a combination of these results. Finally, […]
Bilkent Mourns the Loss of Dr. Talat Şenocak, faculty member of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of Economics
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Talat Şenocak, one of the most beloved members of the Department of Economics and an alumnus (MATH BS ’06, ECON MA ’09, Ph.D. ’25). We wish to extend our condolences to Şenocak family, the loved ones, his students, and the […]
IR Seminar: “Late Ottoman Origins of Modern Arabia”, Ömer Faruk Topal, 12:30Noon March 2 2026 (EN)
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 […]
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 […]