Once again this year, international students of Széchenyi István University prepared for the festive season together at the event titled “The Role of Light in World Religions”, where representatives of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism presented the symbolism of light within their own traditions. A special feature of this year’s event was that Judaism was included with an independent presentation for the first time, further enriching the possibilities for intercultural dialogue.

The spring semester will once again see the launch of Széchenyi István University’s aircraft operations specialist engineer and aircraft operations specialist training. To offer a more flexible schedule, the institution is introducing a modular version of its Hungarian–English programme—alongside the two specialist postgraduate courses already available to degree holders. In this modular (micro-credential) format, applicants are not required to have a higher-education degree, and qualifications can be obtained one module at a time. The application deadline for both tracks is 12 January 2026.

A new agreement recently signed by representatives of Széchenyi István University, the Budapest Complex Centre of Vocational Training and the Gundel Károly Hospitality and Tourism Technical School opens up new academic and professional opportunities for students. The partnership covers a wide range of areas, from career orientation to the dual-qualification technician training programme.

This year’s autumn Scientific and Artistic Student Conference at Széchenyi István University again produced impressive results: numerous students received awards, and the best performers will have the opportunity to prove themselves at the national competition in 2027. During the programme, 250 presentations were delivered in 43 university sections, covering topics from the automotive industry and animal science to legal issues, and students performed 130 musical competition pieces. For the fourth time, the event—held together with Talent Day—was also open to high school students, some of whom competed alongside university students, while others took part in five dedicated high school sections.

Dr Barna Hanula, Associate Professor at Széchenyi István University, was recently recognised with the Best Lecturer Award at the 71st Wandering Assembly Conference and Exhibition of the Hungarian Electrotechnical Association. The lecturer of the University’s Audi Hungaria Faculty of Engineering earned the recognition based on the votes of the attendees. In connection with the award, he spoke to us about today’s energy crisis, the development of engineering education and issues surrounding a sustainable automotive industry.

In recent days, Széchenyi István University’s twin satellite entered the Earth’s orbit aboard the Hungarian small satellite Hunity. The operation of the experimental panels developed by the university’s SZESAT Interdisciplinary Special College marks another milestone for students in Győr as they pursue their ultimate goal: launching an independently developed satellite into space.

Students of Széchenyi István University recently had the opportunity to attend a professional lecture in English focussing on the diplomatic and business processes of Southeast Asia. The speakers were Edit Kerekes, former Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Hungary in Singapore, and Enikő Bartha, CEO of Sundance Group International. The event showcased the University’s expanding research and institutional partnerships with countries in the region.

Széchenyi István University’s simulator team, SZESE E-Sport, concluded the autumn season with international podium finishes and a domestic showcase that attracted thousands of visitors. The Sim Racing Expo in Dortmund, the championship finals in Prague and the PlayIT event proved to be three key milestones that demonstrated the high level at which the University’s competitors perform in this rapidly evolving sport.

Széchenyi István University has continued the cultural knowledge-sharing programme it launched in 2023, in which international students present their home countries to the residents of a children’s home in Győr and to the University community. The current event focused on island nations and the symbolism of water. The initiative drew attention to intercultural connections and the importance of shared values.

The National Intellectual Property Office (SZTNH) has expanded its strategic cooperation agreement with Széchenyi István University, granting the institution access to the “patent fast track”, a service designed to support the patenting of research outcomes. This service facilitates innovation processes and enables faster and more well-grounded decisions regarding the commercial utilisation of research results.

A three-member delegation from the University of Siena in central Italy recently visited Széchenyi István University. The medical researchers learned about the institution’s scientific activities, its cooperation with the Petz Aladár University Teaching Hospital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County, and the operation of the University’s recently acquired Da Vinci surgical robot. In the future, the two institutions may cooperate in urological, gynaecological or other forward-looking medical technology research areas.

Alongside the Hungarian–German Youth Association as the main organiser, Széchenyi István University also played an important role in bringing together the first Hungarian–German Youth Parliament. The event, held in the Hungarian Parliament Building, contributed to young people enriching the centuries-old relationship between the two nations.

An innovative meteorological station has been developed at the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences of Széchenyi István University, which was recently presented to professional partners, resellers and farmers. The instrument, named Unisense, uses the latest technology to provide farmers with accurate data, supporting increased efficiency and minimised risks. Its distribution may begin in January.

The plaque of the Hungaroring External Department of Motorsport of Széchenyi István University was unveiled in a ceremonial setting in the main building of the Hungaroring. The new organisational unit has already become involved in teaching, having delivered a professional programme for students of the technical-sport manager postgraduate specialisation.

