The Stipendium Hungaricum programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, serves both the international economic and foreign policy objectives of Hungary and helps the competitiveness and development of Hungarian higher education institutions. In the context of the internationalization of Hungarian higher education, the Tempus Public Foundation, a key player in the process, held a special meeting of its Board of Trustees at Széchenyi István University, which, thanks to the scholarship programme run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has students from 70 countries around the world.

During the educational programme of sport diplomacy advisors at Széchenyi István University, which is unique in Europe, students deepen their theoretical knowledge through practical examples. This is the purpose of the now traditional study trip that participants can spend in Barcelona. During the excursion the students of the institution could visit major sports facilities, including the stadium of FC Barcelona, and could meet sports professionals of the Catalan metropolis. The trip was organised and led by the founder of the training programme, dr. Kovács Barnabás, former Consul General in Barcelona.

Gyulay Zsolt, chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) and president-CEO of the Hungaroring Zrt., who visited the institution, would consider close cooperation with Széchenyi István University useful in several areas. The sports manager praised the development of the university of Győr.

A system to reconstruct damaged or completely missing auricles without major surgery is being developed in cooperation between the Széchenyi István University of Győr, the University of Pécs and the University of Nuremberg. Models made with a 3D scanner will be shaped and moulded into the final form using image processing software.

The SZEnergy Team, the student team of Széchenyi István University developing electric vehicles took first places in Europe’s biggest energy efficiency competition ahead of the continent’s most prestigious universities in autonomous and the urban concept categories, beating their own last year’s world record in the latter category. The result shows the high quality of both practice-oriented trainings and talent management at the institution in Győr.

Dr. Edina Koch, Associate Professor at Széchenyi István University, spent four months in Bologna, gaining new knowledge, professional contacts and a lot of experience. During her study trip, which was supported by the Széchenyi István University Foundation's Experience Abroad Grant, the lecturer identified a number of common goals and project ideas with the colleagues from the University of Bologna.

Dr. Edina Koch, lecturer of the Department of Structural Engineering and Geotechnics at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences of the Széchenyi István University, has established a cooperation with the geotechnical team of the University of Bologna. Széchenyi István University Foundation's Experience Abroad Grant provided the opportunity for her to spend four months at the prestigious Italian institution.  

For the fourth time, Széchenyi István University has been ranked among the best in the world on the list of one of the largest international higher education ranking organizations, Times Higher Education (THE), which recognizes universities for their contribution to sustainability, as well as economic and social impact. The institution is among the top 400 in several categories.

Within the framework of the Scholarship Programme for Christian Youth (SCYP), 21 international students who are minorities in their home country are currently studying at Széchenyi István University. As usual, the Széchenyi István University has continued to support their integration and religious practice through a number of programmes this semester.

Those who have completed the double-degree English-language MBA programme of Széchenyi István University and the University of Rhode Island in the United States, accredited by one of the most prestigious accreditation organisations, have gained the highest level of business knowledge.

Széchenyi István University is engaged in significant research, development, innovation and training activities related to electromobility, which will define the future of transport. Experts from the institution presented these competences to a delegation from the Korea Development Institute.

South Korea launched its Economic Innovation Partnership Programme in 2020 to strengthen cooperation and sustainable economic growth in partner countries. Through the initiative, they aim to find solutions for sustainable development by helping partners to introduce innovative technologies and improve related infrastructure and systems. Hungary is also eligible to join the programme. A delegation from the Korea Development Institute visited the country, and Széchenyi István University.

The applications of artificial intelligence were in the centre of this year’s conference related to the telecommunications day which was organized at Széchenyi István University with around 400 participants. In addition to the lecturers-researchers of the institution, the event featured lectures by dr. Cosmas Zavazava, the director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), several heads of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (in short NMHH in Hungarian), as well as representatives of renowned companies in the sector.

A master's student in graphic design from Széchenyi István University won the competition to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Audi Hungaria Zrt., so from now on, Kiss Bence’s artwork will decorate the interior of eight passenger boarding bridges of Liszt Ferenc International Airport. The young graphic artist with his people-centred work won the first place in a strong field.

It was an unforgettable event when last summer the SZEnergy Team won Europe’s biggest energy efficiency car race with a world record. The team is competing in this year’s Shell-Eco Marathon where they are preparing to defend their title in the traditional urban concept category and are aiming at finishing on top in the autonomous category after finishing second last year. The student team of Széchenyi István University presented their developments and unveiled this year’s car at the institution. They are soon travelling to France where they are participating in the autonomous competition on 19th May.

Dr. László Lendvai, a lecturer at Széchenyi István University, has been conducting research in the USA through Fulbright scholarship which is one of the world's most prestigious scholarships, and in Slovakia and Italy thanks to two other top scholarships. His reasearch is on specific sustainability topics such as degradable plastics, natural rubber and the 3D printability of electrically insulating but thermally conductive materials. Meanwhile, at home in Hungary he has been elected a member of the Academy of Young Scientists.

