Fresher’s Ball Brings the Party of the Year to SZE
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This year again, the Fresher’s and Alumni Ball was the most important autumn event for the students of Széchenyi István University, where more than a thousand students and alumni partied until dawn in the Győr City University Hall. After the swearing-in ceremony and the presentation of the first-year students' badges, György Korda and Klári Balázs, followed by the Suncity Brass, moved the participants, who then rocked to the NECC party's percussive sets until dawn.
SZE Drives Health Innovations with Catalyst Europe Programme
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Széchenyi István University hosted a professional event based on the linQ Catalyst methodology of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 12 to 14 November. The programme aims to generate health innovations that will contribute to the advancement of medicine and improve people's health.
Threats and Challenges: SZE Hosts Cybersecurity Conference
With cyber-attacks causing billions of dollars of economic damage around the world every year, cybersecurity has become a key issue for public organisations, companies and even individuals. A professional and academic conference on the current issues was organised by Széchenyi István University, where the first educational programme of legal experts in the field was launched in Hungary.
Drone Forum 2024: Latest Innovations and Challenges Explored at SZE
The latest developments, regulatory issues and the sustainability potential of the technology were the focus of the Drone Forum 2024, organised by the Digital Development Centre of Széchenyi István University, Edutus University and Cloud For Intelligent Airplace (CloudIA) Ltd. on 14 November at the Győr Innovation Park. The organisation of the event was inspired by the aim of the current Hungarian Presidency of the European Union to bring together industry leaders, researchers and policy makers to shape the future of drone use.
Researchers from 12 Countries Gather for SZE’s Sustainability Conference
Last year, the International Conference on Sustainability (COS) of Széchenyi István University was launched with the participation of 150 speakers. 210 researchers and experts from 12 countries presented their research at this year's event, which took place from 6 to 9 November. Among the speakers were renowned scientists such as Dr Christopher Savoie, inventor of the artificial intelligence-based natural language technology used to develop Apple's Siri.
SZE Hosts the 20th International Symposium on Business Information Science
In 2003, the International Symposium on Business Information Science started in Győr, and twenty years later, it returned to Széchenyi István University. The focus of the jubilee programme was on artificial intelligence. Researchers and students from renowned national and international universities and institutes, as well as experts from the companies involved most in the field attended the two-day event.
Students Explore Career Opportunities at SZE’s Job Fair
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At the November Job Fair of Széchenyi István University, students had the opportunity to meet directly with the key players in the economic life of the region. Participants were able to learn not only about job offers, but also about the tricks of the application and interview process and even of the possibility of joining the Student Teams of SZE.
SZE Signs Cooperation Agreement with 45-year-old Győr Ballet
Széchenyi István University and the Győr Ballet have signed a cooperation agreement in order to implement a career model for students of dance and to turn young people into dance-loving audiences. The long-term goal of the partnership between the institution and the company, which is 45 years old this year, is to create a regional dance training centre in the region.
Dr Zsolt Szepesváry, Vice-Dean of Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences of SZE receives Príma Award
Dr Zsolt Szepesváry, Vice-Dean for Development at the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences of Széchenyi István University, Head of the Urology Department of the Aladár Petz University Teaching Hospital, was recognized in the Hungarian Science category at the Príma Awards ceremony in the former synagogue and concert hall of Széchenyi István University, in Győr-Moson-Sopron County.
THE Bridge Club Keeps the Beat Going: Concerts Every Weekend this Winter at SZE
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Although the open-air season is over for this year, the period from October to April promises to be a busy one at the Bridge Student and Teacher Club of Széchenyi István University: the best Hungarian popular music performers will be playing weekend after weekend at the venue. Fans of rock, rap and alternative genres will be well catered for, but there will also be a boogie-woogie festival, a tribute band playing covers and a special Esti Egyenleg birthday party. Péter Németh-Bende, the manager, said that a number of performances are already booked for next summer.
Driving the Future: Conference on Mobility and Environment at SZE
The Higher Education Social and Economic Cooperation Conference, now in its eleventh year, recently reached another milestone, organized by Széchenyi István University's Department of Road and Railway Vehicles and the Automotive Industry Research Centre. This two-day scientific event, titled “Mobility and Environment”, focused on groundbreaking research in the automotive industry shaping the future.
