The University of Sopron is proud to announce its acceptance into the UN Climate Change Universities Partnership Programme, a growing global network of academic institutions committed to advancing knowledge and collaboration on climate adaptation.

This prestigious partnership, confirmed by the UN Climate Change Adaptation Division (Nairobi Work Programme), formally recognizes the University of Sopron's dedication to sustainable development and addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change.

The University of Sopron has achieved a remarkable feat in the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, a definitive global list for environmental protection and sustainability. The university has been named the 34th greenest university in Europe and the 99th in the world, improving its position by 11 places compared to last year!

A delegation from the University of Sopron made a productive professional visit to Vietnam between November 17 and 24, where they visited three key partner institutions and companies: the Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), the Vinafor corporation—Vietnam's largest timber industry company—and the WoodsLand timber company. The visit opened up new perspectives for collaborations in education, research, and industry, and laid the groundwork for long-term joint projects.

Members of the University of Sopron delegation (from left): Dr Kornél Czimber (Faculty of Forestry), Fruzsina Tamás (Faculty of Forestry), Dr Anna Szigethy (Faculty of Wood Engineering and Creative Industries), Prof. Dr Balázs Kósa (Faculty of Wood Engineering and Creative Industries), Dr Laura Sinóros-Szabó (Rector’s Office), and Dr Balázs István Tóth (Faculty of Economics).

At the invitation of Prof. Dr Hannes Raffaseder, CEO of the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, six staff members from the University of Sopron visited the Austrian institution on 24 November 2025. During the study visit, the Hungarian experts gained an in-depth overview of the operations of St. Pölten University, which plays a pioneering role in the development of European higher education, as well as the work of the EUDRES European University Alliance it leads. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and identifying directions for joint development.