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The Hungarian Birch Mouse: A National Treasure on the Verge of Extinction The Hungarian birch mouse (Sicista betulina) is a tiny rodent that once roamed widely across the Carpathian Basin. Today it survives in only one protected area: the scenic steppe of Bükk National Park in Hungary’s Borsodi‑Mezőség Landscape Protection Area. Conservation biologists at the […]
Irish Ambassador Visits University of Debrecen to Strengthen Cultural Links The University of Debrecen, Hungary, recently welcomed His Excellency Ragnar Almqvist, the Irish Ambassador to Hungary, along with his mother and celebrated Irish writer, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne. This visit marked a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue between Irish culture and Hungarian society, reaffirming the […]
Context of the Collaboration Since the inauguration of BMW Group’s manufacturing facility in Debrecen, the University of Debrecen has progressively deepened its ties with the automotive giant. What began as a focused engagement with the engineering faculty has matured into a university‑wide alliance, currently involving eight distinct faculties and the Agricultural Research Institutes and Experimental […]
Why the Cyprus Gathering Matters The 2025 alumni meetup in Nicosia was more than a social event – it was a strategic move to strengthen the global footprint of Semmelweis University. Hosted by the Embassy of Hungary on the rooftop terraces of its Nicosia mission, the meeting brought together roughly seventy graduates dispersed around the […]
In 2025, the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) granted a total of 409 million forints to 210 researchers under its University Excellence Fund (EKA). The fund continues its mission of elevating the university’s global research profile and strengthening international collaboration. Understanding the University Excellence Fund The EKA was founded in 2022 to support high‑impact scientific projects and foster the […]
For students who want to study at a university that consistently ranks among the world’s best, the 2025 ShanghaiRanking offers a clear answer: Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). ELTE’s strong performance across five major academic areas—Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences—highlights its reputation as Hungary’s most influential research institution. Why ShanghaiRanking Places […]
From University Coursework to Local Brewery – A Practical Path In 2017, Gergely Lugosi graduated from Corvinus University of Budapest with a Bachelor’s degree in Economic and Rural Development Engineering. While the curriculum focused on market analysis and resource management, one module—entrepreneurship—shaped his future. Today, he applies those concepts by running TOBOZ Beer, a small‑scale […]
Bridge Between Theor and Practice: What the Mannheim Case Competition Means for Corvinus The recent victory of a Corvinus Consulting Club team at the University of Mannheim’s AKB Business Champions international case study competition has positioned Hungary’s business school on the global map. This achievement, covered extensively in news articles across Europe, showcases the practical […]
Why Hands‑On Dissection Boosts Biological Understanding In many high‑school biology curricula, students learn about the heart’s structure through diagrams and virtual simulations. At Avicenna International College, we take this learning a step further by letting Grade 9 students conduct real heart dissections on sheep models. The experience bridges the gap between textbook concepts and living physiology, […]
On Sunday, Corvinus University of Budapest celebrated a hard‑earned 97‑93 win over Pannónia Veszprém in the National University Basketball Championship. The game, held in Veszprém, highlighted the competitiveness of Hungarian university sport and positioned the Corvinus program as a rising force on the national stage. Schedule a campus visit to experience Corvinus in person. You […]
