Innovation, science and research

Alumni Connect: Master Classes for Young Changemakers & Researchers

We have several alumni members who hold a PhD/DLA or study as emerging researchers and there are many young researchers in Hungary, who rarely meet each other. Thus, Alumni Network Hungary and GiLE Foundation organize masterclasses in Budapest at the Tempus Public Foundation’s office on 12 May (Friday)! Let’s join us and refresh your professional network with great people!

The promises of fusion energy - Webinar by physicist Sándor Zoletnik

Fusion energy is one of the hottest scientific topics right now. It is hoped that fusion power could provide huge quantities of clean energy and would help to fight climate change in the near future. On 17 May, at the next Alumni Hungary Webinar top Hungarian physicist and fusion researcher, Sándor Zoletnik will give you an insight into the present and future of fusion power and the largest international fusion energy project, ITER.

In harmony with nature - Interview with Ferenc Jordán biologist

On 19 April, network biologist Ferenc Jordán held a great presentation for the audience of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series on the challenges of marine sustainability. We asked him a few questions on the importance of marine ecosystems and our role in supporting sustainable actions and thinking. Read the interview and if you want to watch the webinar, register as a member of the Alumni Network Hungary.

Interior design students honoured at Las Vegas architecture competition

The Interior and Spatial Design master students of the University of Pécs have received one of the highest awards in the international Builder Architecture Competition. The “Las Vegas Affordable Housing Challenge” competition called for projects that create new ways to reduce housing prices.
 

A researcher from Corvinus University on bike-sharing

Community bikes during the pandemic changed the perspectives of public transport in Budapest. With his entry titled Usage patterns of community bike systems, Zombor Berezvai received an Academic Youth Award in February this year. 
 

Join the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series in 2023 too!

Do you want to expand your knowledge, and get inspiration while also keeping updated with the latest scientific, academic, and cultural news in Hungary? Join the online presentations of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series in 2023 too and learn from top Hungarian researchers and professionals!

Medical engineering drives healthcare forward

The University of Pécs organized the first International Healthcare Engineering Innovation Conference in Pécs. One of the main presenters dr. Metin Akay talked about exciting developments like brain chips used for treating brain tumours, and a non-invasive device used to diagnose blockages of the coronary arteries.
 

The strange relationship of humanity and pandemics - Webinar by virologist Gábor Kemenesi

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us how diseases linked to globalization can completely change our society, economics, and our whole way of living. Extensive research in the field is key to prevention and treatment of present and future outbreaks, and proper communication of science can save millions of lives.  At the next Alumni Hungary Webinar on 14 November, Dr. Gábor Kemenesi, a key virologist at the National Laboratory of Virology in Pécs will review the current and future situation of global epidemics and will present their internationally acclaimed research projects conducted in Pécs.