International Team of Researchers Studies Syrian Refugees’ Plight
Research shows that the journalistic coverage of Syrian refugees may be contributing to fear of and lack of sympathy for them by emphasizing their status as outsiders. Dr. Emel Özdora Akşak (Department of Communication
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New Book by Ersel Aydınlı: “Violent Non-State Actors: From Anarchists to Jihadists”
Prof. Ersel Aydınlı of the Department of International Relations has published a new book, “Violent Non-State Actors: From Anarchists to Jihadists,” as part of the Routledge series “Studies on Challenges, Crises and Dissent in
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Workshops on Writing a Statement of Purpose
Workshops on Writing a Statement of Purpose Are you going to apply to an MA or PhD program soon? Do you need to include a statement of purpose (SoP) with your application? Come to
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EE PhD Graduate Receives Newton International Fellowship
EE PhD Graduate Receives Newton International Fellowship Dr. Talha Erdem, a recent Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering PhD graduate and member of Prof. Hilmi Volkan Demir’s Quantum Devices and Sensors Research Group, has
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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone
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The International Chronicles
The International Chronicles Name: Aryan Homayoum-bod Department: MAN Country of Origin: Iran What do you like best about Turkey? The food! Are there any similarities between your country’s culture and Turkey’s? Yes, the people
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2016 Republic Run: And the Winners Were…
This year’s Republic Run was held on Saturday, October 22. 381 Bilkenters were ready and set to go when the starter gave the signal at 11 a.m. Runners in the youngest age category started
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“Welcoming Maqam” Brings Classical Traditions Into Dialogue With Contemporary Music
A two-day event entitled “Welcoming Maqam” took place on September 27-28 at the Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. Organized by the university’s Ahmet Adnan Saygun Center and Department of Composition with
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