Széchenyi István University recently hosted the Ambassador of Rwanda to Hungary, Margueritte Francoise Nyagahura, and Minister Counsellor Benedicto Nshimiyimana. During their visit, they became acquainted with the University’s scientific focus areas, internationalisation efforts, and met with Rwandan students currently studying in Győr.

This year marked the fifth occasion of the Hungarian Summit, an event dedicated to fostering Hungarian–American relations in higher education and business. For one day, Széchenyi István University hosted both Hungarian and overseas participants of the forum, where a special innovation competition also took place.

The student racing team of Széchenyi István University, the SZEnergy Team, has won Europe’s largest energy efficiency competition three times in a row in recent years, each time setting a world record. The young engineers, now aiming for another triumph, recently unveiled this year’s competitor, with which they will compete this week in a challenge taking place in Poland.

This year marks the fifth year of Győr’s only permanent open-air stage, the Bridge Garden. Between May and October, the country’s most popular performers take to the banks of the Danube Moson, allowing audiences to enjoy almost every major act from Hungary’s light music scene. The courtyard of the Széchenyi István University student club opened its gates on 9 May with a performance by 30Y and will close the season on 11 October with a concert by Tankcsapda.

A delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Hungary recently visited Széchenyi István University. Robert Palladino, the chargé d'affaires, who assumed office in March, and his colleagues became acquainted with the University's key research and development focus areas, met with students, and spoke appreciatively about its forward-looking initiatives.

Győri Audi ETO KC, having completed a fantastic season, held its end-of-year partner event at Széchenyi István University’s Győr Innovation Park on 3 June. After winning the Hungarian championship, the women's handball team also triumphed in the Champions League Final4, reclaiming their position at the top of European handball.

Approximately 160 researchers from 14 countries participated in an international conference organized by the Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Pedagogy, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Széchenyi István University. The event focused on the technological, educational and societal challenges of a changing world, addressing topics such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainability.

For the tenth time, the Tempus Public Foundation, which coordinates the Erasmus+ programme in Hungary, has recognised the most outstanding Erasmus+ projects with an Award for Excellence at a recently held ceremony in Budapest. Széchenyi István University also received this prestigious award for its successful international mobility project.

University students from four European countries – including those from Széchenyi István University supported by the Pannonia Scholarship – collaborated on industrial sustainability projects in Enschede, the Netherlands. The international programme organised by Bosch and Saxion University provided participants with not only professional knowledge but also lifelong experiences.

Students enrolled in the Sports Diplomacy programme at Széchenyi István University recently took part in a professional study trip to Barcelona. During the three-day programme, they gained deeper insight into Spanish and Catalan sports life, sports diplomacy relations, institutional structures, and the practices of professional sports communication, all under the leadership of Dr Barnabás Kovács, former Consul General of Hungary in Barcelona and founder and head of the programme.

During her visit to the Győr campus on 15 May, Her Excellency Eva Dvořáková, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Hungary, learned about Széchenyi István University’s educational and research activities, internationalisation efforts, and potential areas of cooperation. The Ambassador expressed her appreciation for the institution’s strategy and development.

This year, the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) is contributing HUF 110 million to support Széchenyi István University’s activities in telecommunications, infocommunications, digitalisation education, and research and development. The authority has maintained an excellent relationship with the institution for many years, and thanks to this support, the University will be able to offer even more scientific opportunities to its students, lecturers, and researchers.

In light of a promising future collaboration, Széchenyi István University recently welcomed a delegation from Quinnipiac University in the United States. Representatives of the Connecticut-based institution, in agreement with the professionals in Győr, identified numerous opportunities in the partnership, which may extend beyond technological and engineering education to include exchange programmes and joint research and development.

Focusing on the UN’s International Day of Living Together in Peace, Széchenyi István University hosted the latest event in its cultural series “Me, My Country & My Journey”. This time, seven inspiring speakers introduced their home countries and shared their personal journeys to Hungary and their experiences of studying here.

The Hungarnet Association held the 34th edition of Hungary’s most prestigious conference on computer networks and IT applications in higher education, public education, research, and public collections. This year’s Networkshop took place between 13–15 May and was hosted by Széchenyi István University, which plays a leading role in IT education.

