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Bilkent Archaeology visits Aphrodisias
On April 26–27, students and faculty from Bilkent University’s Department of Archaeology visited the ancient city of Aphrodisias in Aydın Province, accompanied by Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, Provost Prof. Orhan Aytür, and Dean Prof. Simon Wigley. Led by Prof. R.R.R. Smith, director of excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage site, the group explored the remarkably preserved ruins and admired the […]
Britain Hopkins begins Kluge Fellowship
Dr. Britain Hopkins from the Department of American Culture and Literature has begun her Kluge Fellowship at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. During her visit, she will conduct research for her book entitled Indebted Subjects: The Origins of Student Loan Debt in the United States.
Brian McPhee publishes book on Apollonius’ Argonautica and the Homeric Hymns
Assistant Professor Brian McPhee from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations, and Ideas has published a monograph with Brill Academic Publishers. The book, Apollonius’ Argonautica and the Homeric Hymns, offers the first-ever in-depth investigation of Apollonius’ profound engagement with the hymnic Homer. Published as part of the “Mnemosyne Supplements” series, McPhee’s book argues that the “Argonautica” does not simply follow the […]
Workshop Explores the History of Modal Metaphysics
From April 29 to May 2, 2025, the Department of Philosophy hosted a workshop on the history of modal metaphysics. Scholars gathered to trace the evolution of modal thought from Aristotle to early modern philosophers. The first session of the workshop was devoted to Aristotle’s so-called statistical theory of modality. We then turned to the medieval tradition, examining the views […]
Bilkent to manage excavations at Sagalassos
Bilkent University has taken over the management of the Sagalassos excavations in Burdur, which had been led by KU Leuven for 35 years. The Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, a leading interdisciplinary initiative, aims to further its exploration of the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwest Türkiye. Nestled in the Taurus Mountains near Ağlasun, Sagalassos thrived as a major center in […]
James Kinkaid receives young scientist award
James Kinkaid from the Department of Philosophy has been awarded the Science Academy’s Young Scientist Award (BAGEP) for 2025. The aim of the award is to reward the best young academics and to support them in conducting new studies. + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
Sedat Alp Collection opened
The Department of Archaeology officially opened the Sedat Alp Collection on February 14 in its Reading Room, formally integrating an extensive assembly of books, periodicals, notes and photographs into the department’s library. Donated by Mehpare Alp in honor of her late father, Professor Sedat Alp—a foundational figure in Turkish Hittitology—the 900‐item collection spans Hittitology, Assyriology, Archaeology and Ancient History and […]
In memoriam: Julian Bennett (9 June 1949 – 29 January 2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Professor Julian Bennett, from the Department of Archaeology. To learn more about Julian’s significant contributions to Roman and conflict archaeology, as well as his invaluable role in Bilkent University’s archaeology department for nearly three decades, click here. There will be a commemorative event […]
Faculty member begins Dumbarton Oaks fellowship
Nathan Leidholm from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations, and Ideas recently started his year long fellowship at Dambarton Oaks in Washington DC. During his sabbatical leave he will be working on slavery and unfreedom in Byzantine thought on the household. Find out more about Nathan’s research here. + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT