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Skills and competences companies look for in recently graduated jobseekers – Online Coaching Series Part 2
Are you on the threshold of job seeking? It’s time to recognize your skills and competences related to the world of work.
Taste of Fulbright - Alumni and student meeting
Have you had a Fulbright grant? Are you interested in applying for a Fulbright grant? If yes, this event is for you, organized by the Hungarian Idea Exchange, Fulbright NY and the Alumni Hungary Network.
NY 10036
New York City
United States

Date: Mon, May 20, 2019, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Consulate General of Hungary, 223 E 52nd st, New York City, NY 10022
PROGRAMME
6.00 – 6:30 Registration
6:30 – 6:40 Opening remarks
- A. Sarah Ilchman, Senior Vice President, Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs, Institute of International Education (IIE)
6:40 – 6.50 Welcome
- Tamas Novak, Science and technology attaché, Consulate General of Hungary
- Zsuzsanna Gedeon, President, Hungarian Idea Exchange (HIE)
6:50 – 7:10 Introduction
- Katie Bakarich, President, Fulbright Greater New York Chapter (AY 2009/2010)
- Károly Jókay, Executive Director, Hungarian Fulbright Commission
7:15 – 8:00 First Round
- Jesse Scinto, Lecturer, Columbia University, Department of Strategic Communications (AY 2017/2018)
- Janos Kenyeres, Director, School of English and American studies, Eötvös Lórand University (AY 1994/95)
- Raegan Sealy, 2019 Fulbright NY Fulbright Alumnus in Residence (FAIR)
8:00 – 8.30 Break
8:30 – 9:00 Second Round
- Judit Kádár, International Director, University of Physical education (Budapest) (AY 2012/2013)
- Robert Mevissen, Visiting Assistant Professor at SUNY College at Old Westbury (AY 2015/2016)
9:15 Announcements
9:30 Photo session
Make sure to RSVP here as complimentary tickets are limited!
Hosted by: The Hungarian Idea Exchange & the Fulbright NY Chapter (our second cooperation, see about the first one here)
Sponsor: TEMPUS Public Foundation
Find out more here.
"It gave us a real life networking example an energy to move on in my life actively" - Zaher Akkad
As a volunteer, I was invited to attend volunteer training in Budapest. I have not been in volunteer training before, therefore I put many prospectives about my day there. My hopes did not go down, it was an amazing day for me with distinguished people.
Corvinus Summer Schools in July
The Corvinus University of Budapest is organizing a summer school series in July 2019 around four topics. Choose your favourite and apply. You can still do that until the 26th of May.
Fővám tér 8.
Budapest
Hungary
Courses you can apply for:
- The East Asian developmental systems in comparison to the former socialist economies
- Making Investment Decisions: a particular focus on East-Central Europe
- Entrepreneurship
- City development in the 21st Century.
Deadline: 26 May 2019
Read about the detailed progamme of the courses on the website of the university.
If you need an inspiration, whatch this video about the Corvinus University of Budapest:
Alumni meetings in 2019
Transform your online alumni contacts into real-life experiences and establish lifelong partnerships at local alumni events of the Alumni Hungary Network. Check out the new event dates now, and stay tuned because we will add other alumni meetings to the list.
Alumni meeting in Beijing
Meet your fellow students and other Chinese alumni in Beijing who have graduated at a Hungarian higher education institution. Share memories, exchange ideas and develop your network.
Dong Wu Yuan, Xicheng Qu, China, 100091
Beijing
China

The Beijing Hungarian Cultural Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of Hungary Beijing and the Alumni Hungary Network invites you to a traditional Hungarian May Celebration. This event will be also the 1st official Alumni Hungary Meeting of Chinese alumni, who have studied and graduated in Hungary.
Meet other alumni and have nostalgic moments among Hungarian folk musicians and dancers. Get ready for a real Hungarian cultural experience!
If you have any other questions about the event, or you want to register, please write an e-mail to the cultural institute: events@hungarianculture.cn
Event date according to the GMT+8: 18 May 2019, 4 PM
Venure: Beijing Exhibition Centre
Farewell Speech by Sali Said from Syria
The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is not only important for scholarship holders but also for the host and sending countries as it opens the gates for more cooperation and dialogue and spreads an open-minded culture that respects and tolerates people of all kinds.