Dr Eszter Lukács, Vice President for International Affairs and Strategic Relations at Széchenyi István University, delivered a lecture on the strategic objectives of Hungarian higher education at the 3rd Hungarian–Moroccan Rectors’ Forum. During the event, the Győr-based institution signed a cooperation agreement with Sultan Moulay Slimane University.

For the first time, the Scottish–Hungarian Scholars’ Society held its meeting in Hungary, hosted by the Győr Innovation Park of Széchenyi István University. The organisation, established last year in Edinburgh with the aim of promoting cooperation between the academic communities of the two nations, used the two-day event to reflect on previous successes and discuss future plans.

The Countdown Has Begun: EFOTT Kicks Off in Two Months

Hosted by Széchenyi István University, this year’s EFOTT (National Festival of University and College Students) will take place on the shores of Lake Velence from 9 to 13 July. At the press conference held on 8 May, organizers revealed numerous novelties, including the introduction of the “Educatio Summer” programme for high school students, the festival’s first-ever disco venue and techno music stage, as well as a significant price reduction — with festival-goers welcomed by exceptionally affordable beer prices.

Széchenyi István University offers high-quality PhD programmes and outstanding research opportunities through its four doctoral schools. The institution invites applications from prospective doctoral candidates between 15 May and 15 June for its four-year programmes starting in September, in the fields of engineering, law, economics and agriculture.

A wide array of leisure and sports programmes, concerts and parties awaited students and guests at the Széchenyi University Days (SZEN). The main stage at the Bridge Student and Faculty Club featured performances by Krúbi, Desh, T. Danny, and Sisi, while during the day, the expanded and upgraded chill park proved to be the biggest draw for visitors.

For the first time, a national conference was held under the title "Opening up to the World!" on 29 April in Budapest, focusing on the Pannonia Scholarship Programme, which supports the mobility of students, lecturers and researchers. Dr Eszter Lukács, Vice President for International Affairs and Strategic Relations at Széchenyi István University, delivered the keynote speech, and two young scholars from the University took part in a roundtable discussion.

This academic year, the Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network of the Hungarian National Union of Students (HÖOK) is supporting the integration of more than three thousand international students in Hungary—this was among the key points presented at the recent conference summarising the network’s achievements, held at Széchenyi István University, which in recent years has significantly expanded its international relations.

Take students from different universities, randomly assign them to mixed teams, solve a problem given by an industrial company in three days and present it in front of a jury of academics - this was the International Student Conference on Mechanical Engineering at Széchenyi István University. However, the event means always much more than a competition: it connects companies from the Western Transdanubian region with students, gives insight into real projects and forges a real community.

The most significant sporting event to date took place on 18 April at the Győr ice rink since it was renamed the Győr University Ice Sports Centre in March: Hungary defeated Norway 5–3 in a preparatory match. Prior to this, the Széchenyi István University team lost the fourth game of the championship final in the Andersen League—Hungary’s second division—but triumphed in Szeged two days later, successfully defending their title.

Recently, 20 students received the Academic Scholarship and 16 were awarded the Elite Athlete Scholarship by Széchenyi István University. The wide geographical range of recipients — from around ten counties in Hungary as well as from Slovakia, Indonesia and Vietnam — demonstrates the University’s growing national and international appeal. The awards ceremony featured participation from Anita Görbicz, a legend of Győr handball, and Valér Pausits, recipient of the 2024 “Alumnus of the Year” award.

Széchenyi István University has a strategic goal to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based economy, one of the means of which is supporting innovative start-up companies. To this end, the University’s technology transfer company, Uni Inno Plc., has invested in EV.analytica Ltd., a start-up aiming to simplify and enhance the convenience of electric vehicle charging for motorists. The company is focused on conquering Western European and US markets and is continuously building partnerships and seeking business opportunities.

Her Excellency Hikariko Ono, the Japanese Ambassador to Hungary, paid an official visit to Széchenyi István University, where she became acquainted with the institution’s international activities, industrial relations, and educational-research portfolio. The meeting included discussions on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Students of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Széchenyi István University have achieved an outstanding international success, finishing third in the European round of the prestigious Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. The team also received a special award for submitting a flawless written memorial during the competition held at the headquarters of the European Space Agency in Paris.