Category: News & Events

On February 11, we celebrated the birthdays of our January & February-born colleagues at Bilkent University – Faculty of Business Administration. It was a pleasure to come together, share joyful moments, and celebrate the wonderful people who contribute so much to our academic community every day. Wishing all our colleagues a year filled with happiness, good health, and continued success! 🥳✨

The Faculty of Business Administration recently hosted an AI Training Seminar for both academic and administrative staff, delivered by Bora Güngören, Instructor and Founder & Managing Partner of Portakal Teknoloji. The seminar focused on the effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in university work, introducing context-first and structured AI workflows for teaching, assessment, research support, and administrative processes. Emphasis was placed on clear task definition, explicit constraints, and human verification. The session brought together faculty members’ high expectations and critical perspectives, resulting in constructive discussions on the limitations, risks, and appropriate framework for AI use.

On Friday, January 9, we were delighted to host Mr. Haluk Dortluoğlu, CEO of File Market, as part of the Bilkent EMBA Leaders’ Talks series. Set in the inspiring atmosphere of the İhsan and Ayser Doğramacı Science, Culture and Arts Center, the event brought our EMBA community together for an inspiring conversation on the retail sector, as well as Mr. Dortluoğlu’s leadership vision. The evening continued with a lively Q&A session, followed by a networking cocktail that created a warm and engaging atmosphere for further exchange of ideas. We sincerely thank Mr. Haluk Dortluoğlu for sharing his valuable insights and all our colleagues who contributed to the organization of this memorable event. At Bilkent EMBA, we remain committed to connecting our participants with distinguished leaders from the business world.

The Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration organized a warm Welcome 2026 event on December 18 with the contributions of its academic staff, administrative staff, and graduate students. Kürşat Aydoğan, Rector of Bilkent University, and Orhan Aytür, Provost of Bilkent University, were also in attendance. Wishing our Bilkent FBA family a joyful, healthy, and inspiring year ahead.May 2026 bring new beginnings, shared successes, and many moments to celebrate together!

The Faculty of Business Administration hosted its second Networking & Community-Building Happy Hour on November 27, 2025 — this time in our new faculty lounge! We were delighted to see strong participation from our colleagues. The high level of engagement once again demonstrated our Faculty’s commitment to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and connected work environment. Holding the event in the new faculty lounge provided an inviting environment that encouraged conversations, strengthened communication across teams, and deepened our sense of community.  We look forward to continuing these gatherings to maintain strong teamwork and drive our Faculty’s ongoing success.

The Faculty of Business Administration family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mehmet Selçuk Uslu, a former faculty member who made valuable contributions to our faculty and to the academic community throughout his career. Selçuk Hoca will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him and learning from him. We extend our profound condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and students. His dedication to education and meaningful impact as an educator, colleague, and mentor will always be remembered.

On November 7, 2025, the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University gathered for a team lunch at Big Chefs. The event brought together Dean Prof. Özgür Kıbrıs, Associate Deans Assoc. Prof. Zahide Karakitapoğlu and Assoc. Prof. Başak Tanyeri Günsür, along with all administrative staff. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect outside the office, strengthen teamwork, and celebrate the collaborative spirit of our faculty. Inspiring conversations, strong collaboration, and positive energy all around!

On October 7, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration’s academic and administrative staff came together for a Happy Hour event at Piel Roja, Bilkent Center.The event provided a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, exchange ideas, and strengthen bonds of friendship and collaboration.Events like this will continue to foster a strong sense of community 🌟 and reinforce our shared purpose of excellence in academia 🎓

The Faculty of Business Administration, together with Bodrum Offshore Sailing Club, welcomed the EMBA 2025 class with a 3-day orientation program in Bodrum Through sailing, our incoming EMBA class didn’t just navigate the waters — they navigated teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Taking on different roles within the crews gave them the chance to experience trust, collaboration, and the true spirit of being part of a team. The journey ended with an exciting sailing race and a medal ceremony that celebrated not only the winners but also the bonds built at sea. With this inspiring start, we are confident that our EMBA 2025 class will keep sailing toward success in both their academic and professional lives!