Students of the African international community at Széchenyi István University in Győr, making up a group of 124 people, originate from 20 African countries. Four African students were invited to share their thoughts in a video message created by the institution on the occasion of the International Day for People of African Descent, related to the United Nations’ fifth sustainable development goal, gender equality.

Organised by Széchenyi István University and Edutus University in Tatabánya, in cooperation with Cloud for Intelligent Airplace Zrt. and the Hungarian Drone and Multirotor Association, the Drone Racing World Cup Hungary 2023 international competition will take place in the vicinity of the Győr campus on 25-27 August. On the course set up in the meadow near Aranypart II, drones piloted by racing pilots will be competing against each other. The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.

Nearly 120 young people from 27 countries around the world participated in the Young Amateur Radio Operators Summer Camp (YOTA) held at Széchenyi István University from 5 to 12 August, 2023 with the aim of securing the future of amateur radioing as a sport. In addition to professional development, the programme provided an excellent opportunity to build international contacts and cross-cultural friendships. Playing an important role in the development of the next generation of radio amateurs, the Radio Club of Széchenyi University is also a key player in the community.

Instead of a relaxing vacation, 31 talented engineering students invested in their future by choosing the summer programme organized jointly by Audi Hungaria and Széchenyi István University. During the unique four-week training programme, these young individuals worked on current industrial tasks such as the examination of synthetic fuels and the simulation of electric vehicle batteries. The success of the project-based, practical concept is evident as over half of the participants received internships or full-time job offers from Audi Hungaria upon completion of the camp.

Two officials from the more than 120-year-old San Beda University in Manila have visited Széchenyi István University. Father Kelemen Sárai-Szabó, Prior of the Saint Maurus Benedictine priory in Győr, and University staff gave the representatives of the Philippines Benedictine institution a guided tour of the Győr campus.

In two and a half years, Audi will compete in Formula 1 for the first time with a power unit that Dávid Szegletes is also involved in designing. The young development engineer was prepared for this extraordinary task by his education in Vehicle Engineering and the student competition team of Széchenyi István University.

Széchenyi István University is not only home to outstanding academic achievements and successful career paths, but often plays an important role in the private lives of students as well. This was the case for two young Syrians, Maria and Bassel, who came to Győr on scholarship as spouses and became a family. The institution supports them in completing their studies.

Members of the international student community at Széchenyi István University are grateful not only for the quality education they receive but also for the friendships they make here, according to a video message created by the institution on the occasion of the International Day of Friendship, related to the United Nations' fifth sustainable development goal, gender equality.

Approximately forty students and lecturers from seven countries participated in the 26th  City&Traffic urban and transportation planning practice, with Széchenyi István University being the host for the fifth time. Besides expanding their professional knowledge, the programme also provided opportunities for building international connections.

Széchenyi István University, which plays a significant role in automotive education and research, receives donation from Jeff Liu to support the development of the Chinese student community at the institution.

Széchenyi István University’s innovation ecosystem at ZalaZONE can be attractive for both foreign companies and research institutes - emphasized the scientific and technological attachés of the Hungarian embassies at the programme presenting to them the opportunities provided by the automotive test track.

The graduation ceremony was held at Széchenyi István University’s Albert Kázmér Faculty at Mosonmagyaróvár, where 113 graduating students had the honour of receiving their degree certificates at the prestigious event held on Friday, 7 July.

In the future, the cooperation between Széchenyi István University and the coordinating organization of the American cyber security university network, the National CyberWatch Center, could extend to educational and research programmes. As a first step in this collaboration, a joint workshop was held by Széchenyi István University and the National CyberWatch Center. Through this event, the institution in Győr has further strengthened its international connections.

When July arrives, it means it is time for the Audi Development Camp: jointly organized by Audi and Széchenyi István University, it is taking place for the third time. Participants from 22 countries have come together to learn from international experts while tackling real industrial problems in teams. Focussing on practical, project-based learning and preparing for the latest challenges in the automotive industry, this English-medium camp is truly exceptional in its subject matter and methodology.

Several researchers and lecturers from the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University are involved in projects that examine regulatory issues in the field of defence and security. This field is becoming increasingly important as digitalisation advances.

The world events of recent years and the negative changes in the security environment have reassessed the role of security issues in scientific research. These researches concern a wide range of different disciplines, but like in many European countries, it has become clear in Hungary that besides technology and specific defence functions, the structure and regulation of the country's defence system is a key issue in the 21st century. 

The SZE-SAT team of Széchenyi István University has developed a space device that is now orbiting in space and transmitting pre-programmed messages. The students used an antenna installed on the roof of the university's campus in Győr to capture the MRC 100 satellite, which also houses the university's communication panel.

