Péter Balogh - or Petya Balogh as he is known to many – start-upper, angel investor, mentor, one of the sharks of the Hungarian version of the television show Shark Tank, was a guest of the Spinoff Extra programme of Széchenyi István University. The speaker not only presented his own life story but also gave useful advice to the young attendees thinking about starting a business.
Professor Srinivasan Madhavi from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore recently received the Arraboniensis Distinguished Professor title, awarded for the first time by Széchenyi István University. She was recognised for her exemplary international scientific community-building efforts and research and development activities. A renowned researcher focusing on new energy storage solutions and the recycling of e-waste and lithium-ion batteries, she further strengthened her collaboration with the University during her visit, including engagements at the Zalaegerszeg and Győr Innovation Parks.
In December of last year, a string orchestra composed of students from Széchenyi István University had the privilege of performing in Japan alongside the internationally renowned Jávorkai brothers. As part of the Ave Maria concert series, they took to the stage twenty times over the course of twenty days. A documentary capturing the tour has been produced and was recently presented in a formal ceremony at the University Concert Hall. This remarkable collaboration has been immortalized in the film, which is available for public viewing on the University’s official YouTube channel.
Széchenyi István University actively involves both Hungarian and international students in its scientific activities, with many contributing to research and development as interns. Zaid Mursi and Akram Al Saify from Jordan, as well as Hasan Rafiul from Bangladesh, are studying on the English-taught, project-based Vehicle Engineering BSc programme at the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering. During their studies, all three support laboratory research at the Department of Vehicle Propulsion Technology.
Széchenyi István University, the Audi Hungaria School Institutional Maintenance and Operational Public Foundation and the Audi Hungaria School Centre have expanded their existing collaboration into a new area. Under the agreement signed on 21 March, students who continue their studies at the University will have the opportunity to receive credit recognition for their mathematics courses completed in the German curriculum high school programme.
As of now the city's ice arena will be known as the Győr University Ice Sports Centre, symbolising the strong connection between ice hockey and SZE. The new signage will be installed on the facade of the facility in the coming days, which serves as a venue for ice dance, curling, and ice skating, including school and public skating.
At Széchenyi István University’s ceremony on Tuesday, commemorating the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–49, doctoral degrees were awarded, and prestigious recognitions were presented to individuals who have significantly contributed to the University’s development.
Széchenyi István University has been granted a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), making it the first higher education institution in Europe to obtain the highest level of authorization available under the European drone regulations introduced in 2021.
Professor Dr István Stumpf, a constitutional lawyer, university professor at Széchenyi István University, former Constitutional Court judge, and Minister of the Chancellery, was awarded the Széchenyi Prize in recognition of his exceptionally valuable scientific career for Hungary, his outstanding research in political science—particularly in the analysis of the state order and constitutional state—his extensive and significant publication activities and his dedicated and successful contributions to education and public life.
Professor Joseph Squillace from the Schuylkill campus of Pennsylvania State University was among the speakers at the international short study programme organised by the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Széchenyi István University. The one-week professional workshop focused on digital child protection and welcomed 19 Hungarian and American students.
Széchenyi István University and Politécnico de Leiria began their collaboration with short study programmes, which over the years have developed into a diverse partnership. Today, the two institutions support each other’s academic activities through conferences and publications. Additionally, the Portuguese university provides external supervision for a doctoral student at Széchenyi, while the first graduate of the Tourism Management Double Degree Programme recently received their diploma.
ConSIMium is the European Union Council’s student simulation event, where each EU member state is represented by a six-member delegation. Among the Hungarian team was Sándor Rácz, a student of International Relations at Széchenyi István University, who participated in this two-day Brussels programme for the third time. The event provided him with first-hand experience of the challenges of EU negotiations and legislative processes.
The first Pető Point outside Budapest was established last year at the MedTech Health Technology Campus of Széchenyi István University, located in Zrínyi utca in Győr. This conductive pedagogical service has become available in the North Transdanubian region through a collaboration between SZE and Semmelweis University.
One of the most anticipated spring events in Győr is once again Széchenyi University Days (SZEN). The festival offers students and visitors a variety of sports programmes and games, with focus on entertaining audiences, featuring performances by Krúbi, Desh, T-Danny, Krisztián Fehér, and Dzsúdló on the Bridge Student and Faculty Club stage.
Széchenyi István University’s Albert Kázmér Mosonmagyaróvár Faculty and Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics along with the Veres Péter Agricultural and Food Industry Technical School, Vocational School and Dormitory, which is maintained by the University, have strengthened their cooperation with the Xantus János Zoo in Győr. At the ceremonial signing of the agreement, it was stated that the partnership will focus on educational, research and scientific areas, particularly in tourism, agriculture and animal sciences.
Through the Pannonia Scholarship Programme, students of Széchenyi István University can gain international experiences that support their studies, careers, and personal development, while also creating lifelong memories. Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are open until 16 March, offering opportunities to travel to over 40 countries across four continents. Additionally, students can still apply for short-term mobility programmes and internships lasting between 2–30 days for the current academic year, with applications open until May.
Since March, Paneer Sport Pub, located in the ETO Park shopping centre in Győr, has expanded its menu to include Indian cuisine. This selection, designed to create a sense of home for the University’s Indian students, also invites locals and visitors to embark on a culinary journey, allowing them to enjoy exotic flavours every day of the week.
A one-of-a-kind brain-imaging instrument in Hungary is advancing cutting-edge neuroscience research at Széchenyi István University. The NIRSport2 is the first brain-imaging device available in Hungary capable of displaying cortical activity in real time without spatial limitations.
The Technical University of Madrid recently hosted another session of the professional event series implemented with the support of Széchenyi István University, based on the LinQ Catalyst methodology developed by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The workshop, focused on advancing healthcare innovation and fostering international partnerships, aimed to finalise medical technology project ideas developed within the programme.
