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For Fedun Rostyslav, a Ukrainian graduate of Ludovika University of Public Service, graduation is more than a milestone—it's the launchpad for a future dedicated to international diplomacy in Central Europe. Shaped by his transformative years in Hungary, he leaves not only with academic achievements but with a deep appreciation for a country that has become his second home. Read how he plans the next steps as an alumnus.

Abu Baker, a recent graduate from Semmelweis University, has navigated an incredible journey that has significantly influenced his professional aspirations and personal development. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Patient Care, he reflects on how this experience has exceeded his expectations and shaped his future.

On June 18, 2025, the Europa Ship hosted the first-ever Stipendium Hungaricum and Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Alumni Fest, bringing together nearly 300 participants for a day of celebration, cultural exchange, and networking on the Danube. The event marked a milestone in strengthening Hungary’s international alumni community, under the unifying slogan: “We Connect, We Belong.”

We kick off the 2025 ANH webinar series on 21 May with an inspiring webinar on sustainable tourism. From the everyday significance of waterfronts to their booming popularity in global travel, this session explores how we can protect what draws us in. Featuring Dr. Judit Sulyok, a leading expert on Lake Balaton and tourism mobility, the webinar offers fresh insights and practical approaches to creating a more sustainable future for our most cherished natural destinations.

🚀🌟Ready to take an active role in the Hungarian alumni community? Alumni Network Hungary is on the lookout for fresh, motivated faces to join our International Alumni Volunteer Team for the 2025–2027 term. It’s a great opportunity to build your network, develop new skills, and help promote Hungarian higher education around the world. Here is what you need to know!

Hungarian universities always have surprising news and global effect on us! Read our article, and learn about the latest self-driving car research of BME, or the first robot-assisted kidney removal. You will also get to know, why you can read József Attila’s poems in the Seoul Metro with Korean translation.

Whether you are already a member of Alumni Network Hungary or are currently pursuing your studies in Hungary and considering joining, this is an excellent time to explore what the network offers. With a continuously growing membership, the network has significantly enhanced its range of services, providing valuable opportunities for its members.

In December, we concluded this year’s Alumni Hungary webinar series with an outstanding talk by Dr. Zijian Győző Yang, a research fellow at the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics. He discussed the creation of large language models, such as ChatGPT, and shared insights into the development of PULI, the largest Hungarian language model. We also interviewed him about his research and perspectives on these groundbreaking technologies.

In November, the Alumni Network Hungary hosted Szilvia Juhász, PhD cancer researcher and the leader of the Cancer Microbiome Core Group at the Hungarian Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM) in Szeged. In our interview, she discussed her team’s research on the complex connection between the microbiome and cancer and highlighted the role of diet in gut health.

Join us on December 10 for a webinar exploring the most transformative AI applications of our time—ChatGPT. Discover how large language models like ChatGPT are built and gain insights into their immense scale and capabilities. Dr. Zijian Győző Yang, a leading researcher at the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics, will guide us through the world of AI language models, including the groundbreaking development of the Hungarian PULI models.