Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University continues to expand its American partnerships and recently hosted a delegation from one of the United States\u2019 leading institutions at its Gy\u0151r campus. The mission of Quinnipiac University, located in the state of Connecticut, is to place innovation, real-world labour market needs, and global scientific research at the centre of its efforts to join the international elite. These values align closely with the strategy of Sz\u00e9chenyi University, which contributes to a sustainable future through the development of cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking scientific achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dynamic East Coast institution established contact with Sz\u00e9chenyi University on the recommendation of Dr Tam\u00e1s Nov\u00e1k, Science and Technology Attach\u00e9 at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York and a former lecturer in Gy\u0151r. The prospective collaboration was also advocated by Joseph Kedves, an advisor to Quinnipiac University and a businessman of Hungarian descent. \u201cIn recent years, the world of industry and business has changed significantly, and with it, the expectations of higher education. This has prompted us to integrate real-world insights into our curricula. Having previously visited Sz\u00e9chenyi University, I immediately thought of the possibility of cooperation, as I witnessed the valuable work being done here, with goals and a mindset very similar to those at Quinnipiac,\u201d<\/em> he remarked during the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christopher Ball, Director of the Central European Institute at Quinnipiac University, where he is the Istv\u00e1n Sz\u00e9chenyi Chair in International Economics, also serves as Honorary Consul of Hungary in Connecticut and plays a major role in fostering relations between the two countries. He noted that the American university now boasts a student body of nearly 10,000, a top-tier ice hockey team, and numerous academic programmes. \u201cThere are around 40,000 first- and second-generation Hungarians in Connecticut, so since 2005 we have offered Hungarian guest lectures and later established a scholarship programme and the Sz\u00e9chenyi Chair to oversee Hungary-US relations via Quinnipiac. Our goal is to support ties to Hungary through academic, business, and cultural avenues. Since 2009, we have hosted two Hungarian students annually for fully funded master’s studies, enabling them to use their American experience for the benefit of their home country. The programme bears the name of Istv\u00e1n Sz\u00e9chenyi, paying fitting tribute to his legacy,\u201d<\/em> he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Taskin Kocak, Dean of the School of Computing and Engineering at Quinnipiac University, which ranks highly in American higher education league tables, outlined multiple areas for collaboration in engineering education. \u201cSz\u00e9chenyi University’s short study programme, the Audi Development Camp, is an excellent opportunity for our students, and we will definitely recommend them to participate. Both institutions could benefit from organising a similar summer camp in the U.S., with a jointly developed curriculum and company visits for students from Gy\u0151r. While coordinating engineering programmes is challenging due to lab requirements, we believe our students would gain immensely from spending a semester or summer placement at Sz\u00e9chenyi, especially those studying Mechanical Engineering,\u201d<\/em> he outlined. It was also mentioned that the university’s faculty members would be open to serving as external advisors for doctoral programmes in Gy\u0151r and expressed interest in guest lecturing opportunities, potentially even in an online format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visiting guests from the United States were given insights into the activities of the\u00a0Audi Hungaria<\/em>\u00a0Faculty of Automotive Engineering at Sz\u00e9chenyi University through a presentation by the Dean, Professor G\u00e1bor Dogossy. They also received an overview of the work of the institution\u2019s Digital Development Centre, presented by International Relations Expert, Szilvia Vad\u00e1sz-Kalocsai and Head of the Medtech and Sporttech Division, Dr P\u00e9ter Prukner. J\u00f3zsef Kepli, Head of the Centre for International Programmes and Alumni, reported on the University\u2019s achievements in internationalisation, while Dr Tam\u00e1s Kolossv\u00e1ry introduced the delegation to innovative cooperation opportunities within the Gy\u0151r Innovation Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Quinnipiac University delegation included: Dr Tam\u00e1s Nov\u00e1k, Science and Technology Attach\u00e9 at the Consulate General of Hungary in New York; Dr Christopher Ball, Director of the institution\u2019s Central European Institute; Joseph Kedves, University Advisor; and Professor Taskin Kocak, Dean of the School of Computing and Engineering. Representing Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University were: Professor Dr G\u00e1bor Dogossy, Dean of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering; Dr P\u00e9ter Prukner, Head of the Medtech and Sporttech Division at SZE\u2019s Digital Development Centre; Szilvia Vad\u00e1sz-Kalocsai, International Relations Expert at the Digital Development Centre; M\u00e1rta M\u00e9sz\u00e1ros, Head of the Mobility and Scholarship Unit at the Centre for International Programmes and Alumni and J\u00f3zsef Kepli, Head of the Centre for International Programmes and Alumni (Photo: Andr\u00e1s Adorj\u00e1n)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Created: 2025.05.20. 14:08 In light of a promising future collaboration, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University recently welcomed a delegation from Quinnipiac University in the United States. 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