Zita Varga, head of the GDPR Center at the University of Debrecen, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 52, after a long illness borne with patience, dignity, and faith — the university news portal hirek.unideb.hu has announced.

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the University of Debrecen and the University of Central Florida signed a cooperation agreement in the Karácsony Sándor Hall of the DE Main Building. The partnership marks a significant step in fostering transatlantic collaboration in research, innovation, and education. As part of the event, Carol Ann Dykes Logue from UCF […]

A European project is exploring how herbs and spices can improve the health benefits of meat products for both younger and older generations. At the University of Debrecen’s Faculty of Agriculture, researchers are developing innovative food prototypes—including pork-free halal sausages—while also collaborating with international students and companies to bring healthier, more sustainable meat to market.

Thanks to significant organizational, professional, and infrastructural developments in recent years, the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen has become a regional university-level center for patient care — announced Zoltán Szabó, President of the Clinical Center, at a clinical leadership meeting held on Friday.

Zoltán Szilvássy, Rector of the University of Debrecen, met with Diego Morales, Secretary of State of Indiana, to discuss expanding the partnership between the University of Debrecen and higher education institutions in the U.S. state of Indiana. The meeting also covered the university’s new international collaborations and its corporate partnerships.

The University of Debrecen was named Student-Friendly University of the Year at the inaugural Higher Education Awards Gala, where Chancellor Zoltán Bács also received a ministerial special award in recognition of his professional achievements. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, honored Hungarian universities across eight categories.

For the first time this year, the Ministry of Culture and Innovation will present the University of the Year 2025 award in eight categories. The festive awards gala will be held on Thursday evening, May 29, at the Várkert Bazár in Budapest. The event will be broadcast on M5 television from 9 PM.

Thanks to the results of an interdisciplinary research program launched a year and a half ago, a general cooperation agreement between Concordia University in Montreal and the University of Debrecen will soon support research into the history of Hungarians living in Canada. The partnership may also pave the way for additional joint projects.

Hungary’s largest automotive and vehicle industry event, Debrecen Drive, filled the Big Forest (Nagyerdő) with spectacular demonstrations, professional programs, family attractions, and unique vehicles. The three-day event offered perfect programs for all age groups.

The University of Debrecen has signed a cooperation agreement with the Health and Epidemiological Surveillance Department of the Medical Directorate under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement covers areas such as drug development, scientific research, quality control, and professional training. Following the signing, the delegation from the Central Asian country visited several […]