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As work is one of the most crucial parts of our lives, it is important to have a healthy relation to it. However, in our modern, busy society it is not always easy to find a good work-life balance, and many develop deeper mental health problems related to work, such as work addiction. In May, psychologist and researcher of ELTE, Bernadette Kun gave an insight into her research in this important field as the speaker of the Alumni Hungary Webinar. Read our interview with her!

Hungarian higher education institution researchers are making our world a better place with their innovative work. From building record-breaking bridge to developing new methods for protein structural analysis, these researchers are paving the way for the future of research. Get inspired by their latest initiatives and join them in shaping the future.

In our work-driven world, working a lot is usually encouraged. However, it is often difficult to stop, set boundaries, and find the right balance between work and private life. So how much work is too much work, and how can you keep a healthy relation to your work or study? You‘ll get the answers at the next Alumni Hungary Webinar on 29 May by psychologist Bernadette Kun.

In March we kicked off the 2024 series of the Alumni Hungary Webinars with an inspiring presentation by Hikmat Hasanov, our alumni volunteer and former Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder who shared his experience as a professional fundraiser. Hikmat is now back in his home country, Azerbaijan and we have caught him for a quick interview about his professional journey. 

Even if you left Hungary or finished your studies connection with your alma mater is essential for your future career. To keep you informed, we have gathered the latest research and innovations from four universities. Discover what happened at Smartmanfest, how fasting can help prevent diseases, which business models can contribute to a sustainable future, and what kind of strategy has been developed to cure the most lethal type of cancer. Dive in and stay updated!

Are you eager to learn new things and broaden your horizons in science, business, or culture? So get ready for the 2024 series of the Alumni Hungary Webinars, and learn from top-notch Hungarian researchers, professionals and the volunteers of the Alumni Network Hungary. We start this year’s series on 27 March with the webinar of Hikmat Hasanov, our alumni volunteer, who will share the secrets of successful fundraising with you. Join the Alumni Network Hungary and register for the webinar!

We have a great and enthusiastic international alumni volunteer team of 20 people from 15 countries. Most of them decided to create an alumni chapter in their home country or make international professional alumni groups and some of them did great social media work. In the next chapter of our volunteer series, you can read Patrick Theuri’s story from Kenya! He studied in Hungary between 2018-2021 at Eötvös Loránd University, ELTE.

Alumni Network Hungary has grown rapidly in recent years and now it is not only available to international students and alumni, but also to Hungarian universities, foreign representations, and companies. With the expansion of the network, you can build more connections and find various professional opportunities. 

In a successful series of meetings, Dr. László Bacsárdi, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics of BME, laid the groundwork for enhanced collaboration between Hungary and Brazil in the field of space research. The talks, initiated by the Consulate General of São Paulo, covered a diverse range of topics, including space communications, Earth observation, and human spaceflight.

The Alumni Network Hungary celebrated the achievements of its volunteers and alumni chapters in 2023 with a series of publications highlighting their contributions to the community. The network recognized the great effort of volunteers who organized events, provided mentorship, and promoted Hungarian culture, and praised the efforts of alumni chapters that created opportunities for networking, professional development, and cultural exchange.