E-sport is becoming increasingly popular at Széchenyi István University, thanks to the fact that the institution's sports club has a special division for e-sport enthusiasts. Students can practice in a modern classroom, where they can even complete the compulsory physical education course.

Providing outstanding performance, the team of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law at Széchenyi István University competed against students from the continent's most reputable law schools offering courses in law for outer space in the "Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition”, which is an international competition on giving oral arguments in the field of space law. The University of Győr has been successfully performing at this prestigious competition for years.

The Vehicle Research Centre of Széchenyi István University and the Institute of Urban Sciences of the University of Seoul have concluded a cooperation agreement. As a result of this joint researches, publications, exchange visits can help the two institutions to further develop in the future.

Approximately 200 participants attended the two-day conference organised within the framework of the Regional University Network - European University (RUN-EU) consortium at Széchenyi István University. The aim of the programme was to discuss common development strategies, action plans and to make suggestions which contribute to the management of regional, national and European-level mechanisms, digital transformation and environmental sustainability and to the implementation of circular economy.

In parallel with the developments of one of the most modern automatic test tracks in the world, the ZalaZONE Park of the Széchenyi István University marked another milestone with hosting the topping out ceremony of the building of lecture halls in the science and innovation park. The investment is being funded by a HUF 543.3 million non-reimbursable grant from the European Union’s Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme, and is going to further improve the institution's position in the field of training.

The last glass panel has been put in place on the facade of the Science and Innovation Park of Széchenyi István University in Győr, which is being built only 500 metres from the central campus on the former site of the Győr Biscuit and Waffle Factory. The institution held an inter-project tour to show the current status of the development, which is being funded by a HUF 6 billion 766 million non-refundable EU grant under the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme. The university intends to to stimulate the development of the region through the innovation park by building on its main research areas.  

With two of her four higher education qualifications from Széchenyi István University, Jakab Réka believes in life-long learning and authentic ocmmunication. Audi Hungaria means more than just a workplace for her. She is building her career with continuous professional curiosity, knowledge-based, practice-oriented trainings, passing a football. And the appreciation of the profession has already come. In the Hungarian Car of the Year competition, the jury unanimously awarded her the prize of the PR Professional of the Year 2023.

Organised by Széchenyi István University and held at its Budapest Innovation and Training Centre, a series of panel discussions, entitled Women in Family, Science and Society is in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. At the latest event, speakers discussed the international World Day of Creativity and Innovation.

Széchenyi István University was host to the Presidents’ Meeting, the Management Committee Meeting and the Research Students' Week of the Regional University Network - European University (RUN-EU) from 25 to 28 April. The event brought together young people from eight countries to participate in short training programmes on the topical issues of digitalisation, sustainability and social innovation.

Széchenyi István University had a sensational weekend: the most popular performers of the country followed each other in a row on the stage of the Bridge Student and Teacher Club. On Friday Beton.Hofi and Azahriah rocked the audience, and on Saturday the festival ended with an astonishing performance of the Bagossy Brothers Company. In this article, we find out what makes the Széchenyi University Days different from other festivals, and we also look at what makes SZEN an unforgettable experience for the students.

Széchenyi István University organised an autonomous robotic competition for secondary school students to familiarise them with the technical and IT challenges associated with self-driving vehicles by using computer simulations and small mobile robot platforms. Following the online round, the best teams competed at the Zalaegerszeg Innovation and Training Centre of the university.

Katalin Völgyi, PhD in economics, associate professor, lecturer of the Department of International and Applied Economics at Széchenyi István University, passed away at the age of 41.

Within the framework of the 9.966 billion HUF GINOP-3.1.1-VEKOP-15-2016-00001 priority project, the Smart Farm of Széchenyi István University in Mosonmagyaróvár was completed and inaugurated on 21 April.The development contributes to the institution's modern training, research and service activities by incorporating the technological elements necessary for digital agriculture and precision farming, while keeping sustainability in mind. The gross amount of the Smart Farm's construction and equipment acquisition was HUF 951.04 million.

This week has been even busier than usual at Széchenyi István University, as the biggest student event of the spring semester, the Széchenyi University Days, has begun. The event, which runs from 19 to 22 April, features sports programmes, games and performances, but the main focus will be on entertainment, with performances by Azahriah, Beton.Hofi, Dzsúdló and the Bagossy Brothers Company, and many more.

At the end of the English language dual-degree programme of Széchenyi István University and the American University of Rhode Island students will receive the degrees from both institutions. The members of the first year graduated last year but they are still in touch with each other. Moreover, they organised a joint programme with the current students in order to start a tradition, further build the community and help the participants of the programme by sharing their experience.

Following the success of the previous year, the SZEnergy Team student team of Széchenyi István University has made another major international achievement: it won second place in the 2023 Shell Eco-marathon Autonomous Programming Competition. The competition was held online, so applications were taken from student teams of any universities of the world among which the team of Győr performed outstandingly well again.