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The Confucius Institute at the University of Szeged is launching a Beginner Level 2 Chinese course starting on March 3, 2025. Registration for the English-language classes is open until February 24 – don’t miss your chance to sign up!
The Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs at the University of Szeged’s Faculty of Pharmacy hosted its seventh International PhD Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences between January 29 and 31, 2025. The three-day event brought together participants from 18 universities across 13 countries, featuring nearly 60 presentations on cutting-edge pharmaceutical research.
As the spring semester kicks off, the University of Szeged is excited to welcome a new wave of international talent. A total of 62 students from 12 countries and 31 cities – representing 35 universities – have arrived in Szeged with the support of the ERASMUS+ Scholarship Program. They will be embarking on an academic adventure across 10 different faculties. To help ease their transition, the university’s Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations hosted an orientation event, offering essential support and resources to ensure these students start their studies in Szeged with confidence.
The National Laser-Initiated Transmutation Laboratory at the University of Szeged, led by physicist Dr. Károly Osvay and supported by his research team, has achieved a groundbreaking global first by demonstrating the feasibility of continuous neutron generation using a low-energy, short-pulse laser. Through meticulous scientific and technical innovation, the laboratory has set a world record, generating 108 neutrons per second. The laboratory’s neutron-generation beamline is now a key component of the ELI ERIC user program, positioning it at the forefront of pioneering research in radiobiology and medical isotope production. To mark the conclusion of the transmutation project’s initial phase, an international conference was held on February 7, 2025, at the ELI ALPS Laser Research Center in Szeged. Ahead of the event, we interviewed Dr. Osvay, who reflected on the groundbreaking five-year journey of laser transmutation research.
The National Laser-Initiated Transmutation Laboratory, established through a collaboration between the University of Szeged and the ELI ALPS Laser Research Center, has achieved internationally recognized outcomes, primarily focusing on nuclear waste management and the application of neutrons generated by laser pulses. These advancements were showcased at the Laboratory’s project closing conference, where Minister for Energy Csaba Lantos praised the project as a strong validation of the importance of funding scientific research. Also at the event, László Bódis, Deputy State Secretary for Innovation, announced the launch of the ‘Missions’ initiative, a new government program designed to leverage the achievements of national laboratories.
With its new utility infrastructure and road network project completed in December 2024 through a HUF 9.5 billion state investment, the University of Szeged’s Science Park is set to attract both domestic and international investors. The official unveiling ceremony for the new utilities and roads took place on February 7, featuring speeches by Csaba Lantos, Minister for Energy; Prof. Dr. László Rovó, Rector of the University of Szeged; and Dr. Judit Fendler, Chancellor of the university.
The University of Szeged is hosting a Counselor Engagement Day on May 9, 2025. Organized by the Office for International Academic Programs, a division of the University’s Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations, the special event aims to promote university engagement with high school counselors. Through this initiative, the University of Szeged seeks to strengthen ties with high schools by fostering collaboration and providing valuable insights into academic programs and resources available to prospective students.
Thinking about studying abroad? The University of Szeged (SZTE) isn’t just a place to earn a top-quality degree – it’s your gateway to personal growth. With its diverse community powered by knowledge and meaningful connections, SZTE delivers an experience like no other, shaping your future every step of the way.
In just six months, the University of Szeged’s Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism Research Group has achieved a remarkable feat: having two scientific articles published in the prestigious Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, with both papers featured on the journal’s cover. Prof. Dr. Eszter Farkas, head of the research group based at the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, and the Faculty of Science and Informatics, points out that both studies examine the critical connection between cortical spreading depolarization and key pathophysiological mechanisms of stroke.
On January 28, 2025, the University of Szeged’s Confucius Institute hosted a New Year’s Gala to celebrate the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake in the Chinese calendar. The gala featured performances rooted in traditions that were added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list in 2024. In fact, this event is closely tied to the traditional Spring Festival, which marks the start of the new year and is the most cherished festivity for Chinese people – a time for family reunions.
Researchers at the University of Szeged have made an unprecedented discovery related to the era of the Hungarian Conquest in the Carpathian Basin by analyzing human remains in a weapon-filled grave and identifying them as belonging to a woman. How did they determine that the excavated bones were female rather than male? Could this woman have fought in battles? To delve deeper into this remarkable revelation, we spoke with Dr. Balázs Tihanyi, a research fellow at the university’s Department of Biological Anthropology and Department of Genetics, and the lead author of the study that brings these findings to light.
The University of Szeged continues to stand among the world’s top institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. Based on the latest global evaluation, it remains the only university in Hungary to make the list across all subject areas.
A new research initiative, supported by a HU-rizont grant and led by the University of Szeged in collaboration with Kyoto University in Japan and Yale University in the United States, has been launched to develop a framework for rapid and coordinated responses to future pandemics. Under the leadership of Gergely Röst, mathematician at the University of Szeged, researchers will leverage data from Kyoto University to create detailed epidemiological scenarios, while Yale University will analyze these scenarios and draft practical recommendations and protocols. Demonstrating the project’s global impact, Toronto-based researchers are already facilitating collaboration between Canadian epidemic modelers and the Rapid-Grip initiative’s international network. This project establishes the University of Szeged as an increasingly influential contributor to global pandemic preparedness efforts.
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While the construction of BYD’s factory in Szeged is still underway, the company – one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers – has already begun recruiting future employees. In collaboration with BYD, the University of Szeged plays a pivotal role in identifying the right talent, with the company’s HR team joining final exam boards at the Faculty of Engineering to scout for promising candidates.
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Szeged, Hungary’s third-largest city, is increasingly popular among international students. Situated near the converging borders of Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, it is often called the “City of Sunshine” and widely regarded as one of the most attractive places to study.
The “most fragile molecule” took center stage at the 2024 mRNA Conference in Szeged, one of the year’s most prestigious scientific gatherings. To reflect on the symposium and its impact, we spoke with Ernő Duda, retired professor from the University of Szeged’s Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School and senior session chair at the international event. This interview concludes our series, “Highlights from the Szeged mRNA Conference”.
The Nobel Prize, widely regarded as the world’s highest scientific honor, is celebrated in Stockholm with a meticulously organized series of events culminating in the award ceremony. We have compiled 10 fascinating insights into Albert Szent-Györgyi’s time in the Swedish capital 88 years ago and Katalin Karikó’s noteworthy moments during Nobel Week in 2023.
Starting January 1, international students can access the University of Szeged’s application platform to apply for self-financed programs for the Fall Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
