Inspirational presentations around the Hungarian universities

May 21, 2024 10:28

Tempus Public Foundation

Studying at a university in Hungary offers the opportunity to meet exceptional professors and professionals. In the past months, there have been several notable events, including a visit from Nobel Prize winner Karikó Katalin, an exhibit from a world-renowned art collective, a workshop for alumni, and a researcher specializing in Sub-Saharan African studies.

Katalin Karikó's Message: Embrace Ideas and Overcome Regrets by Taking Action

On the first day of her visit to Szeged, Katalin Karikó answered journalists' questions at the University of Szeged. The interview's main focus was the Nobel Prize, which is on permanent exhibition at the József Attila Study and Information Centre, and the generous donation of five hundred thousand dollars that Dr. Karikó offered to inspire students and young researchers at the university.

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The discussion was moderated by Ilona Újszászi, the curator of the exhibition and a journalist with a long-standing, direct relationship with Katalin Karikó. Ilona Újszászi is also a Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations member at the University of Szeged.

World-famous Japanese art collective teamLab visited Budapest

Representatives of the prestigious artist collective building magical visual worlds attracting millions of visitors from New York to Paris to Beijing came to speak in Hungary for the first time. Organised by the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, the extraordinary panel discussion featured a demonstration and insights into the workings of teamLab and an overview of its most intriguing projects and the creative work behind them.

Navigating Global Turbulence: Interview with Dr. Danilo Babić

On 25th April, amidst the tumult of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine and its sprawling consequences across continents, the AEGIS (African Studies in Europe) CRG (Collaborative Research Group) Africa in the World Symposium convened a gathering of exceptional minds to delve into the intricate interplay between global conflicts and regional dynamics.

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Among the distinguished speakers was Dr. Danilo Babić, Research Fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade, whose expertise in Sub-Saharan African studies illuminated the complexities of the Sahel region's entanglement with the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

International student workshop at LUPS

On the 23rd of April 2024, the Welcome Center Department of the International Office organized the first international student alumni event, where the keynote speaker - Mr. Craig Johnson - held a thought-provoking workshop entitled “Plan your success in Hungary: Stipendium Hungaricum Alumni Network Hungary”.