Leaving Iran to study Pharmacy at the University of Szeged meant stepping far outside my comfort zone. However, Hungary quickly became my second home. The kindness of people, the beauty of Szeged, and the strong academic environment made my years here unforgettable.
One of the best decisions I made when I did my studies is being a part of Alumni Network Hungary. Many people believe that it's something to join once you've graduated, but I found it to be something really worth doing even as a student. For me, it was not just about opportunities in the future, but about connection, learning, and getting inspired by hearing other people's stories of how they started from where I'm now.
Organic farming is often praised but rarely understood. On 10 December, join Dr. Apolka Ujj, associate professor at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and presenter of the Alumni Hungary Webinar series, as she unveils what makes sustainable agriculture truly work — its benefits, its challenges, and its practical implementation.
Studying and living abroad can feel exciting—but also confusing at times, but you don’t have to navigate everything on your own. The Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network (SHMN) is here to help you connect with others, feel supported, and make the most of your time in Hungary. And if you’ve been here for a while, you can even become a mentor and guide newcomers on their journey.
Organic farming is often praised but rarely understood. On 10 December, join Dr. Apolka Ujj, associate professor at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and presenter of the Alumni Hungary Webinar series, as she unveils what makes sustainable agriculture truly work — its benefits, its challenges, and its practical implementation.
In November, Dr Gergely Endrődi, professor at Eötvös Loránd University and a leading expert on early-universe physics, presented at the Alumni Hungary Webinar series. After returning to Hungary with support from the Research Grant Hungary programme, he continues to explore how high-performance simulations reveal the universe’s first moments — and why this knowledge still matters today.
Join the Alumni Network Hungary (ANH) webinar to learn how the Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network (SHMN) helps you make the most of your time in Hungary — from academic support to cultural adventures, and everything in between! You’ll also learn how to become a mentor yourself and support other international students on their Hungarian journey.
We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep — yet those silent hours shape our health, emotions, and creativity. In the October Alumni Network Hungary webinar, Prof. Róbert Bódizs, Ph.D., a leading sleep and neuroscience expert from the Institute of Behavioural Sciences at Semmelweis University, explored how understanding our dreams and sleep can deepen self-knowledge and enhance wellbeing. Read our interview with him.
The digital nomad lifestyle promises freedom, flexibility, and adventure — but success takes more than a good internet connection. In the Alumni Network Hungary webinar, Orsolya Éva Tóth, Professor at the Budapest University of Economics and Business, explored how conscious planning and legal awareness can turn the dream of working from anywhere into a sustainable reality.
Join Dr. Gergely Endrődi, internationally recognized physicist and professor at Eötvös Loránd University, as he takes you on a journey back to the very first seconds of the universe. Discover how today’s most advanced supercomputers help scientists recreate the birth of fundamental particles and unveil the origins of everything around us.