The SZE-SAT section of the Jedlik Ányos Specialised College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Széchenyi István University undertook the task of creating a 30 by 30 by 3 millimetre panel to transmit short text messages to Earth in order to improve data communication within satellites.

Maintenance of a vending machine with the help of software, an app that recommends recipes based on the contents of the fridge, an online platform that connects micro-influencers with advertisers - these were the student startup projects that the jury found the most promising in the third year of the Hungarian Startup University Program (HSUP) at Széchenyi István University, which ended in June. The nationwide initiative introduces hundreds of students in Győr to the world of innovative entrepreneurship, and provides the best ones with the professional support they need to turn their ideas into real businesses.

Renowned academics, researchers and professionals are the members of the Council for Science and Innovation established by the Board of Trustees of the Széchenyi István University Foundation. The Board aims to strengthen the academic performance of the University.

In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, a series of mini-conferences was organised by Széchenyi István University and it explores the topic of gender equality by inviting external speakers. The latest event was linked to the UN World Day for “Women in Diplomacy” on 24 June.

MBH Bank has opened a digital customer service point at the Széchenyi István University in Győr, too. The capsule installed in the lobby allows to open an account safely and conveniently without the presence of a personal customer service representative. The bank will install the first ten digital banking kiosks, developed by Hungarian FaceKom, at universities in Hungary. It is planned to add more banking services to the digital kiosks in the future.

Ahead of the continent's most prestigious universities, the SZEnergy Team, a team of students from Széchenyi István University developing an electric vehicle, took first place in Europe's largest energy efficiency competition in the self-driving and city car categories, beating their own world record in the latter category from last year. The young professionals, who achieved unprecedented success, were congratulated by the leaders of Széchenyi István University and members of the Board of Trustees and Supervisory Board of the Széchenyi István University Foundation.

Members of the Royal Advisory Council of Saudi Arabia, the Shura Council, visited Széchenyi István University. During the meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening relations, which could include training and research cooperation.

The best works of this year's creations by students of architecture, design and graphic design in the Design Department of Széchenyi University have been displayed at a large-scale exhibition. Great interest was shown in the event and the Torula Exhibition Hall was full for the opening ceremony.

Programmes in Design were first launched at Széchenyi István University’s Faculty of Performance Arts in September 2021, since then becoming an integral part of the institution. Through practical-oriented education, students specializing in architecture, industrial design, and graphic design create numerous works of art. The "Best of Design Campus 2023" exhibition showcased the cream of this year's works for the first time at the Torula Exhibition Hall in Győr. 

Széchenyi István University, as an important player in drone research, together with ABZ Drone Kft. and MIB Invest Group Kft., has founded a drone development company, ABZ Innovation Kft. The company's innovation for the international market is the agricultural spraying drone, which performed exceptionally at the 90th anniversary International Agricultural Fair held recently in Serbia. According to experts, the drone development could be followed by further technological success stories based on the University's scientific innovations.

On the International Day of Yoga, Széchenyi István University held an event in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Hungary at the Management Campus building on the Győr campus. It was said at the event that yoga is not just a fashion, but also a way of life that can help us find peace of mind.

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 June as International Day of Yoga to raise awareness of the positive effects of yoga on physical and mental health. Since then, the Embassy of India in Hungary has regularly approached Széchenyi István University, with which it has a close relationship, to commemorate the World Day in Győr, and the institution has embraced the initiative every year.

The young people who are studying at Széchenyi István University in cooperation with the Győr Ballet have already completed their second year of the dance and rehearsal management programme. Students acquire a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Széchenyi István University serves the region with an ever-expanding portfolio of high quality education, including in the arts. Building on this, and on the internationally recognised dance tradition in Győr, which goes back several decades, the Hungarian University of Dance has launched a Bachelor of Dance and Rehearsal Management in Classical Ballet at the Győr institution. The first class of students started their studies in September 2021, and recently passed the final exams at the end of the second academic year.

The role of the family was discussed by participants of a panel discussion organised by Széchenyi István University at the institution's Budapest Innovation and Training Centre. The series of events, focussing on gender equality, is also in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

This year a series of panel discussions entitled Women in the Family, Society and Science was launched at Széchenyi István University’s Budapest Innovation and Training Centre. Guests of the events are women who, with their professional success and determination, can be role models for many. 

Alfons Dintner gave a lecture on "How I became a CEO" at Széchenyi István University. The Chairman of the Board of Management at Audi Hungaria Zrt. started as a locksmith, then through his diligence and dedication he rose through the ranks to become a senior executive. The first man of the Győr factory not only gave an insight into his exciting career, but also offered useful advice to those university students who also envisage a future as managers or would like to start their own business.

Senior US academic, civic and organizational leaders came to Széchenyi István University on 7 June as part of the Hungarian Summit aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries. During their visit to Győr, the guests learned about the dynamic development of the institution.