Formula 1: SZE to Showcase Tech Innovations at Hungarian GP as Hungaroring’s Strategic Partner

For the first time this year, Széchenyi István University will be represented with its own stand at the 40th Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, as a strategic partner of Hungaroring Sport Zrt. Visitors can discover the University’s innovative activities in motorsport and the automotive industry in the FanZone area near Turn 9.

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Strengthening International Cooperation: Ambassadors of Southeast Asian Countries Welcomed by SZE

SZE_ASEAN_nagykoveti_talalkozo_2025_07_23_Adorjan_Andras_2.jpgSzéchenyi István University has launched a strategic dialogue with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to deepen collaborations in higher education, research, and innovation. In this spirit, the ambassadors, and chargés d'affaires and representatives of the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in Hungary visited Győr, expressing openness towards the University's initiative.

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SZE Students Achieve Bronze Medal and High Placements at the Universiade

Réka Dombai, student of Széchenyi István University and point guard for Serco Uni Győr, won a bronze medal with the Hungarian women’s basketball team at the Universiade (Photo: András Adorján)Hungarian athletes achieved outstanding results at the Summer World University Games, commonly known as the Universiade. Among them were eight students from Széchenyi István University: one of whom was a member of the bronze medal-winning women’s basketball team, three competed in the women’s water polo team, placed seventh, and four earned commendable results in rowing.

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SZE to Preserve and Create Value with Mosonmagyaróvár Post Palace Acquisition

Széchenyi István University is planning to acquire the Post Palace in Mosonmagyaróvár with the intention of both preserving historical value and generating new opportunities. The institution seeks to revitalize the emblematic building by assigning it a new function, acting in the interest of the town and the surrounding region. The University has initiated the purchase of the property—which has stood vacant for years—and is open to offering the ground floor for municipal use.

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Digitalisation in Tourism: SZE Hosts International Summer University

Széchenyi István University organised a tourism-focused summer university for international and Hungarian students within the framework of the Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies (CEEPUS). The ten-day programme welcomed not only Hungarian participants but also young people from Montenegro, Slovenia, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia and Moldova.

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Nearly 700 SZE Graduates Receive Diplomas over the Weekend

KGYK_1The series of summer graduation ceremonies at Széchenyi István University concluded on 18th and 19th July with the celebrations of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences and the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics. Nearly 700 new graduates were honoured at these events. Over the past few weeks, more than two thousand students across the University’s nine faculties have received their diplomas.

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A Sustainable Future Through International Teamwork: Joint Programme of SZE and Audi Concludes

Participants of this year’s Audi Development Camp in front of the Innovation Park of Széchenyi István University in Győr (Photo: Gergely Nagy)Students from twenty universities sought sustainable solutions to real corporate challenges during the Audi Development Camp, a joint short study programme of Széchenyi István University and Audi Hungaria, held between 7–14 July. The results presented at the international camp’s closing event demonstrated that the participants are ready to face global challenges.

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Degrees Awarded at SZE’s Apáczai and Health & Sports Science Faculties

SZE_AK_Diplomaatado_2025_07_16_Adorjan_Andras_34.jpgNearly six hundred students graduated this semester from the Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences at Széchenyi István University. They received their degrees—highly valued on the labour market—at ceremonies held in the Győr City University Sports Hall.

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M-Club Renewed, Post Palace Repurposed – New Milestone for SZE in Mosonmagyaróvár

Széchenyi István University has reached another significant stage in the remarkable development of its Mosonmagyaróvár campus over the past decade: the complete renovation of the M-Club and its surroundings will soon begin, and advanced negotiations are underway with Magyar Posta Zrt. for the acquisition of the Mosonmagyaróvár Post Palace. This is the result of ten years of deliberate growth and strategic development, the foundation of which was laid by the integration of the institution and the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in 2016 – a process whose preparations began as early as 2015.

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Engineers Receive Their Diplomas: Dr Orsolya Ferencz Congratulated SZE Graduates

Nearly 270 students graduated this summer from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics, and Electrical Engineering at Széchenyi István University. The graduation ceremony was held on 18 July. Dr Orsolya Ferencz, Ministerial Commissioner for Space Research, personally congratulated the graduates in her keynote address.

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A New Generation of Lawyers Sets Off from SZE as Faculty Expands its Range of Programmes

While many view the legal profession as one defined by constraints, for the graduating students of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Széchenyi István University, the diploma awarding ceremony held on 17 July also demonstrated that the law can serve as a means of personal development, social responsibility and even professional freedom.