Students Explore SZE: From Labs and Library to the Chinese Language
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As part of a career orientation day, primary school students visited Széchenyi István University, where they participated in lab tours, lectures, creative workshops, and even a Chinese language class. Due to the significant interest, the institution has developed a comprehensive service package that school groups can register for, even as an enriching class excursion programme.
High Impact Research: Two Doctoral Students from SZE among Top Seven in Prestigious 3MT Competition
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As doctoral students at Széchenyi István University, Brúnó Péter, with his research in the automotive industry, and Dr Domonkos Tinka, with his healthcare-focused research, ranked among the top seven competitors out of dozens of applicants in the prestigious 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) competition. Besides the University of Debrecen, Széchenyi István University was the only institution with two candidates selected by the prestigious panel for this exclusive group.
Hungarian Satellite to Monitor Drought in Collaboration with SZE
A groundbreaking research initiative involving Széchenyi István University is underway, with the University playing a key role in a European Union project that deploys a satellite to monitor drought-prone regions across Hungary. As part of this initiative, the University's Albert Kázmér Faculty in Mosonmagyaróvár is analysing data received from space to better understand and mitigate the impacts of drought.
SZE launches a unique Health Psychology Master's programme in the region
Széchenyi István University is launching a much-needed Master’s programme in Health Psychology in Western Hungary starting this February in a correspondence format, designed to address the region's demand in this field. The two-year programme, offered by the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, will commence in Hungarian in the spring semester, while an English-taught, full-time version will be available for international students from the autumn semester onward.
AI Innovation at Széchenyi University Supports At-Home Rehabilitation
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Several health technology developments are currently underway at Széchenyi István University. One of them allows patients to perform the physical exercises necessary for their rehabilitation in their own homes. The AI-based software not only assesses the accuracy of movement sequences but is also capable of providing the attending physician with a comprehensive report.
Science and Higher Education: SZE bestows Honorary Doctorate on Foreign Minister of Republic of Cuba
On October 25, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, received the "Doctor Honoris Causa" award from Széchenyi István University in recognition of his decades-long career and contributions. The University conferred this honorary doctorate as a recognition for his efforts in strengthening Cuban-Hungarian higher education relations, as well as his work in the field of international public law.
Autumn Festivities in Full Swing at SZE
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After Freshers' Week, student life at Széchenyi István University continues unabated. One of the highlights of the autumn schedule is the Freshers’ and Alumni Ball, which will take place on 15 November in the Győr City University Hall.
Leadership and Service: Dr Norbert Fogarasi speaks at SZE
Dr Norbert Fogarasi, Managing Director of the Hungarian office of Morgan Stanley, was the guest of the "Spinoff Extra" series of events at Széchenyi István University, where he gave an inspiring talk about his life. A former chess champion in Canada, he shook hands with Bill Gates as an intern, helped to develop his firm in Tokyo and London, and then helped establish the Budapest office. In addition to business, he supports noble causes and, as a man of faith, emphasises the importance of service.
SZE Hosts International Conference on Sustainable Automotive Engineering
An international conference on sustainable mobility and transport, co-organised by the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Vehicle Engineering and the Automotive Industry Research Centre at Széchenyi István University, brought together automotive researchers and industry experts to present their latest findings. The three-day event featured participants from the US, France, Italy, Germany among others.
SZE Supports Graduation Success with "Mathematics 0" Course
At first glance, it might seem like an additional requirement, but the "Mathematics 0" course introduced by Széchenyi István University in several degree programmes from the spring semester serves to fill gaps in fundamental numeracy skills, thereby facilitating successful completion of foundational and professional subjects. Essentially, the institution offers free tutoring to students, allowing them to earn their degree in three and a half years with greater confidence, without incurring extra costs for themselves or their families.
„Yoga and Ayurveda: Lecture by a Monk from an Indian Research Centre at SZE"
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Gyaneshwar Puri, a monk from the Vishwaguru Deep Ashram Research Centre in India, delivered a lecture to the students of Széchenyi István University on the topic of healthy living, the five-thousand-year-old tradition of Ayurveda healing methods, and the philosophy of yoga.
