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“Approaching identity through space and material culture: The case study of the Rock Sanctuary at Sagalassos (SW Turkey)”, Peter Talloen

Department of Archaeology Evening Lecture by Peter Talloen (Assistant professorat İsparta University, Director of the Sagalassos Excavations): Approaching identity through space and material culture: The case study of the Rock Sanctuary at Sagalassos (SW Turkey) On Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 17:30 in C-Block Amphi Abstract Approaching the identity of the people whose traces we are uncovering in the archaeological […]

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“Collective nouns and the distribution problem”, David Nicolas, Institut Jean Nicod- Jonathan D. Payton, Bilkent University

You are invited to Bilkent University’s Philosophy Department on Thursday for the seminar of Profs. David Nicolas and Jonathan D. Payton. Speakers: David Nicolas, Institut Jean Nicod; Jonathan D. Payton, Bilkent University “Collective nouns and the distribution problem” Date: Thursday, 4 May 2023 Time: 3:30 Room: H-232 Abstract: Intuitively, collective nouns are pseudo-singular: a collection of things (a pair of people, a flock of birds, etc.) just is the things that […]

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“Philomela’s Cloth: Ekphrasis, Expression, and Empathy”, Daniel Armenti

TALK  / DEPARTMENT OF ELIT   Dear Colleagues and Students,   You are cordially invited to this talk hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature:   "Philomela’s Cloth: Ekphrasis, Expression, and Empathy" Dr. Daniel Armenti   Thursday, May 4, 2023, 17:30, Room G-160   Abstract: The classical myth of Philomela was a popular subject of medieval reception. Vernacular […]

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Social Ontology in  Political Philosophy 5-6th May

Workshop: Social Ontology in  Political Philosophy 5-6th May   Location: Bilkent University Library (Art Gallery Room)   Conference website:  http://socialontologyandpoliticalphilosophy.weebly.com/   Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-ontology-in-political-philosophy-tickets-619067235767 (Registration is free, but necessary for estimating number of attendees) –   Description: Collective action plays a central role in politics. Understanding the conceptual underpinnings of collective agency, including related ideas such as collective responsibility and collective capability should […]

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“Byzantine Warriors in Nicaea: A Bio-archeological Study”, Yılmaz Selim Erdal (Hacettepe University)

Byzantine Warriors in Nicaea: A Bio-archeological Study Yılmaz Selim Erdal (Hacettepe University)   Respondent: Jorge Lopez Quiroga (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid) Tuesday 9 May h. 17.30 H-132 and on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3899516358 Medieval Anatolia, especially after the 8th century, experienced increased population mobility, encounters between different ethnic groups (such as Arabs, Turks, and Byzantines), and severe conflicts. In this respect, […]

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“Repatriation both Ways: A Theoretical Approach to the Repatriation Policies of Turkey through Case Studies”, Özkan Atmış

The jury of the Master thesis of Özkan Atmış (Department of Archaeology) will be on Wednesday 10 May at 14:00:   Repatriation both Ways: A Theoretical Approach to the Repatriation Policies of Turkey through Case Studies Hybrid Room H-355 (Faculty of Humanities) and zoom meeting   The Jury members will be: Christina Luke. Associate Professor. Department of Archaeology & History of […]

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“Moby-Dick and Money as an Ethical Test”, Eileen John (University of Warwick)

TALK / The Department of English Language and Literature The Department of English Language and Literature invites you to a public talk by Professor Eileen John (University of Warwick). Title: “Moby-Dick and Money as an Ethical Test” Date and time: Wednesday 10 May, 17:30 Place: G160 Abstract: My starting point is a contrast that can be drawn between Melville's final […]

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“The conceptual origins of metascience: fashion or revolution?”, Felipe Romero, University of Groningen

You are invited to Bilkent University's Philosophy Department on Thursday for the seminar of Dr. Felipe Romero   Speaker: Felipe Romero, University of Groningen The conceptual origins of metascience: fashion or revolution?   Date: Thursday, 11 May 2023 Time: 15:30 Room: H-232   Abstract: Ten years into the replication crisis, many scientists are experiencing a deep sense of worry and skepticism. […]

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“Üstün Dökmen ile Edebiyat Üzerine Söyleşi”

“Üstün Dökmen ile Edebiyat Üzerine Söyleşi” (Etkinlik Türkçe olacaktır.)   Sunuş: Mehmet Kalpaklı Yöneten: Çiğdem Ülker Tarih: 01 Haziran 2023, Perşembe Saat: 14:30 Yer: İİSBF, C-Blok Amfi     Not: Etkinlik herkese açıktır. GE250/251 kapsamındadır (10 puan).     Türk Edebiyatı Bölümü ve Oğuz Tansel Türk Edebiyatı Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi tarafından organize edilmiştir.  

“Düşler ve Direnişler: Yazar ve akademisyen Hale Sert ve Nefise Abalı ile, öykü üzerine bir söyleşi”

“Düşler ve Direnişler: Yazar ve akademisyen Hale Sert ve Nefise Abalı ile, öykü üzerine bir söyleşi” (Etkinlik Türkçe olacaktır.) Moderatör: H. Esra Almas Tarih: 26 Mayıs 2023, Cuma Saat: 14:00 Yer: Oğuz Tansel Türk Edebiyatı Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (GSTMF, FA Binası, Zemin Kat) Nefise Abalı Lisans eğitimini Ankara Üniversitesi, Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi, Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü’nde, yüksek […]

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“Why Translation History Matters and How Translations were Instrumentalized in the Transfer of Socialist Ideology in Turkish Political History”

TRIN Department kindly invites all Bilkent students and faculty, as well as everyone interested to a seminar by Dr. İrem Konca. Title : “Why Translation History Matters and How Translations were Instrumentalized in the Transfer of Socialist Ideology in Turkish Political History” Speaker : Dr. İrem Konca – Marmara University Date : July 7, 2023 Time : 13:30 Venue : […]

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Bilkent PhilFest’23

23 Eylül 2023, Cumartesi, 12:00-19:00 Web: https://philfest.bilkent.edu.tr/ Düzenleyenler: Bilkent Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümü Bilkent Felsefe Topluluğu Bilkent Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Bilkent Psikolojik Danışma ve Gelişim Merkezi