From the food- and manufacturing industry to tackling climate crisis and energy resources, chemistry is essential in almost every part of our daily lives. Still, it is often considered a closed world only available to scientists. Dr. Gábor Lente, the head of the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Pécs, and the speaker of the Alumni Hungary Webinar series in September believes that chemistry should be brought closer to the non-professional audience too. We interviewed him about his experience as a chemist and about his current research.
The Space Research Group at the ELTE Department of Geophysics and Space Sciences leads the FARBES project launched with the support of Horizon Europe. The project aims to assist the undisturbed operation of satellites and spacecraft by providing forecasts based on data recorded on land. One North American and five European institutions take part in the work.
The debate on working time is one of the most relevant topics of our age. The ecological economist, Miklós Antal studies this highly interesting field as the head of the MTA-ELTE Lendület New Vision Research Group. As a former presenter of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series, he introduced his research on the potential of working time reduction and a more sustainable economic system. Read our interview with him about this exciting project.
Prof. Sándor Imre, who is the R&D director of the Quantum Informatics National Lab of Hungary, was the presenter for the June edition of the Alumni Hungary Webinar Series. He also gave us an interview in which he talked about the state of quantum computing now, future prospects and his own research.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME), which is celebrated with a grand series of events. In the frame of the collaboration, MOME opens the Mobility Design Lab, a brand new vehicle design studio, where designers can learn the most cutting-edge technologies.
Széchenyi István University is about to create a new Science and Innovation Park in Győr on the former site of the Győr Biscuit and Waffle Factory. Building on the main research areas of the University, the park aims to stimulate the development of the region, and to contribute its scientific potential to the international business sector.