USA Accelerator Office Opens at SZE, Expanding Global Market Reach
A USA Accelerator Program office has opened at Széchenyi István University’s Innovation Park, which will be one of the most important tools for businesses and start-ups to enter the US market, but will also support the expansion of faculty and student exchange programmes. Its activities will focus on Florida, which plays a prominent role in the fields of automotive motorsports, aerospace, life sciences, technological innovation and medical device manufacturing, making it an ideal environment for Hungarian companies to expand globally.
International Collaboration Unveils Innovative Winemaking Methods
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SZE Expands Global Ties at Europe’s Largest Higher Education Expo
Széchenyi István University participated in the most prestigious international higher education conference and exhibition in Europe, which was held this year in Toulouse, France. The staff of the University of Győr discussed opportunities for future cooperation with more than forty existing and potential partners.
SZE Students Triumph with Bosch×Richter Industrial Innovation Award
Two students from Széchenyi István University, Fanni Lőrincz and Balázs Szőnyi, have developed a solution based on artificial intelligence models that allows the user to talk to the device as if it were a living human being. Their aim was primarily to help socially isolated people and people with mental illnesses and to prevent the development of such illnesses. Their application recently won the BoschxRichter Gedeon Industrial Innovation Award.
Chess Showdown: SZE Battles Greek and Spanish Opponents
The chess department of the Széchenyi István University Sports Association (SZESE), which has been operating for 50 years, and the Győr Chess Club hosted the Spanish Club D Escacs Llinars and the Greek Skakistikos Omilos Leon Kantia on the campus of Győr in the framework of an international programme.
SZE Design Campus Makes Debut at Budapest Design Week
Budapest Design Week is an event of international importance, presenting all areas of the Hungarian design profession, which will be organised by the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency from 10 to 20 October this year. As part of the series of events, design students from Széchenyi István University had the opportunity to present their work in a group exhibition. The Győr-based institution's first Budapest exhibition, entitled “Formanyelvek (Principles of Form)”, opened on 10 October and was hosted by the nationally renowned Jászi Gallery.
Researchers from 21 Countries Gather at SZE’s Kautz Conference on Business and Economics
Széchenyi István University hosted a major international event on the topics of economics, business and tourism. The Kautz Conference on Business and Economics, held between 10 and 12 October, brought together researchers from twenty-one countries from four continents to present their work on global challenges and to develop academic links.
University Library and Archives Celebrates 50 Years Supporting the Growth of SZE
The University Library and Archives of Széchenyi István University is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and a conference entitled "Digital Transformation in Public Collections" was organised to mark the occasion. At the opening ceremony of the professional day, the University's management and the national higher education library and archives associations gave recognition to the celebrating institution.
American Professors at SZE: Fulbright Scholars Visit Győr
The world-renowned Fulbright Scholarship, which this semester brought 32 US professors to Hungary, was recently hosted by Széchenyi István University in Győr, Hungary, together with the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission. Thanks to the international academic mobility programme, two American professors are currently teaching and researching at the institution.
First ever Dr Scharle Péter Cultural Engineering Prize awarded in honour of the late SZE Professor
The 30th anniversary of the Hungarian Road and Railway Society was celebrated with a special professional programme, the MAÚT30 International Scientific Symposium. Experts from Széchenyi István University participated in the early October conference held in Budapest, where the University’s students were recognized in the organisation's talent programme. For the first time, the Cultural Engineering Award, established in memory of the institution's former lecturer, Dr Péter Scharle, was also presented during the event.
SZE Strengthens its Place in Times Higher Education World Ranking
After its debut last year, Széchenyi István University has again been included in the Times Higher Education World Ranking. This means that it remains in the top five percent of universities in the world.
Széchenyi István University Students Excel at WorldSkills 2024
Three students from Széchenyi István University participated in the WorldSkills Championships. Bianka Dely, in the Graphic Design Technology category, and Roland Izsó, who finished fourth in the Industry 4.0 category, won a medal of excellence, while Péter Losonczi was among the best in the Electrical Installations category.
SZE Hosts International Mini-Conferences for Young Christians
Széchenyi István University is organizing a series of international conferences for Christian youth in the autumn semester, where current and graduate students can reflect together on issues of common concern and share in a common religious practice from a faith perspective. The theme of the first session was about worry.
SZE Professors Showcase Ground-breaking Research at Prestigious Geotechnics Event
The quadrennial European Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Conference was recently held in Lisbon. Several lecturers from Széchenyi István University participated as speakers, presenting their research on flood protection issues in the inter-island Danube section and the effects of rising tides due to climate change.
