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Overview of Senate Meeting Outcomes The Senate’s November 27 meeting delivered a comprehensive update on Semmelweis University’s progress across research, education, and clinical services. The report highlighted key strategic initiatives, new program launches, and the university’s continued expansion of international collaborations. The outcomes underscore the institution’s commitment to maintaining its position among Europe’s top five medical […]
The University of Debrecen has positioned itself at the forefront of neuroscience innovation by actively engaging in brain‑computer collaboration projects. In 2025, students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Engineering, and Informatics represented the university at the NeuroSpark Hackathon in Elche, Spain, showcasing the interdisciplinary potential of combining human neural data with computational tools. […]
In December 2025, Semmelweis University hosted a landmark international symposium that brought together leading experts in obstetrics, radiology, and pathology to discuss the latest advances in fetal post‑mortem diagnostics. The event, titled “Fetal Imaging: The Non‑Invasive Autopsy and New Horizons,” highlighted the growing shift from traditional autopsies toward minimally invasive, imaging‑driven approaches that respect families […]
Revolutionizing Cardiac Diagnostics with Photon‑Counting CT In December 2025, Semmelweis University unveiled the Siemens Healthineers NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak, a state‑of‑the‑art photon‑counting detector CT system. This technology marks a significant leap forward for the Heart and Vascular Center in Hungary, offering unprecedented image resolution and speed while reducing radiation exposure. The new scanner is now part of […]
Overview of the 2025 Awards The Budapest Management Review (BMR), the flagship journal of the Vezetéstudomány department at Corvinus University of Budapest, held its annual awards ceremony on 3 December 2025. The event, hosted at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences’ Committee on Business Administration conference, celebrated the best research published in the 2023 volume. The […]
Why Collegial Feedback Matters in Academic Evaluation In recent years, research assessment in higher education has increasingly leaned on quantitative metrics such as publication counts, impact factors, and h‑indices. While these indicators provide a quick snapshot of productivity, they often overlook the nuanced contributions that scholars make to their fields and to the academic community. […]
In recent years, the conversation around profit has moved beyond the narrow goal of maximizing financial returns. At Corvinus University of Budapest, economists and students are exploring how a people‑centred approach can align business success with societal well‑being. This article examines the evolving link between money and happiness, highlights real‑world examples, and offers practical steps […]
Semmelweis University’s Rising Presence in International University Sports In 2025, Semmelweis University athletes showcased their talent on two of the largest stages for university sports: the European Universities Championships and the FISU World University Games. With a silver in fencing and bronze medals in taekwondo, orienteering, and fencing, the university’s student athletes proved that academic […]
Understanding QS Rankings and Their Impact Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) publishes the world’s most widely referenced university rankings. The annual QS World University Rankings assess institutions on a set of indicators that reflect academic quality, research influence, and employability. For a university in Hungary, a climb in the QS list translates directly into higher visibility for […]
Overview of the Visit On 5 December 2025, Bálint Lévai, CEO and co‑owner of the Hungarian‑owned BioTechUSA Group, delivered a keynote at the final session of Corvinus University’s Strategic Management course. The lecture, held within the engineering, medical, legal and pharmaceutical economics specializations, offered students a rare glimpse into the real‑world dynamics that drive a […]
