Collaboration for SDG Best Practice (17.2.4)
Széchenyi István University is committed for collaboration, especially under the „umbrella” of sustainable development around SDGs. These activities involve reviewing and comparing the strategies of different countries and sectors, as well as different disciplines and research fields.
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Green connections – Nature-Based Solutions and Sustainable Land Management in the Austrian-Hungarian Border Region. Széchenyi István University leads the 33‑month Green Connections – Nature-Based Solutions and Sustainable Land Management in the Austrian–Hungarian Border Region project, which aims to strengthen the long-term conservation of biodiversity through research, education, and practical measures. The project addresses sustainable land management challenges by generating evidence and translating research findings into practical guidance for stakeholders. As part of the programme, biodiversity assessments are conducted on 80 agricultural sites, providing comparable data on the effects of organic and conventional farming practices on biodiversity. Based on the results, practical recommendations for farmers are developed and published in a bilingual guide, supporting the transfer of sustainable agricultural and biodiversity conservation practices. The project also includes the establishment of demonstration areas featuring endangered wildflower species in both Austria and Hungary, accompanied by science outreach activities that involve local communities. These actions promote biodiversity awareness and encourage public engagement in environmental stewardship. The project is implemented through an international partnership involving: Széchenyi István University (Hungary) – Project Lead; Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald Management (Austria); Esterhazy Betriebe AG (Austria) and Pisztráng Kör Waldorf Nature Conservation and Hiking Association (Hungary). |
Széchenyi University’s Austro-Hungarian research projects focuses on biodiversity |
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Renowned Professors Speak at Széchenyi István University’s Conference on Sustainability (COS Conference on Sustainability). Researchers from five continents and over 100 experts attended Széchenyi István University’s third Conference on Sustainability (10–12 November, 2025), presenting 102 papers across nine sections on industrial and agricultural sustainability, corporate responsibility, circular economy, sustainable energy and climate resilience, urban development, infrastructure and transport. Keynotes and plenary speakers included renowned scholars from Austria, China, the Philippines, Italy, Australia, the UK, South Korea, the Netherlands and the US, and the event established collaborations with conferences in Malaysia and the Netherlands to publish special journal issues. Rector Dr. Ferenc Friedler highlighted the conference’s role in fostering interdisciplinary, international research partnerships that drive system-level change and high-quality publications. The programme maps directly to several SDGs. The Széchenyi István University Proceedings of Sustainable Development Research. 3rd Conference on Sustainability – COS ’25 10-12 November 2025, Győr, Hungary (DOI: 10.62897/COS2025.3-1) contains 27 original research topics with policy recommendations connected to SDGs. The International Scientific Committee is represented by the experts in their field, including international universities, research institutions, as well as the U.S. Environemntal Protection Agency. https://admissions.sze.hu/renowned-professors-speak-at-sze-s-conference-on-sustainability |
Professor Michael Narodoslawsky of Graz University of Technology (Photo: Gergely Nagy) |
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SZE’s International Conference Focuses on Technological, Educational and Social Challenges. Széchenyi István University organized the International Conference on Technological, Educational, Social and International Challenges in the Changing World (TESIC), bringing together approximately 160 researchers from 14 countries and nearly 30 academic institutions. The conference provided an international platform for researchers, professionals, and decision-makers to exchange knowledge and explore solutions to global challenges related to artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability, education, and social development. The event promoted interdisciplinary and international cooperation, while conference outputs were planned for publication in international scientific journals, supporting the dissemination of knowledge and good practices. Through the TESIC conference, the University strengthened international academic networks and facilitated collaboration focused on sustainable development and societal resilience. |
Researchers from 14 countries attended the international conference at Széchenyi István University. (Photo: Bettina Korinek) |
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Successful Engineers for Students: Széchenyi István University Once Again Hosts Formula Student Symposium. More than 250 students from nine countries and 20 teams attended Széchenyi István University’s 11th Formula Student Symposium, where industry experts and motorsport engineers shared practical knowledge, networking and mentorship; the event showcased experiential, interdisciplinary learning, strong university–industry partnerships with companies like Audi Hungaria and Red Bull Powertrains, support for innovation and applied engineering, and pathways to employment and skills development for students entering the automotive and motorsport workforce. |
Recipients of the Formula Student Honorary Ambassador Award (Photo: András Adorján) |
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NATO Defence College Senior Officials Gives Lectures at Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences. Brigadier General, Dr Ferenc Molnár, a senior staff member of the NATO Defence College and honorary university professor at the Ludovika University of Public Service, recently presented the institution’s education activities and experiences, as well as the importance of civil–military cooperation from the perspective of NATO leadership, at the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Széchenyi István University. |
Representatives of Széchenyi István University at the building of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences (Photo: Máté Dudás) |
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Pető Point now available in Győr through collaboration with Semmelweis University and Széchenyi István University. Széchenyi István University and Semmelweis University established the first regional Pető Point outside Budapest at the University’s MedTech Health Technology Campus in Győr. The initiative expands access to conductive pedagogy services for children and adults with neurological motor disorders and developmental difficulties in the North Transdanubian region. Through the collaboration, expertise developed at Semmelweis University is transferred to a regional setting, enabling local access to specialised rehabilitation and developmental services. The Pető Point provides individual and group developmental sessions, personalised support plans, and counselling services while promoting social integration and improved quality of life. By sharing expertise and implementing a proven rehabilitation model through inter-university cooperation, the initiative contributes to the dissemination of good practices in health-related support and inclusive community development. |
The comprehensive method aims to improve quality of life (Photo: András Adorján) |
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Bridging Nations and Cultures: SZE Hosts HÖOK Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network Conference. Széchenyi István University hosted the annual conference of the HÖOK Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network, bringing together approximately 400 international scholarship holders and representatives of several embassies. The mentor network, operated by the Hungarian National Union of Students (HÖOK), supports the integration of more than 3,000 international students studying in Hungary through mentoring, cultural programmes, and community-building activities. The conference provided a platform for the exchange of experiences and good practices related to international student integration, intercultural dialogue, and global cooperation. Through its partnership with HÖOK, scholarship programme stakeholders, diplomatic representatives, and international students from more than 90 countries, Széchenyi István University promotes international understanding, cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration networks that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. |
The University's main lecture hall was filled to capacity as a large number of attendees gathered for the conference. (Photo: Máté Dudás) |
