SZTE Biobank and Centre for Functional Cell Biology and Immunology among the most outstanding research sites of EUGLOH - with video
EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health) – including the research-focused EUGLOHria – presents a virtual tour of the most outstanding research infrastructures of the nine universities. The Biobank and the Centre for Functional Cell Biology and Immunology of the University of Szeged are also part of the exclusive selection. To get a more complete picture of the Biobank, an interview was conducted with Dr Zoltán Veréb, head of the world-class facility.
The European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH) is a strategic alliance between the University of Szeged, Université Paris-Saclay, University of Lund, University of Porto and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, which was joined in 2023 by the University of Alcalá, UiT The Arctic University of Norway , the University of Novi Sad and the University of Hamburg (UHH). The network, now made up of nine institutions, works together to find scientific answers to the challenges of biomedicine, life sciences and social sciences in the areas of well-being and public health. Within the alliance, EUGLOHria is a separate entity that focuses specifically on research and innovation and seeks to promote it.
As part of its communication strategy, the organisation has launched a series showcasing the best cutting-edge research and teaching facilities at each university. Two facilities per university have been included in the exclusive list. For the University of Szeged, one base is SZTE Biobank and the other is the Centre for Functional Cell Biology and Immunology, jointly operated with HCEMM. The EUGLOHRIA virtual tours aim to present and promote the EUGLOH research infrastructure to students and researchers in an interactive and innovative way. Using special techniques and tools, the presentations provide a 360° view. They also include basic data, parameters and uses of the research sites, providing a unique insight to the public.
Find the the virtual presentation of the two research sites at EUGLOHRIA website.
The staff of the Directorate of International and Public Relations also conducted an interview in English with the Director of the SZTE Biobank, Dr Zoltán Veréb, to give a more complete picture of this unique research site. The interview can be viewed on the SZTE Youtube channel by clicking on the image below:
The campaign also aims to raise interest in science among the younger generation. As with the EUGLOH virtual tours concept, the Euglohria Talks platform will showcase outstanding researchers and their research. More information on the University of Szeged experts featured in this series will be available soon on our website.
Ferenc Lévai
Photo: István Sahin-Tóth
SZTE Experience
Nikki - Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Studies
My name is Nikki and I am from Iran. Currently I am a second year student studying Physiotherapy at the University of Szeged. I really like the Environment of Szeged as it is a true University City where you can meet people from around the world. I consider Szeged as my second home since I have established my own path here and I have a lot of friends who make me feel home. The reason why I came to Szeged is because I was informed by one of my friends about the fact that the University degrees are EU accredited and will help me to reach my goals and open doors for future job opportunities. Once I have obtained my degree, I would like to stay in Hungary and pursue a post graduate program. Later on I will seize the opportunity to gain some job experience in my field here in Hungary before I hold my ground in Europe.
Olney Rodrigues - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
My name is Olney Rodrigues de Oliveira and I am from Brazil. I am currently pursuing my PhD studies in the Doctoral School of Education at SZTE. I chose the University of Szeged because it’s one of the best universities in Europe, especially in the field of education. I personally love Szeged because it is safe and I love the architecture, the cultural events, the local Market Mars Tér and so many other beautiful destinations. For my studies I wanted to have an excellent university in a good quality life city and Szeged offers me that. It’s neither too big nor too small, I can ride my bike to go to my classes and practically everything is within a walking distance. I would advise the prospective students to enjoy the city during their stay, the cultural and historical events, know other international students and make a lot of friends, visit other cities in Hungary and make good memories. I am pretty sure that you will be proud of this priceless experience. Before coming to Hungary I worked several years as a teacher. I love the academic environment, the libraries, relationship with students and the feeling to be involved in the acquisition of new knowledge. That is why I plan to be part of a University as a professor as well as to keep researching in different aspects of the process of education. I am so thankful to be here and I believe that the Universe brought me to Szeged because the city and the University are the experience that I need in my life now.
