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UM STUDENTS GIVE A VISION OF THE FUTURE TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN

08/14/22

The students of the University of Miskolc participating in the "Let's teach for Hungary" programme help young people by motivating, identifying and supporting their talents. Kincső Kontra, a UM student and mentor in the "Teach for Hungary" programme, spoke about the programme on national TV.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER DR. GÁSPÁR MARCELL HAS BEEN AWARDED THE BOLYAI SCHOLARSHIP

08/13/22

Dr. Marcell Gáspár, is Head of the Department of Structural Integrity at the Institute of Materials Engineering and Materials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics. "Being a researcher can be a competitive career for a young person", says the new Bolyai fellow. The Bolyai scholarship is a highly competitive three-year scholarship for outstanding researchers, and Dr. Gáspár won the post-doctoral scholarship after persistently applying and steadily building up his publication record.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FILM CLUB LAUNCHED AT THE UNIVERSITY

08/13/22

A weekly film club focusing on human psychology has been launched at the University of Miskolc. If you're interested in psychology, want to practice your English or just want to watch a good film - the film club is for you!

"THE PROFESSION IS A VOCATION" - DR. KATALIN LIPTÁK, ASSOCIATE DEAN, AWARDED THE BOLYAI SCHOLARSHIP

08/12/22

"If we see a good example in front of us, we can learn a lot," says Bolyai Fellow Dr Katalin Lipták, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics, who was elected to the Young Investigators Academy in April.

HEAT, DROUGHT, EXTREME WEATHER - DR. ENDRE DOBOS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

08/12/22

The extreme weather has already threatened waterways and the life in them: many fish have died, the Bársonyos stream near Miskolc has dried up, part of the Tarna River near Kompolt has disappeared, and Lake Venice and the Tisza River are also at risk. Dr. Endre Dobos, associate professor at the University of Miskolc, was interviews in a TV2 national news programme.

"THE UNIVERSITY OF MISKOLC MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME" - PROF. PÉTER SZŰCS, VICE-RECTOR, BECOMES A CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

08/12/22

Prof. Péter Szűcs, Vice-Rector for General and Scientific Affairs, was elected a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on 3 May in recognition of his academic contributions during his career.

ADMISSIONS FIGURES AND NEW PROGRAMMES

08/11/22

The portfolio of courses founded and launched at the University of Miskolc based on the needs of companies is developing dynamically. The popularity of business studies courses continues to be high, and the number of admissions to the faculties of engineering and health sciences has increased.Prof. Zita Horváth, Rector of the University of Miskolc, emphasised that there is no faculty at the University of Miskolc that is not in the top ten most popular courses. The institution's ambition is to contribute to the sustainable development of the Northeastern Hungary region.

MORE THAN A DORMITORY - THE GREEK CATHOLIC ROMA COLLEGE

08/10/22

The Greek Catholic Student Hostel and Special College for Roma Students is a community of students in higher education, based on the activity of its members. It creates an environment and conditions in which its members can pursue their higher education studies to a satisfactory and high standard. Students at the University of Miskolc speak with satisfaction about this community.

WORK BEGINS ON PROJECT TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE NEUTRALITY

08/10/22

A joint R&D project for the construction and testing of natural gas transport system components capable of transporting natural gas with a hydrogen content of up to 10% was launched in April this year with the participation of the University of Miskolc and FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission Ltd.. The first workshop of the FLUMEN project was held recently on the UM campus.

A EUROPEAN-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE CENTRE IS BEING BUILT FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS

08/10/22

The construction of the Centre for Academic Data Analytics and Archival Open Research Data Repository of the University of Miskolc is progressing at an impressive pace. The new centre is expected to be completed by next summer. What do students think?

WEEK-LONG EARTH SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP RESUMES

08/09/22

This year, the Earth Science Experience Camp was back for secondary school students after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This time the base was Pálháza in Zemplén.

A PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE FORMER STEELWORKS IN MISKOLC

08/09/22

A study on the development of the Diósgyőr Steelworks (DAM) area in Miskolc is being prepared with the involvement of civilians, authorities, and UM.

COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH BAY ZOLTÁN NETWORK

08/09/22

The University of Miskolc and the Bay Zoltán National Research Institute Network have entered into a cooperation agreement to improve the competitiveness of the national economy and to strengthen the innovation processes of regional and domestic industry.

A "FRESH" DOCTORATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MISKOLC WAS AWARDED WITH DISTINCTION UM GRAD AWARDED PHD WITH DISTINCTION BY HUNGARIAN PRESIDENT

08/08/22

Dr. Alexandra Nagy, who recently was granted a PhD degree from University of Miskolc, received a ring signifying the award for PhD with Distinction.The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic Katalin Novák and Minister Judit Varga, Chair of the Universitas Miskolcinensis Foundation, at the Sándor Palace in Budapest, in the presence of Prof. Zita Horváth, Rector of the University of Miskolc.

PHOTOS OF THE GRADUATION CEREMONY ARE AVAILABLE

08/08/22

The labour market has seen the addition of a number of well-qualified professionals and recent graduates ready for action: in June, the graduating students of the University of Miskolc received their diplomas at different sessions of the graduation ceremony.

LIFE AND PROFESSION CONFIRM THE SUCCESS OF OUR SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME

08/08/22

The University of Miskolc hosted a prestigious national event on special needs education. Under the motto "Together we are strong", the Hungarian Association of Special Educators celebrated half a century of its existence.

COOKING AND WRITING WERE BIG HITS AT THE FIRST CHINESE SUMMER CAMP

08/08/22

The Confucius Institute of the University of Miskolc organised a Chinese summer camp for the first time. With the help of Chinese and Hungarian teachers, the participants had the opportunity to "taste" Chinese culture.

NO LIFE WITHOUT WATER - A WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE

08/08/22

Water management is one of the most important aspects of climate adaptation. Focusing on this topic, an interactive workshop on climate action for water awareness was recently organised at the University of Miskolc.

THE INTERNATIONAL FUTURE FOR THE LAW FACULTY

08/08/22

The Faculty of Law of the University of Miskolc closed its 40th academic year with a professional conference.

ANTICIPATION…DID I GET IN?

08/05/22

This year the University of Miskolc hosted the “Point There Party” (Pont Ott Parti) to mark the announcement of the admission scores for entrance to all Hungarian universities. This is when students learn whether they have enough points to gain a place in their desired university and course of study.