Industry 5.0 innovation and technological transition as well as industrial upgrading is the theme of the programme of Széchenyi István University, which is organised within the framework of the Smart Manufacturing Festival, a tradition-creating event on the campus of the University of Győr and in the former biscuit factory, the Győr Innovation Park. On 6 March, visitors will be able to take a look at the world of digitalisation innovations through exciting presentations and lab visits.

The series of graduation ceremonies at Széchenyi István University continued on 23 February. In the morning, 123 students received their degrees at the joint ceremony of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering and the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár and in the afternoon 219 students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, as well as 240 students of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics accepted their degrees.

Ahmad Faishal Wiradisuria has been chosen as International Student of the Year at Széchenyi István University during the University Awards Gala held in January at the Győr Media Ball. The young Indonesian received exceptional motivation from receiving the award, which encourages him to make further efforts in his studies.

SZEppelin, the student team representing Széchenyi István University and its SZESAT Interdisciplinary Specialized College, won first place in the Lajos Nagy University Telecommunications Construction Memorial Competition. The young people have designed a carbon-neutral measuring airship to modernise the measurements of mobile telecommunications companies and increase cost-efficiency.

Bálint Kovács, a student of Technical Management at Széchenyi István University, excelling in the world of the Hungarian motorsport, will compete in the German Championship and the Endurance World Championship in the new season as well. His team, the H-Moto Team, from now on also known as Uni Győr, has been strengthened by the arrival of young riders who will also be competing internationally.

The Széchenyi István University pays special attention to contribute in an innovative way to novel solutions of industry and to the answers to transport challenges. Thanks to an EU project, the institution's road construction laboratory has recently been equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, which will expand the range of services provided to corporate partners and allow for further improvement of the quality of training.

The Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People is very important for Széchenyi István University, where almost twenty students are studying under this programme, said Tristan Azbej, State Secretary responsible for programmes to help persecuted Christians, at a meeting with representatives of the institution.

Jeroen Vergeylen, Belgium's Ambassador to Hungary, who visited the Győr campus on 7 February, sees several areas of cooperation with Széchenyi István University. The diplomat spoke positively about the development of the institution and the quality of its infrastructure.

Kristóf Klausz, a student of mechanical engineering at Széchenyi István University, has been competing in the R5/Rally2 category since 2010, and from 2019 he has been competing in the R5/Rally2 category, aiming to win the national rally championship this year. The talented student is also assisted by two research engineers from the university: Máté Kapocsi and László Orova, who are also involved in the preparation, assembly and transport of the competition vehicle. The cooperation between the young professionals who have trained in the institution's Formula Student team and the pilot,  shows that engineering education in Győr is closely linked to motorsport.

The Széchenyi István University of Győr, as a result of its development and its participation in the world rankings, was able to take part in the Campus Live Uk&IE event in Liverpool. The programme also included the THE Awards gala, the Oscars for higher education.

After the innovation and accommodation buildings, the auditorium of the Science and Innovation Park of Széchenyi István University has also been completed at ZalaZone in Zalaegerszeg. The aim of the HUF 740.2 million non-refundable EU grant awarded in the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme is to contribute to the competitiveness of the region by creating an internationally high-quality education and research environment.

The Széchenyi István University has renovated the post office building on the Győr campus, which it bought in the autumn, providing modern conditions for the employees and the people who arrive there. The facility is also used for educational activities, so the development will not only indirectly but also directly benefit students and staff. The University will take over the operation of the post office as postal partner from 1 February 2024.

Support for programmes aimed at strengthening educational advancement and scientific community building, as well as the promotion of related developments, is at the heart of the cooperation agreement signed by Zsolt Gyulay, President and CEO of Hungaroring Sport Zrt.  Prof. Dr. László Palkovics, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Széchenyi István University Foundation, Dr. Bálint Filep, President of Széchenyi István University and Prof. Dr. Ferenc Friedler, Rector and Vice-President for Academic Research of the University, signed the agreement on 28 November at Hungaroring.