SZE Dragon Boat Team Secures Silver at National University Championships
The second round of the Hungarian University-College National Championship (MEFOB) dragon boat competition was held recently in Székesfehérvár. The team of Széchenyi István University performed very well once again, just like in the first round in Győr, and finished second overall in both the 200 and 2000 m races. Several competitors of the University of Győr are already preparing for the World Cup in China.
SZE Teacher Trains WorldSkills Championship Competitor in Automobile Technology
Péter Őri, a staff member of Széchenyi István University, prepared Bence Tánczos, a student of the Lukács Sándor Automotive and Mechanical Engineering Technical School in Győr, who won a medal of excellence in the Automobile Technology category at the WorldSkills World Championship of the world's best young professionals. A former Hungarian entrant in the competition, who is now a student of the Vehicle Engineering programme at the University, aided him as well.
SZE Professor Recieves Top Hungarian Statistics Award
In recognition of his outstanding professional work, Dr Tamás Dusek, head of the Doctoral School of Regional Sciences at Széchenyi István University, has recently received the Elek Fényes Award, the most prestigious award in the field of statistics. The professor at the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics has been conducting research for nearly thirty years and continues to assist the Department of Statistics, Finance and Controlling as a lecturer.
Focus on road safety: Széchenyi István University hosts international conference
Széchenyi István University has successfully organized the Road Safety Conference for the second time in collaboration with its partners, an event which was launched a year ago with the aim of establishing a tradition. Experts in the field were invited to attend presentations by national and international speakers, round-table discussions, debates and the presentation of new scientific results.
Reporting week: new initiative brings greater flexibility to the academic and exam periods
Starting this academic year, the introduction of a reporting week at Széchenyi István University offers additional flexibility and planning options for both lecturers and students. This week will allow more time for making up missed classes, practical sessions and in-class tests, or, in the case of project-based subjects, for the reports as well.
SZE partners with Mental Health Support Network for Research and Student Wellbeing
Széchenyi István University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Association of Mental Health First Aid Telephone Services (LESZ), aimed at supporting mental health research and enhancing student well-being. This collaboration will not only contribute to ongoing research and professional work at the University’s Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences but also promote the overall welfare of the University community.
SZE Team Driver Takes Silver at Italian Go-Kart Championship
Széchenyi István University is striving to become the number one higher education institution in Hungary in the field of motor sports. In this spirit, the Uni Győr WMS go-kart team was established at the beginning of the year, and its driver, Vilmos Willisits Jr., has been on the podium in six races of the Italian Easykart Championship this year, finishing second overall.
Art and Faith: Stunning Herend Porcelain Exhibition Opens at SZE
The concert hall of Széchenyi István University, the unique space of the former synagogue, is home to the exhibition "Art and Faith", which pressents the works of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory to the public. The special exhibition will be open until mid-November.
Hundreds of SZE Students Aid in Flood Relief Efforts
The Széchenyi István University is supporting the protection against the extraordinary flood wave on the Danube and its tributaries in a number of ways. Volunteer students from the North Transdanubia Water Management Directorate are helping by filling and packing sandbags, and providing accommodation for water experts from further afield in their Halls of Residence.
UniMedical Center Reopens in Győr with Enhanced MR Scan Services
The Rába Medical Center, formerly located in the ETO Park Hotel in Győr, which provides diagnostic services and specialist surgeries, will reopen on the second floor of the adjacent ETO Park shopping centre on Monday 23 September as UniMedical Center. The opening hours (weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and the contact number (06-96-800-400) remain unchanged.
SZE Postpones Academic Day to Focus on Flood Relief Efforts
SZE Postpones Academic Day to Focus on Flood Relief Efforts
SZE Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Rubik's Cube with Ernő Rubik at Győr's Innovation Park
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Rubik's Cube, world-famous inventor Ernő Rubik was the guest of Széchenyi István University and the Municipality of Győr on 12 September. The anniversary was celebrated with a Rubik's Cube competition and a panel discussion in the lobby of the Győr Innovation Park, in the building known as “The Cube”.