Dr Gábor Kecskés, Associate Professor, and Dr Gábor Sulyok, lecturers of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Széchenyi István University, have recently been elected as members of the scientific committees on space law and artificial intelligence of the International Law Association, a London-based scholarly society with a long tradition.

Researchers from five continents took part in the recently held Conference on Sustainability at Széchenyi István University. More than one hundred experts presented the energetic, technological, economic, environmental and health-related aspects of the topic, arriving from numerous countries around the world, including China, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand and Angola.

More than 250 students from nine countries attended the eleventh Formula Student Symposium, the most significant professional forum of the Formula Student race-car development series, held at Széchenyi István University. From 14 to 16 November, members of twenty teams from the championship had the opportunity to learn from renowned engineers and distinguished representatives of motorsport and the automotive industry.

Széchenyi István University could collaborate in the fields of information technology, electrical engineering and technology with one of China’s most innovative higher education institutions, the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. The Asian delegation recently visited Győr not only to sign the agreement but also to learn more about the University’s educational and research and development activities.

Brigadier General, Dr Ferenc Molnár, a senior staff member of the NATO Defence College and honorary university professor at the Ludovika University of Public Service, recently presented the institution’s education activities and experiences, as well as the importance of civil–military cooperation from the perspective of NATO leadership, at the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University.

At an event organised by the Military National Security Service (KNBSZ) to mark the Celebration of Hungarian Science, five staff members of Széchenyi István University were recently recognised.

Juliet Adongo Omondi, a Kenyan student at Széchenyi István University, has been awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum Award of Excellence in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements and her contributions to the community. The award ceremony was recently held at the Festetics Palace in Budapest, where young recipients from 32 different countries were welcomed.

This year again, the Freshers’ and Alumni Ball was the most significant student event of Széchenyi István University in the autumn, with more than a thousand students and alumni celebrating together until dawn in the Győr City University Hall. Following the oath-taking ceremony of the first-year students and the receiving of their badges, Zoltán Bereczki and Parno Graszt energised the audience, who later danced until dawn to the vibrant sets of DJ Rnő and the Dormitory Studio.

On 20 November, Times Higher Education (THE) published its latest Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which measures performance in research connecting multiple academic fields. This year, Széchenyi István University has been ranked between 601–800 globally, placing it as the fifth best higher education institution in Hungary among more than 25,000 universities worldwide.

The Design Campus Competence Centre and Széchenyi István University’s Department of Design have jointly launched the initiative titled “DO — Growing in Design”, which provides a platform for talented young designers to showcase their work. As part of this programme, the University’s design students recently presented an exciting exhibition at one of the continent’s most significant design fairs and exhibitions: Blickfang Vienna 2025.

11月15日，塞切尼·伊什特万大学、浙江嘉兴大学和中国国际教育基金会的代表在北京签署协议，在位于杰尔的塞切尼·伊什特万大学共同成立孔子学院。这一举措标志着匈中两国在文化、教育和经济合作领域迈上新的里程碑，并将在语言教学、科研和学术交流方面提供重要支持。

The 40th Mosonmagyaróvár Scientific Day, held at the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at Széchenyi István University with the participation of nearly three hundred professionals, examined the relationship between the European Union’s Green Deal and the agricultural sector. Running parallel with the international conference was the Digital Agricultural Navigator professional exhibition and workshop, built around a similar central theme. Both events were held under the slogan: “Green Deal and agriculture: sustainability or competitive advantage?”

Three lecturers of Széchenyi István University have been appointed as university professors by President of the Republic, Tamás Sulyok: Dr Éva Happ, Associate Professor of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics; Dr Balázs Horváth, Head of the Department of Transport at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences; and Dr Zoltán Molnár, Vice-Dean of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Head of the Department of Plant Sciences.

Széchenyi István University is becoming an increasingly significant international player in the field of sustainability: the institution has made remarkable progress in the latest ranking published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), demonstrating not only that it follows but also shapes global trends in responsible operation.

Széchenyi István University’s highly successful event, the Job Fair, connects students with employers and economic actors of the region each semester. At the fair held on 11 November, many young people once again established contacts with representatives of participating companies. Employers offered nearly one hundred internship and job opportunities for the University’s students.

Ádám Vörös, a student of the Doctoral School of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences at Széchenyi István University, achieved second place at the prestigious 3MT competition with his research in health technology. The Cooperative Doctoral Programme scholarship holder conducts his PhD research both at the University and at the dental technology company DentArt Technik, focusing on the testing and further development of titanium implants.