On October 16, 2024, the first Hungarian-African Rectors' Conference was held in Budapest, organized by the University of Sopron, the University of Miskolc, and the Hungarian Rectors' Conference.
Nearly 40 higher education representatives from Hungary and Africa committed to developing cooperation and bilateral relations. The presentations and discussions revealed that joint programs, mobility, and joint research and publications are the primary areas of potential connection for Hungary and the countries of the African continent.
The Rectors' Conference was part of the "Hungarian-Africa Week" event organized by the Africa Foundation. The University of Sopron and the University of Miskolc co-organized the Education and International Development Day on Wednesday. In his closing speech, Prof. Dr. Ferenc Lakatos, Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs at the University of Sopron, spoke about deepening institutional relations and the role of personal connections, and emphasized the importance of supporting female researchers.
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