Nearly thirty students from Széchenyi István University participated in an international short study programme, where they were introduced to technologies in coating, tool manufacturing, and metrology. The study trip to Czechia, supported by the Pannónia Scholarship Programme, was a great success not only among students but also among international corporate partners. The Department of Vehicle Manufacturing and Technology at the University in Győr is already planning to continue the initiative.
Recently, 20 students received the Academic Scholarship and 16 were awarded the Elite Athlete Scholarship by Széchenyi István University. The wide geographical range of recipients — from around ten counties in Hungary as well as from Slovakia, Indonesia and Vietnam — demonstrates the University’s growing national and international appeal. The awards ceremony featured participation from Anita Görbicz, a legend of Győr handball, and Valér Pausits, recipient of the 2024 “Alumnus of the Year” award.
Széchenyi István University has a strategic goal to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based economy, one of the means of which is supporting innovative start-up companies. To this end, the University’s technology transfer company, Uni Inno Plc., has invested in EV.analytica Ltd., a start-up aiming to simplify and enhance the convenience of electric vehicle charging for motorists. The company is focused on conquering Western European and US markets and is continuously building partnerships and seeking business opportunities.
Her Excellency Hikariko Ono, the Japanese Ambassador to Hungary, paid an official visit to Széchenyi István University, where she became acquainted with the institution’s international activities, industrial relations, and educational-research portfolio. The meeting included discussions on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
Students of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Széchenyi István University have achieved an outstanding international success, finishing third in the European round of the prestigious Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. The team also received a special award for submitting a flawless written memorial during the competition held at the headquarters of the European Space Agency in Paris.
The Research Group for Religion and Science at Széchenyi István University, in collaboration with the Saint Maurus Benedictine Priory and the Szaniszló Jáki Society, recently organized an international conference entitled "The Redeemer of Science". The event, which focused on the relationship between faith and science, also addressed the challenges of the modern era, including Christian perspectives on artificial intelligence, while commemorating the Győr-born namesake of the society.
Széchenyi István University organizes its Job Fair every semester for students, graduates, career starters and skilled young professionals, offering them networking opportunities with key players in the labour market. At this year’s first event in April, nearly 50 exhibitors presented close to 300 job openings and internship opportunities to attendees, who also received detailed information about the University’s dual education programmes.
Indian alumnus Amandeep Singh and Chinese alumnus Guo Shaofeng were the special guests at the "Alumni Spotlight" event held at the Győr Innovation Park of Széchenyi István University. As the latest recipients of the "International Alumnus of the Year" award, they shared valuable experiences with the audience.
Ayele Chala, an Ethiopian PhD student at Széchenyi István University, has been studying at the institution for four years as part of the Doctoral School of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences. Through international scholarship programmes available to international students, he has had the opportunity to conduct research at the Politehnica University Timisoara on two occasions, gaining significant professional experience.
From March, Norbert Kiss, a six-time FIA European Truck Racing Championship, will be reinforcing Széchenyi István University’s professional e-sports simulator team, SZESE E-Sport Pro. The team, which debuted in the international e-sports scene this year, is entering the season’s most prestigious world competitions with high hopes, now strengthened by the experienced racer.
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.
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