A Corvinus Alumna Takes Hungarian EdTech to the World
Ten years ago, Horváth Dorka set out to help children discover the joy of reading. Today, the Corvinus alumna leads Bookr Kids, an educational technology company whose digital learning solutions are used in 30 countries and reach hundreds of thousands of children around the globe.
The company recently secured €6.1 million in funding, marking another major step in its international growth story. With most of its revenue now coming from outside Hungary, Bookr Kids shows how an idea nurtured in Hungary can grow into a global success.
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From BME to CERN and Singapore
For many STEM students, working at CERN is a dream. For BME master's student Lili Sebők, it became reality. After being selected for a highly competitive summer programme at the world-famous research centre, she spent eight weeks contributing to software projects that support scientists and engineers.
Her international journey did not stop there. Following her time in Geneva, Lili headed to the National University of Singapore, one of Asia's top universities, for an exchange semester. Her story is a reminder that opportunities can emerge in unexpected places and lead students far beyond the classroom.
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MOME Celebrates the Next Generation of Creative Talent
Creative talent took centre stage at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design's Aurum Futuri Awards, which recognise promising voices shaping the future of design and the creative industries. Among this year's recipients was Janka Csernák, whose work reflects the experimentation, innovation, and curiosity that have become hallmarks of MOME's creative community.
The award celebrates more than individual achievement. It also highlights the role universities play in supporting emerging artists and designers as they develop ideas capable of influencing culture, society, and industry.
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Shedding Light on the Hidden Cost of Endometriosis
Not every story of impact begins with an award or a business venture. Researchers at Semmelweis University are helping bring attention to a health issue that affects millions of women worldwide but often remains misunderstood.
Their recent study examined how endometriosis influences work performance, workplace support, and long-term career opportunities, revealing that women living with the condition may lose the equivalent of a month's salary every year because of health-related absences.
Beyond the numbers, the research highlights how health conditions can shape everyday experiences, careers, and financial security. It also contributes to a growing conversation about workplace flexibility, awareness, and support for women living with chronic illnesses.
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Different Paths, Shared Impact
These stories may come from very different fields, but they share something in common: women connected to Hungarian universities are making an impact in ways both large and small.
Some are building companies that reach children around the world. Others are conducting research, exploring opportunities at world-leading institutions, earning recognition for their creative work, or helping bring attention to challenges that affect millions of women.
Together, their stories offer a snapshot of the many forms success can take and the diverse ways people connected to Hungarian higher education are contributing to their communities, professions, and fields of expertise.