Scientists Discover Common Genetic and Immunological Causes of Life-Threatening COVID-19
More than 10 percent of young and healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 have misguided antibodies that attack not the virus, but the immune system itself, new research shows. Another 3.5 percent, at least,
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Bilkent Symphony Orchestra 2020–2021 Season to Open on October 11
Fith some changes made in venue and scheduling to suit current conditions, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra will be starting its 2020–2021 concert season on Sunday, October 11. While in the past most concerts have
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CS Faculty Members Receive NIH Grant
A project proposed by Asst. Prof. Ercüment Çiçek of the Department of Computer Engineering and Dr. Erman Ayday, an adjunct faculty member in the department, has received a four-year grant from the US National
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An Update to No-Smoking Rules
The use of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products is prohibited on the entire Bilkent University campus, except within limited smoking areas indicated by signs and delineated with blue outlines. In line with
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Living With COVID-19
By Dr. Mete Salih Aker Since the beginning of March, all of us have been going through a difficult period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, we’ve learned what we need to do
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New Book by Efe Tokdemir
A new book coauthored by Asst. Prof. Efe Tokdemir of the Department of International Relations and titled “Battle for Allegiance: Governments, Terrorist Groups, and Constituencies in Conflict” was recently released by the University of
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From the Rector
Dear Members of the Bilkent Community, I would like to welcome you all back for the 2020-21 academic year! At the end of the last academic year, we bid farewell to 2,151 graduates as
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Class of 2024 Begins Its Bilkent Journey
This year’s GE100 Orientation, a course designed to welcome incoming students and acclimatize them to the university’s academic and social environment, was held September 10–12. During GE100, students collected the points necessary to receive
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