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SZE’s Formula Student Team Unveils Its First Electric Car

In January, the Arrabona Racing Team announced that – following trends in the automotive industry and the Formula Student competition – it would replace the internal combustion engine with an electric drivetrain. Since then, the team has completed the first car of this new era, which it recently unveiled to the public. The model, named ART_12, will make its official debut in August in Croatia.

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The First Graduate of Civil Engineering Double Degree Programme between SZE and Jiaxing University

The successful final examination of the first student in the Civil Engineering Double Degree programme jointly run by Széchenyi István University and its Chinese partner, Jiaxing University, marks another milestone in the University's internationalisation efforts. The young student met the academic requirements with distinction and received her degree with honours.

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SZE Showcases Itself at EFOTT with Street-Like Setup and Wide Array of Programmes

Nappali_galeria_06.webpThe 49th EFOTT (National Meeting of University and College Students) recently concluded, with Széchenyi István University serving as the host. Held on the shores of Lake Velence in Sukoró, the festival provided a dynamic platform for the Győr-based institution to bring its academic offerings, student opportunities, and the unique Széchenyi campus experience closer to young attendees. This was accomplished through a street-like exhibition space and numerous engaging programmes and activities.

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SZE Strengthens Ties with U.S. Partners

Among those present at the reception were Péter Németh, Director of the HUN-REN Centre of International Excellence; Dr Eszter Lukács, Vice President for International Affairs and Strategic Relations; Robert Palladino, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires; Piros Pazaurek, President of HungarianHub and Honorary Consul of Hungary in Central Florida; and Dr István Peták, Research Professor at Széchenyi István University. (Photo: Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Budapest)Representatives of Széchenyi István University were among the official guests at the U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day reception in Budapest. The invitation exemplifies the University’s growing engagement with American partners across a wide range of fields.

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SZE Hosts 49th EFOTT: Top Hungarian Music & 1st Summer Higher Education Expo

Galery (Adorján András)The 49th EFOTT Festival kicked off on 9 July: Hungary’s third largest festival hosts 10 music stages, over 120 performers, and 600 different programmes. Running until Saturday, the event on the shores of Lake Velence in Sukoró will welcome guests with the best of Hungarian music and the country’s first summer higher education expo – with the weather forecast predicting a pleasant 23–25°C from Thursday onwards.

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Students' Questions Answered by Astronaut Tibor Kapu in a Joint SZE, Mobilis, and NMHH Programme

Sixteen primary and secondary school students had the chance to ask questions to Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu via live radio link (Photo: Gergely Nagy)Széchenyi István University and the Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Centre were the venue of a historic event on 9 July, as part of the HUNOR programme. At the event called "Interstellar Connections Day," primary and secondary school students had the chance to ask questions to research astronaut Tibor Kapu, live from the International Space Station.

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Graduates of SZE’s Faculty of Design and Performance Arts Leave with Valuable Knowledge

SZE_MUK_design_diplomaatado_2025_07_05_Adorjan_Andras_32.webpMore than one hundred students have graduated this year from Széchenyi István University’s Faculty of Design and Performance Arts. Music graduates—and, for only the second time in the institution’s history, design programme graduates—received their diplomas during ceremonies held on 5 July.

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Students Tackle Sustainability Challenges at SZE’s Audi Development Camp

Participants of the Audi Development Camp in front of Széchenyi István University’s Győr Innovation Park (Photo: Gergely Nagy)This year, the joint summer programme organized by Széchenyi István University and Audi Hungaria – the Audi Development Camp – attracted students from 17 countries across the globe. The fifth edition of the camp offers young talents the opportunity to work on real-world industrial challenges that lie at the intersection of sustainability and innovation. This year's main focus is the ESG-based analysis of water management at the Audi plant in Győr.

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Nearly 200 Graduates Earn Degrees at SZE’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Photos by: András Adorján, Bettina Korinek"Human life is like a stream..." — with these words of István Fekete, the writer and former agricultural student of Óvár who was born 125 years ago, the graduation ceremony of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at Széchenyi István University began on 4 July. Nearly 200 graduating students received their diplomas, becoming members of a community that represents the oldest and one of the most tradition-rich bases of agricultural higher education in Hungary.

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International Relations: Nebraska’s Secretary of State Visited SZE in Győr

nebraska.jpgA high-level American delegation led by Robert B. Evnen, Secretary of State of Nebraska, recently visited Széchenyi István University. The aim of the visit was to strengthen the University’s international relations, explore opportunities for cooperation in agricultural and innovation, and enhance Hungarian–American partnerships.

