Two students of international studies at Széchenyi István University and Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders, Laura Khajmukhan from Mongolia and Azhar Aitnazarova from Kyrgyzstan, came to know about the Christmas season at the Győr campus on their arrival in Hungary. They told us about their Advent preparations.

The value of the degree of students graduating from Széchenyi István University's English-taught Business and Management programme will be raised to a new, even higher level by the fact that the programme has been awarded accreditation by the prestigious London-based ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) until 2026.

Mr Partha Satpathy, India's Ambassador to Hungary, saw the dynamic development of Széchenyi István University during his recent visit to the Győr campus. The Ambassador was briefed of the institution's expertise in the fields of engineering and technology, as well as its close ties with businesses.

Széchenyi István University is fully prepared to welcome international students and provides them not only with high-quality education but also with attractive living conditions, said Miklós Lengyel, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, during his visit to the institution, which was occasioned by the anniversary of the Stipendium Hungaricum higher education scholarship programme next year.

Széchenyi István University is not just a workplace, but a community in which the family has a special place. That is why once again this year the institution’s trade union organised a Santa Claus party for the children and grandchildren of the staff.

In addition to high-quality educational and research activities, social responsibility is also important for Széchenyi István University. In this spirit, for Advent the institution supported the residents of a state-run children's home via the Children's Nutrition Foundation.

Over the past two and a half years, Széchenyi István University has successfully completed a model change with a new operating structure, assets and leaders supporting further development. As a result, the institution is able to formulate and implement its strategic objectives with greater autonomy, more efficiency and flexibility, and within a self-determined framework.

Within the framework of the Regional University Network-European University (RUN-EU), Széchenyi István University has participated in the development and delivery of a short study programme on intercultural communication and skills development. The presence part of the programme, organised jointly with Portuguese, Irish, Austrian and Finnish partners, was held at the University of Leiria in Portugal, and next year the University of Győr will host the event.

Along with engineers currently or formerly working in Formula 1 and many other speakers, around 200 students from all over the world attended the Formula Student Symposium held at Széchenyi István University over the weekend. Over the three days, teams were inspired to design and build their new single-seater racing car.

Dorottya Barta, a student of Széchenyi István University, had a unique experience when she was able to represent Hungary at the International Folklore Festival in Thailand thanks to the University and Dr Miklós Bánhidi, a staff member of the institution. This example shows that there are many opportunities for students to study or to participate in cultural programmes, even in exotic locations. The teacher-to-be from Széchenyi spoke about her unusual experiences.

"If I hadn't found this scholarship, I would never have been able to afford to study abroad," said Suzune Kawamoto, a student at Széchenyi István University, who was recently awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum Student Excellence Award in recognition of her academic achievements and community involvement. The Japanese girl said that she lives her days in a dream come true and feels obliged to live up to the trust placed in her.

Caroline Charette, Canada's Ambassador to Budapest, visited the Győr campus of Széchenyi István University to learn about the educational, research and third mission activities of the university. During her program, the diplomat gave a lecture on Canada to the students of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences.

From 5G to Artificial Intelligence a range of modern technologies are at the heart of Huawei Technologies' Seeds for the Future talent development programme. Nearly 20 more students from Széchenyi István University have completed the training.

Széchenyi István University and Express Innovation Agency Zrt. have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at the establishment and development of R&D projects as well as education and training partnerships in a university-business cooperation. In connection with the Hungarian Startup University Program (HSUP), which is professionally coordinated by the agency, an Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship Research Group has been established at the University, the results of which can contribute to strengthening Hungarian innovation capacity.

Those departments with the closest links to industry at Széchenyi István University, which places great emphasis on technical education, research and innovation, have presented themselves at China's number one technology fair. The institution further strengthened its partnerships in the Far Eastern country.

A spontaneous trip can change everything - this is the motto of Ecuadorian Sofia Suarez, a Master's student in architecture at Széchenyi István University. In the article you can read all about what ties her to Győr and what positive experiences she has had in Hungary since she started studying here thanks to the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship.

