Day: December 21, 2025
Nobel Prize Highlights and ELTE’s Year‑Long Celebration On 10 December 2025, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) opened its “Krasznahorkai Year” with a live broadcast of the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and a screening of the author’s Nobel Lecture. The event set the tone for a series of conferences, book launches, discussions, film screenings and other cultural activities that will run […]
What a Cardiovascular Technician Actually Does A cardiovascular technician, commonly known as a perfusionist, is the specialist who manages the heart‑lung machine during cardiac and major vascular procedures. Their work keeps patients alive while surgeons operate on a still, bloodless heart. In Hungary, this role is gaining recognition, and Semmelweis University is preparing a dedicated […]
Smoking’s Impact on Cellular Integrity Recent studies from the Department of Family Medicine at Semmelweis University show that tobacco smoke directly damages DNA in healthy cells while simultaneously reducing the effectiveness of the DNA‑repair protein XPC. This dual action not only promotes the development of cancer but also leaves healthy tissues vulnerable to further injury. […]
Why the University of Debrecen’s Pop Music Program Stands Out The University of Debrecen, located in the heart of Hungary, has positioned itself as a leading institution for contemporary music education. In 2023, the Institute of Pop Music introduced Hungary’s first bachelor’s program dedicated to pop music, blending academic rigor with industry relevance. The curriculum […]
Debrecen’s Transformation into an Automotive Powerhouse In recent years, Debrecen has shifted from a regional center of industry to a key node in Central Europe’s automotive landscape. The establishment of the BMW Group plant has triggered a cascade of economic, social, and academic developments that are reshaping the city and its surroundings. BMW’s Arrival and […]
Corvinus University of Budapest has announced a significant update to its tuition‑free scholarship scheme and the launch of nine new one‑year Master’s programmes. The changes, effective from the 2026/27 academic year, aim to make higher education more predictable and accessible for students across Hungary. How the New Scholarship System Works The Corvinus Scholarship, administered by […]
Overview of the Pannónia Short‑Term Mobility Program The Pannónia short‑term mobility initiative offers Corvinus University students a focused, intensive learning experience abroad. In February 2026, a one‑week module titled Design and Management of Hierarchies will be hosted at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, one of Germany’s leading business schools. The program is designed […]
Understanding Hidalgo’s Knowledge Laws and Their Business Impact In recent research, physicist and data‑visualisation expert César A. Hidalgo has identified a set of universal regularities that shape economic geography. These principles, rooted in the existing activities of a city or region, determine whether that place can thrive or falter. For business leaders and entrepreneurs in […]