塞切尼·伊什特万大学的学生可申请葡萄牙、印度和意大利大学的双学位课程
本学年，塞切尼·伊什特万大学将与葡萄牙、印度和意大利大学合作推出三个双学位课程。学生申请的截止日期为2024年9月15日。这四个学期的课程包括一到两个学期的海外学习，并提供大量奖学金。
SZE Staff Member Becomes Dragon Boat World Champion, Invites Students to Join the Team
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Péter Hegedűs, Head of Unit at the University Library and Archives of Széchenyi István University, won one gold and two silver medals at the 14th IDBF Dragon Boat Club Crew World Championship in Ravenna in September. Following his successful performance as a member of the medal winning team, he is now recruiting intensively as a coach to introduce the sport to new students and to encourage more of them to join the University team, which has achieved good results over the years.
Students Benefit from the Partnership between Mapei and SZE
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Taking the already existing partnership to a new level, Széchenyi István University and Mapei Ltd., a manufacturer of chemical products for the construction industry, have signed a cooperation agreement. The aim of the cooperation is to strengthen the practice-oriented education of the Faculty of Architecture Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences in order to enhance the professional knowledge of students.
SZE Signs Strategic Partnership with Bábolna Tetra Ltd. and Bábolna Brojler Ltd.
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Széchenyi István University has signed a strategic agreement with Bábolna Tetra Ltd. and Bábolna Brojler Ltd., leading companies in Hungarian poultry farming, at the 37th Bábolna Farmers' Days. In addition to the implementation of the University’s practice-oriented education strategy, the cooperation includes the development of a portfolio of services for the agri-food industry and the competitive sector, as well as the deepening of R&D and innovation work.
II WHB Győr Rally, Co-Organized by SZE, a Major Public Success
Screeching tyres, exhilarating speed, and electrifying performances: that is what the spectators experienced at the II WHB Győr Rally, a city event spanning Széchenyi István University’s campus and Dunakapu Square. The rally was a resounding success, drawing record crowds who not only enjoyed the thrilling displays but also gained deeper insights into the world of motorsport through the University's programmes.
Former and Current SZE Students Celebrate Together at Albert Kázmér Faculty in Mosonmagyaróvár
Around 400 students started their studies at the Albert Kázmér Mosonmagyaróvár Faculty of Széchenyi István University in September. This year, the number of first-year students has grown by nearly 65 percent, building on last year's 43 percent increase. This surge occurred despite the fact that programme entry thresholds remained unchanged or, in many cases, they were even raised. Students were welcomed at the Faculty's opening ceremony, where prestigious awards were also presented.
SZE Students Can Apply for Double Degree Programmes with Universities in Portugal, India, and Italy
This academic year, Széchenyi István University is launching three Double Degree Programmes with Portuguese, Indian and Italian universities, for which application is open to students until 15 September 2024. The four semester programmes include one and two semester stays abroad, for which substantial scholarship support is available.
Hungarian Higher Education Day: Three SZE Staff Members Honoured with Prestigious Awards
On the Day of Hungarian Higher Education, three staff members of Széchenyi István University received state awards. Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation, presented the awards to the exemplary professionals on 30 August.
SZE Welcomes Students to Aviation and Motorsport Engineering Programmes Starting Spring Term
From February 2025, Széchenyi István University, in cooperation with Wizz Air, is launching an Aviation Postgraduate Programme as well as a Motorsport Engineering Master Programme with the involvement of former and currently active Formula 1 engineers. For the latter programme, students from OECD ODA beneficiary countries will be eligible for a significant scholarship.
Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Celebrates 30th Academic Year at SZE
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The Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University opened the new academic year with an uplifting ceremony at the University Concert Hall. In addition to the traditional oath-taking of first-year students, outstanding students were honoured, and faculty awards were also presented during the event.
SZE Partners with Wizz Air to Launch Aviation Postgraduate Programme in September
Széchenyi István University of Győr is launching an Aviation postgraduate programme in partnership with Wizz Air airline to prepare students for flying large passenger aircrafts. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students will gain a high level of practical skills, supported by state-of-the-art simulators and brand new digitally instrumented aircraft.
Exceptional Students Honoured at SZE’s Opening Ceremony
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The 2024/25 academic year officially began at Széchenyi István University with the opening ceremony on 2 September. At the event, the Student and Athlete Scholarships and the Outstanding Student, Outstanding Athlete Awards were also presented.