Established by the Hungarian Government in 2013, the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme aims to promote the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education. The programme is managed by the Tempus Public Foundation and supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 

One principal objective of the SH programme is to attract first-rate international students who are seeking a study destination with a guarantee of high quality education and who are willing to establish long-term attachments to Hungary and its people. Alumni returning to their home countries freshly equipped with marketable skills and knowledge can build economic, political and civil relationships and are in a position to enhance Hungary’s international visibility.  

In the event of a successful EU application, the Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU), of which Széchenyi István University is a member, may be expanded to include a Belgian and a Spanish university, it was decided at the organisation's event in Finland. The Győr-based institution, which has been steadily strengthening its international relations, has undertaken to contribute to the research and third mission pillar of the consortium's application.

Mr Dag Hartelius, the Swedish Ambassador to Hungary, who has visited Széchenyi István University, can conceive of cooperation with the University in several areas. The diplomat spoke positively about the development of the University of Győr’s education, research and third mission activities.

China is also making dynamic progress in the field of autonomous driving, driven by megatrends such as the spread of e-mobility, the development of artificial intelligence and 5G, and the advance of vehicle sharing, according to a presentation by Dr. Martin Schuster, Senior Director of HAD/ADAS Engineering and at SAIC Volkswagen Shanghai and member of the Academic Scientific Council of Széchenyi István University.

The innovative use of cutting-edge radar technology was the task of the Infineon Technologies international hackathon competition, in which the team of Széchenyi István University won first place, ahead of renowned Austrian, Indian and Hungarian universities. With the development of the Schächenyis, the robotic vacuum cleaner recognises and does not disturb home office workers and even "understands" human gestures.

The Sport Forum Hungary 2022 programme, which will bring together the representatives of the Hungarian sporting world, will feature presentations by renowned speakers, athletes, sports leaders, sports service providers, sports academy professionals and exciting round-table discussions. Széchenyi István University will present an overview of the relationship between sport and innovation and its role in higher education, as well as its successful student racing team and e-sport department. Discounted tickets are available for staff and students.

An innovation day presenting the results of the latest research was held for the fourth time at the ZalaZONE automotive test track in Zalaegerszeg. At the programme, the Automotive Research Centre of Széchenyi István University also demonstrated its innovations in the field of autonomous transport. Visitors were able to see, among other things, the self-developed test track marking robot, the sensory detection and avoidance of obstacles, and a demonstration by SZEnergy, the world record-breaking student team of the Shell Eco-marathon. The university's Centre for Digital Development and Talaris Interface Ltd. presented a joint development project to fully control a drone wirelessly using sensors integrated into shoes.

Eszter Orsolya Szabó, a fifth-year student of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University, won the first place in the XII National Case Study Competition for International Law. The result also means that for the second year in a row, a law student from Győr has won the competition, which has a twelve-year history and is highly prestigious among Hungarian international lawyers.

The role of the United Kingdom in the global space, the importance of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the future of students were among the topics discussed at Széchenyi István University by Andrew Davidson, Deputy Head of Mission. The diplomat praised the development of the institution.

President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, visited Széchenyi István University’s Albert Kázmér Mosonmagyaróvár Faculty to learn about the new dimensions of agriculture and the benefits of the change in the structure of the higher education. The President of the Republic engraved her signature on the legendary farmer's table.

This year again, the teachers and researchers of the Széchenyi István University participated in the traditional international conference on sustainability, which was held in Croatia. Zoltán Pusztai, who presented a paper on the optimisation of regenerative braking in a lightweight vehicle, was awarded a PhD student Young Researcher Award.

Sustainability is a key priority in the life of Széchenyi István University, and a focus of the training, research and events that take place at the institution. The recently created website brings together and presents these activities in Hungarian and English.

Is it possible to create a similar region of success on the old continent outside the 'blue banana' centre region spanning from Birmingham to Milan? How can the competitiveness of the Central European "boomerang" from Gdansk to Budapest be improved by a well-developed innovation ecosystem? How can a coherent and supportive legal environment stimulate the start-up world? Tamás Stipkovits, a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University, was looking for answers to these questions in his thesis written for the competition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

To great interest, The Regional University Network - European University (RUN-EU) consortium's founding workshops on open science, research strategy and topic leadership and mentoring were held with the participation of Széchenyi István University. The programme also offers a wide range of opportunities for joint international publications and the creation of international research teams.