In July 2024, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania's Miercurea Ciuc campus witnessed a remarkable confluence of academic excellence and international collaboration. Representatives from the University of Sopron, Prof. Dr. Zsuzsanna Széles PhD, Dean of the Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, and Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó PhD MBA, Director of International Affairs were invited to contribute to the committe’s work during the assistant professor and associate professor promotional exams, as well as the finance and marketing final exams which underscored the ongoing partnership between the two universities.

The University of Sopron initiated discussions regarding potential collaboration with Tunisian higher education institutions. Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó PhD MBA, Director of International Affairs, recently met with His Excellency Abdelkarim Hermi, Ambassador of Tunisia to Hungary, to explore a mutually beneficial partnership.

The 67th International Convention of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) was held from June 30 to July 5, 2024 in Portorož, Slovenia. This year's theme, "Advancing Regenerative Sustainability with Wood Science," focused on exploring innovative ways to utilize wood for a more sustainable future.

You can read a report about the participation of University of Sopron below:

The Times Higher Education (THE) has published the Impact Rankings 2024, which lists universities that excel in achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. These institutions not only stand out in individual areas but also demonstrate a high level of excellence in their overall contribution to global sustainability. By contributing to the achievement of the SDGs in a number of areas, the participating universities also demonstrate their commitment to addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth, and the partnerships needed to achieve the goals.