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Sport, Economy, Sustainability: SZE Promotes Regional Development in Cooperation with Its Partners

At the fourth This year, the conference entitled "Water We Want" was held for the fourth time at Széchenyi István University. This time, under the motto "New Waves," the event explored Győr's development opportunities related to water from the perspectives of sports, economy, and sustainability. During the evening, the institution and the Hungarian Canoe Federation signed a cooperation agreement related to the organization of the marathon canoe world championships.

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Social responsibility: ‘Cycling Without Age’ Programme Launched in Hungary with Support of SZE

Dr Zsolt Kovács, Vice President for General and Educational Affairs at Széchenyi István University, Dr Angéla Somogyi, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Róbert Kányai, Director of the Integrated Health and Social Care Institution in Győr , Dr Ferenc Friedler, Rector of the University, Vice-President for Scientific Affairs, and student representatives met with Dr Balázs Hankó, Minister for Culture and Innovation, Angéla Gui, founder of the programme and the We Are of One Blood Foundation, and Imréné Major, the first participant in the Cycling Without Age programme. (Photo: Máté Dudás)With the support of Széchenyi István University and the involvement of its students, the ‘Cycling Without Age’ (Biciklivel kortalanul) programme has been launched in Hungary with the aim of promoting quality of life, mental well-being and social connection among older people. The first Hungarian stop of the initiative, which is already operating in 41 countries, was on 24 June at the Győr campus and the neighbouring Kálóczy Square Retirement Home.

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Széchenyi István University Promotes Research Publications with Significant Financial Support

The Scientific Scholarship offered by Széchenyi István University encourages high-quality research and publication activities.The Széchenyi István University Research Scholarship aims to recognize research excellence and further enhance the institution’s global visibility. The latest call for applications was recently published. In the case of top-tier international publications, the support amount can reach up to 2.3 million HUF per publication.

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Dr Sándor Kling, Williams F1 engineer, teaches SZE’s Motorsport Engineering Students

Dr Kling, an engineer with the Williams F1 team, not only shared technical knowledge, but also provided personal insights with students at Széchenyi István University. (Photo: József Bankó)Széchenyi István University offers a unique, English-taught Master's programme in Motorsport Engineering—one of its kind in Central Europe—featuring instruction by several renowned experts recognized in the world of motorsports. One of them is Dr Sándor Kling, an engineer with the Williams Formula One team, who recently gave a series of lectures to students on four key topics.

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Yoga Instruction and Group Practice: International Day of Yoga Celebrated again at SZE

On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Széchenyi István University, in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Hungary and the Amrita Sher-Gil Indian Cultural Centre, organized a celebratory programme on its Győr campus. The event, which included a group yoga practice and a free yoga session, attracted many Hungarian and international students as well as local residents.

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International Success: SZE’s Concrete Canoe Team Returns from Poland with Two Silver Medals

szenavis.jpgSzéchenyi István University’s concrete canoe team achieved outstanding results at the Krakow Concrete Canoe Challenge, recently held in Poland. Both the women’s and the men’s pairs from SZEnavis secured second place, while the mixed pair completed the race despite a broken paddle. Demonstrating the strength of the Széchenyi community spirit, the team from Győr also visited the Shell Eco-marathon, also held in Poland, to personally congratulate the members of the SZEnergy Team, who once again broke a world record.

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SZE Again Among the World’s Leading Higher Education Institutions in QS World University Rankings

The QS World Rankings confirm that Széchenyi István University offers high-quality education to its students.Széchenyi István University has once again been ranked among the world’s leading higher education institutions in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, published on 19 June. The University of Győr has retained its position, owing particularly to its contribution to sustainability, strong corporate relations, quality of education, and diverse international community.

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SZE Leads in Sustainability According to Latest Times Higher Education Rankings

SZE_TH_2025_06_18_Dudas_Mate_badge.jpgFor the sixth consecutive year, Széchenyi István University has been included in the Times Higher Education (THE) international sustainability rankings. This year, the institution significantly improved its position, advancing to the 401–600 bracket.

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Student team of SZE defends Title with World Record at Shell Eco-marathon

The student team of Széchenyi István University celebrated joyfully at the awards ceremony (Photo: Balázs Miklós)For the fourth consecutive year, the student team from Széchenyi István University specializing in electric vehicle development triumphed with a world record at Europe’s largest energy efficiency competition. The SZEnergy Team outperformed the most prestigious higher education institutions of the continent.

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