On October 30, Balázs Hankó, Hungary’s Minister for Culture and Innovation, held a student forum at the University of Debrecen. The discussion touched on several sensitive topics — from scholarships and the Pride march to Hungary’s exclusion from the Erasmus program. Below are the most notable exchanges based on the university’s broadcast.
A new 2,700-square-meter Vehicle Laboratory has been completed at the University of Debrecen’s (UD) Science, Technology and Innovation Park. The facility will primarily serve as a venue for education and research related to the automotive industry. The nearly 5-billion-forint investment includes state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, laboratories, classrooms, offices, and even a 1,340-square-meter asphalt test track.
The number of Vietnamese students at the University of Debrecen has increased significantly over the past two decades, with most coming to study medicine. This was one of the highlights of the ceremony held on Thursday at the University of Debrecen to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and […]
The awards for the drawing competition organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Debrecen and Phoenix Pharma Zrt. were presented on Wednesday. The task for primary school students was to express through their artwork what science means to them. The organizers aimed primarily to spark children’s interest in the natural sciences.
The Debrecen University Hortobágy Folk Dance Ensemble presented its joint dance-theatre performance, Elvásott a veres csillag (The Faded Red Star), with the Debrecen Folk Ensemble at the Csokonai National Theatre. Based on a work by Albert Wass, the performance also served as the official closing event of the city’s October 23 commemorations.
Laura Gillet’s recent research explores the complex relationship between adults, pets, and children, revealing why some people may prefer caring for dogs over raising children. Her study highlights how modern societal structures, limited childcare support, and practical considerations—such as time, cost, and flexibility—make pets a manageable alternative for emotional investment and caregiving, especially among younger […]
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Hungary has honored several students of the Confucius Institute at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Debrecen for their outstanding work in learning the Chinese language and culture. At the ceremony held in Budapest, students from the Debrecen Vocational Training Centre (DSZC) and the […]
In both the figurative and literal sense, the discovery of young researchers at the University of Debrecen is worth its weight in gold. Balázs József Bukta and Petra Herman have developed an aerogel that enables the recovery of precious metals from electronic waste in the most efficient and sustainable way to date. It’s no surprise […]
The renovation of the buildings housing the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science and Environmental Management, the Agricultural Research Institutes and Experimental Farm, as well as the Faculty of Economics, aimed to meet climate-related requirements and achieve energy-efficient and cost-effective operation. Renovating Buildings “A” and “B” is expected to reduce energy consumption by approximately 30–60 […]
The Rouzbeh Scientific Institute from Iran, which has maintained a partnership with the University of Debrecen for over 35 years, has gifted the university a special, handwoven silk carpet depicting the campus. The personal gift was received in a ceremonial setting by Zoltán Szilvássy, Rector of the University, and Attila Jenei, Director of the International […]
