In July the presenter of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series was the internationally acclaimed ethologist, Ádám Miklósi, the head of the Ethology Department and the director of the Institute of Biology at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). In his webinar, Professor Miklósi showed how ethology, the scientific study of animal behavior, can help the development of social robots.
More than two hundred surgeries are performed in Hungary every year to correct the developmental disorder known as the funnel chest that affects every six thousandth child. Recently, a process with 3D printing has been developed in Pécs, with the cooperation of doctors, engineers, 3D designers and metalworking professionals. The University of Pécs made an interview with thoracic surgeon Dr Zalán Szántó who invented the new method that has a huge opportunity in surgical procedures.
Check out the videos of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series on YouTube! The webinars feature world-famous Hungarian scientists, artists and professionals who give inspiring presentations about their latest research and innovations.
Granted accredited status, Széchenyi István University’s Radio Frequency Testing Laboratory can perform electromagnetic compatibility tests and commercial tests according to the standard defined by the Radio Equipment Directive - the latter being the only one in Hungary.
In our daily rush, we aren’t so conscious of sketching a shopping list or short message on a postcard. But when did you write longhand the last time? If you’re a typist, do yourself a favour and take a look at these key benefits of handwriting. Pick up a pad of paper and a pen to take some handwritten notes!
Water matters, mainly in our nearly future, and experts say this century is the century of waters. Flooding, dry soil, extreme weather, untreated sewage…so many challenging circumstances but Hungarian water industry experts have numerous solutions. Let’s look around their innovations.
As the last part of our alumni interviews you can read the story of Basak Dilara Özdemir-Lakatos, who is a former student of Liszt Academy and a brilliant pianist and composer. She also works at the Hungarian State Opera, where she accompanies the ballet dancers on the piano. In this interview formerly made by the Tempus Public Foundation’s International Alumni Team she talked about the beginnings, the challenges and why she loves Hungary so much.
Seven Hungarian universities are listed on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking, which is one of the most influential university rankings in the world. On the list, which is led by MIT, Stanford and Harvard, the best positions amongst Hungarian universities were taken by the University of Szeged and the University of Debrecen.
Tivadar Vida, professor of archaeology at Eötvös Loránd University, is one of the principal investigators of the research project exploring the early medieval population of Europe, which won a grant of €10 million.
The Alumni Hungary Network launches the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series for registered alumni members!