SOPRONI EGYETEM

The Global Food Fest: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity at the University of Sopron

Read the report of our student, Shaphana Tamika Edmond, about her experience at the Global Food Fest below:

"On the evening of November 5, 2026, the Ligneum came alive with the spirit of cultural diversity and celebration with The Global Food Fest. The event was organised by the 3rd year International Business Economics students from the Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics. The aim of the event was to display the many beautiful cultures that are present at the University of Sopron whilst also allowing us, the organising team, to apply the concepts learned in our classroom to a real-life setting.

A Journey Around the World in the Classroom: International Students Visit Deák Tér Primary School

Our international students continue the wonderful tradition of bringing cultural exchange into local classrooms. Most recently, at the invitation of the Soproni Deák Tér Primary School, a group of our students visited two classes for an interactive, lively English session.

Great Success at the First Language Café

A truly special atmosphere marked the debut of the Language Café, organized for university students by the team of the International Office. The goal of this informal, one-hour afternoon session was to build intercultural bridges, develop language skills, and strengthen the international student community.

From Baku to Ganja and Back: New Partners and Prospective Students in Azerbaijan

In the second week of October, a delegation from the University of Sopron visited Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, and its second-largest city, Ganja. The visit focused on discussions regarding agriculture, forestry, remote sensing, smart forests, and current developments in the wood industry and economics. The team also engaged with prospective students at the "Study in Europe" fair. The trip has already yielded tangible results, paving the way for student and faculty exchanges and the initiation of joint academic programs and research projects.

Invitation: Statista database - Webinarium - 28/10/2026 10.00-11.00

You’re invited to a free, 60-minute session with Statista’s subject experts on how data can help us understand media trust, bias, misinformation, and changing news habits.

Memorial Hike in the Footsteps of Sopron University Students of 1956

Personal memories, historical sites, and a touching poetry recitation made the first event of the University of Sopron’s series of programs, organized for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, truly memorable. On the memorial hike on October 17, nearly sixty people set out—including Canada's Ambassador to Hungary, H. E. Judith Gelbman—to recall the fate-defining days of the Sopron students.