Falling Walls Lab Budapest
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just 3 minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.
Budapest
Tűzoltó street 37-43.
Hungary
What is the Lab?
The Falling Walls Lab is an international forum for the next generation of outstanding innovators and creative thinkers. Its aim is to promote exceptional ideas and to connect promising scientists and entrepreneurs from all fields on a global level. Participants get the opportunity to present their research work, business model, or initiative to peers, a high-calibre jury made up of experts from academia and business, and the general public - in 3 minutes each.
How you can participate?
Students, entrepreneurs, early-career researchers,& academics of all disciplines.
When and where?
Semmelweis University - Basic Medical Science Center – Budapest (H-1094), Tűzoltó street 37-43
12.09.2019.
Application
Apply here for Budapest round: falling-walls.com/lab/apply
Deadline: 15 August 2019
Or join an other lab in Europe: Locations in Europe
This event is entirely organized by the Falling Walls Initiative which is also the original source of this post.
Source of the photo: https://www.falling-walls.com/lab19/posters/lab19_poster_budapest.pdf
You did it! – Graduation campaign 2019
If you are a graduate student of 2019, share your graduation photo with the Alumni Hungary community and celebrate this moment with other members.
My Hungarian experiences and memories - by Nour Al Wattar
Hungary is a very international country, I met new friends from all around the world here so I learned a lot about their different cultures and languages. I love the sense of happiness I get every time I walk by the Danube river and enjoy the music playing everywhere in the streets.
The History of Hungarian Film
The Hungarian film industry has gone a long way since the very first movie theatre was opened in Budapest in 1896. Back then, brothers Arnold and Zsigmond Sziklai used French machines to project films, produced by the Lumiére brothers, onto the screen. Film screenings became popular in coffee houses, and by 1911 nearly 100 movie theatres were operating.
Sour cherry – the taste of the summer
Small red berries hanging in bunches from the trees - cherry can surely be found in most gardens in Hungary. Growing from June to August, it is among the most popular fruits of the summer. This time the “Ingredient of the month” is the sour cherry.
Realize your Career Goals with the Services of Alumni Network Hungary!
Alumni Network Hungary offers you a wide range of services that will help you to achieve your career goals or to prepare for further studies. Develop your skills and learn the tricks of successful networking and career building with the help of our experts, alumni and tutors.
Hungarian Universities Among the Bests
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.
New Hungarian water industry innovations
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.
What is the future of the mighty pen and handwriting?
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!
Christmas in Hungary
Every country has its unique Christmas traditions and Hungary is no exception as well. Throughout the centuries, Hungary was influenced by a multitude of customs that has shaped the way we celebrate Christmas today. In this article, we review the most important elements of the holiday season in Hungary.
The Alumni Hungary Webinar Series is now available on YouTube!
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.
Hungarian-style early spring celebration
The awakening nature calls us to wake up too and shake off the winter’s melancholy. February is the month of various vivid carnivals and feasts. Have you heard of Farsang – the Hungarian Carnival or the Busójárás? Have you ever tried the carnival doughnut or blessed with holy water? Here is a list of our essential traditions – let’s check them out!
Ethorobotics and the emergence of social robots: The case of Biscee – Webinar by Ádám Miklósi
A Glance at the Space Program of the University of Debrecen
Space research is aimed to be an increasingly important field in the scientific portfolio of the University of Debrecen. UD has recently been visited by the first Hungarian cosmonaut, where he learned about the university’s space research program that includes solutions for long-term stay in space, space diet and sustainable cultivation practices among others.
Become our International Alumni Volunteer!
As an international alumni volunteer, you can get benefits from the Alumni Network Hungary to build your carrier. Either you search for your first volunteer project as a fresh graduate, or you are an experienced volunteer, the Alumni network Hungary has a wide range of opportunities to find your place. Join our volunteer team for the next two years and be our network mobilizers!
Mobilize the Alumni Network Hungary as our volunteer!
A network can only live as long its members are part of an active and creative community. Everything starts with small groups, even our alumni network is growing day by day and has already reached more than 6000 people. Our volunteer team has an essential part in network mobilization through various meetings and workshops. Join our volunteer team for the next two years and become our network mobilizers!

