Following a cornerstone-laying ceremony for SZTE’S Regional Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Supply Center in April, another major milestone has been reached in one of the University of Szeged’s flagship strategic investments. On December 9, GE HealthCare announced that – for the first time worldwide – the MINItrace Magni cyclotron will be installed at the University of Szeged, marking a major advance for nuclear medicine and theranostic treatment in Hungary. At a special event held at the University’s main building, the significance and future impact of the pioneering device were outlined by Prof. Dr. László Rovó, Rector of the University of Szeged; Dr. Judit Fendler, Chancellor; Prof. Dr. László Pávics, Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and project leader; Dr. György Erőss, Regional Customer Relations Manager for Central and Eastern Europe at GE HealthCare Hungary Kft.; and Jan Wolber, Global Product Leader for GE HealthCare Digital.

The University of Szeged is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its international self-financed study programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications for a number of programs starting in Fall 2026 have been open since December 2025, while application periods for additional programs will begin in January 2026.

Through storytelling sessions, live readings, a documentary, a Nobel lecture, and a playful double quiz, participants at SZTE’s Nobel Day were immersed in the spirit of Stockholm’s Nobel Week, culminating in the screening of the Award Ceremony held on December 10, 2025. Gathering in the CommuniTIK community space at the University of Szeged’s József Attila Study and Information Center, attendees followed the live feed from Stockholm Concert Hall, experiencing the ceremony not as distant spectators but as part of a shared, collective moment. Among the many highlights of the day, the intellectual and emotional high point came with Nobel laureate writer László Krasznahorkai’s banquet speech, marking the close of the official Nobel program.

The University of Szeged has inaugurated its Human Kinesiology Laboratory, where cutting-edge robotic technologies are being deployed to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapies and actively support patients throughout their recovery process.

According to the latest UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, published in December, the University of Szeged has achieved 41st place globally in sustainability performance, securing a position among Europe’s top 20 universities. Advancing more than 30 places worldwide, SZTE’s performance signals a clear acceleration in its sustainability trajectory and reinforces its growing international standing as a benchmark institution in environmental responsibility.

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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.

At a dinner held in honor of literary Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai, Sweden’s Ambassador to Hungary also welcomed Katalin Karikó, the biochemist awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The special occasion brought together two Nobel Prize-winning Alumni of the University of Szeged’s predecessor institution, József Attila University, highlighting a shared academic legacy that spans disciplines and generations. Against this backdrop, the article explores how the University of Szeged continues to engage with, preserve, and promote the internationally acclaimed work of its distinguished writer alumnus, László Krasznahorkai.

The University of Szeged and BYD Auto Hungary Kft. have signed a strategic framework agreement that paves the way for new internship opportunities and deepens the university’s economic and social engagement. The partnership elevates the collaboration between SZTE and the Chinese automotive manufacturer to a new level, strengthening their joint professional and research ambitions.

With the traditional copper baton in hand, the National Conference on Educational Sciences returned to its original home at the University of Szeged. Launched in Szeged a quarter century ago, the event – known by its Hungarian acronym ONK – celebrated its 25th anniversary between November 13 and 15, 2025, marking a symbolic homecoming for the country’s most prominent gathering of education researchers.

Times Higher Education introduced its Interdisciplinary Science Rankings last year to highlight universities that excel in cutting-edge, cross-field research. In the newly published 2026 edition, the University of Szeged once again demonstrates its research excellence: SZTE ranks among the world’s top 301–350 institutions and stands as Hungary’s leading university in the rapidly developing domain of interdisciplinary research.

With the grand auditorium of the University of Szeged’s József Attila Study and Information Center bathed in festive lights, the JATE Award made its debut on November 15, 2025, at an illustrious gala event. Established to honor tradition while also embracing a spirit of renewal, the new recognition was presented to three outstanding members of the university community: Márton Simon Czikkely, Ágota Tóth, and Mihály Ilia. Personal recollections and heartfelt tributes from the award’s founder, Nobel laureate Professor Katalin Karikó, transformed the evening into a celebration not only of individual excellence, but also of the shared values that unite the SZTE community.

At the University of Szeged, students can navigate every stage of the innovation process – a message highlighted at SZTE’s 13th Innovation Day, where Katalin Karikó addressed a large audience and reflected on the innovation pathway that ultimately led to her groundbreaking discovery. Held in the Ceremonial Hall of the University’s Main Building, the event also honored this year’s recipients of the SZTE Innovation Award.