Dr László Vasa has been appointed the head of the Doctoral School of Regional and Economic Sciences at Széchenyi István University as of 1 March. Based on his publication performance, Dr Vasa is considered one of the leading economists in Hungary and internationally. Since 2018, he has served as a research professor at the institution, and in 2021, he was appointed a full professor. Additionally, Dr Vasa is the leading researcher and senior advisor at the Hungarian Institute of Foreign Affairs, maintaining exceptionally close relationships with numerous overseas universities. His primary research areas include Central Asia, the Caucasus, foreign trade, international agricultural economics and the economics of natural resources.
As a project management intern at the Sauber Formula 1 team, Anna Szakonyi works on front suspension projects. Having earned a degree from WU Vienna, she is now studying Vehicle Engineering at Széchenyi István University. In addition to her internship, she values research and will represent the University at the National Scientific Students’ Conference in spring with her study on the societal benefits of the Formula Student competition series.
The communications module developed by the SZESAT College for Advanced Studies at Széchenyi István University orbited the Earth for one and a half years aboard the MRC-100 satellite, transmitting messages. With the recent successful conclusion of the mission, students from Győr have moved closer to their goal of launching their own satellite into space.
At Széchenyi István University, approximately 250 students received their diplomas during the weekday degree ceremonies, while nearly 700 graduates took part in the weekend graduation events. On Friday, graduates from the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, along with the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering, received their degrees, while graduates from the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering were honoured on Saturday.
On 19 February, 250 students from the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, as well as the Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, graduated from Széchenyi István University. On 20 February, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Engineering held its graduation ceremony at the Győr City University Hall. In total, 250 graduates were awarded their diplomas during these two events, including Dalma Sebestyén, a renowned Hungarian swimmer.
Széchenyi István University has launched a unique, English-taught Master’s programme in Motorsport Engineering, the only one of its kind in Central Europe. The inaugural cohort consists of eleven students who have recently commenced their studies. Among the faculty are several professionals with Formula 1 experience, as well as engineers from teams that have won world championships in other branches of motorsport.
Rodrigo Neto initially arrived in Győr drawn by the allure of the Audi brand, but he would have stayed on because of the close-knit community. As an Erasmus student who spent half a year at Széchenyi István University, the Portuguese student now highly recommends the institution to his peers. His attachment to the University is so strong that he has vowed to return for at least a week to visit the friends he made there.
Széchenyi István University and India's Integral University launched a two-year "International Economics and Business" double degree programme in September. The first cohort of the Master's programme includes 18 students from the South Asian country who, upon completion, will receive diplomas from both institutions. The students currently spending the semester in Győr can also enjoy familiar flavours from home, as from 1st March the University is expanding the menu of its Paneer restaurant, located in the ETO Park shopping centre, to include Indian dishes, which will be available to all.
Students from all technical universities across the country, and even beyond its borders, are invited to participate in the XVII. International Student Conference on Mechanical Engineering. With a history spanning nearly two decades, the event serves as a meeting place, a competition, and a platform for building industrial connections. Registration is open until 2nd March.
For the third time, Széchenyi István University held its training development conference to present recent innovations and inform its educators and partners about expected future directions. In addition to the advantages of the University ecosystem, the event covered competence assessments, project-based modules, and initiatives aimed at fostering student socialisation.
Les Orres, France, recently hosted the 2024/2025 Hungarian University and College National Championship (MEFOB) in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Students of Széchenyi István University, Katalin Anna Pataki and Miklós Bereczki, secured first place in the giant slalom skiing competition, earning two gold medals for their institution in Győr.
At the graduation ceremony of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár of Széchenyi István University, graduates of programmes that were the first of their kind in Hungary were also honoured. These include the ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance Specialist and the Precision Livestock and Management Engineering. Among other achievements, the University recently received the Award for Digitalisation of Agribusiness in recognition of its future-oriented programmes and pioneering research activities.
As part of the Rural Development Programme of the Ministry of Agriculture, Széchenyi István University is developing the infrastructure related to dairy and medicinal herb processing at the Campus of Albert Kázmér Faculty Mosonmagyaróvár. The nearly one-billion-forint project includes the creation of a smart garden for educational, demonstration, and research purposes, the expansion of the dairy processing facility’s technology, and the implementation of demonstration programmes. Diseased trees that need to be removed will be replaced with fruit trees, medicinal and spice plants, as well as ornamental and garden trees.
Széchenyi István University has announced the launch of eleven new English-taught academic programmes as part of the general admission procedure. From September, all nine faculties will offer programmes taught in English. Both Hungarian and international students are welcome to join these new full-time programmes.
This academic year, Széchenyi István University launched the Student Project Support Programme, in the framework of which around 250 students took part in extra-curricular practical projects during the first semester. Experience from 12 degree programmes indicates that students find the initiative valuable.
Széchenyi István University plays a key role in the development of cutting-edge automotive technologies and vehicle engineering education while becoming an increasingly active participant in motorsport. With the University’s support, competing students have achieved significant successes in the past year, earning national and international placements. The SZE Motorsport season-opening event was held on 4 February, where athletes and technical leaders presented their plans for 2025.
Széchenyi István University has expressed its gratitude to István Láng, Director General of the General Directorate of Water Management, and József Németh, Director of the North Transdanubian Water Directorate, by awarding them the Gold Level Certificate of Recognition from the Governing Board. This honour acknowledges their outstanding contributions to the management of successful flood defense operations, as well as their extensive partnership with the University.
Széchenyi István University organised a special programme on 31 January to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event offered participants a glimpse into the culture of the Far East and provided an opportunity to learn about the educational and economic collaborations between the Győr-based institution and its Chinese partners.
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