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EUniWell Student Board in Budapest: Strengthening International Ties at the 10th Semmelweis Health Competition
On the 29–30 March 2025, Semmelweis University hosted the 10th edition of the Semmelweis Health Competition. This milestone event was further enhanced by the presence of the EUniWell Student Board, whose visit emphasised the international collaboration across universities.

Transatlantic collaborations to enhance global network and potential research partnerships
On 29 October 2024, Dr. Marcel Pop, Director of International Relations at Semmelweis University, participated in the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hungarian Medical Association of America (HMAA) in Sarasota, USA. During his visit, he presented the results of the EUniWell #Research project…

Semmelweis University highlights EUniWell and student well-being during International Summer University
Semmelweis University held its International Summer University, celebrating 40 years of international programmes and highlighting EUniWell and the importance of physical and mental well-being, with particular emphasis on the student experience.

Vice-Rectors of the University of Murcia and the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv visit Semmelweis University
Prof. Senena Corbalán García from the University of Murcia and Prof. Kseniia Smyrnova from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv visited Semmelweis University to promote cooperation within EUniWell.

EUniWell School Ambassador Programme launched
The Programme is dedicated to building relationships with local secondary schools, promoting lifelong learning among young people, and reaching pupils from less privileged socio-economic backgrounds with fewer opportunities.

Event: 2021 European Researchers’ Night
The European Researchers’ Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens’ daily lives in fun, inspiring ways. This year, the event will take place on 24-25 September 2021. Among the academic institutions participating in the initiative, three…

Semmelweis University study provides important insights into the consequences of social jet lag
Researchers at Semmelweis University have been the first to show a correlation between social jet lag and the neural control of cardiac function. According to their study, the more sleep rhythm is determined by social expectations rather than our biological clock, the poorer the sleep quality and…

The importance of Young Academies: a global movement of young researchers is making its mark
As the first national network of early-career researchers celebrates its 21st birthday, Semmelweis members of the Hungarian Academy of Young Researchers have contributed their experience to an article published in the journal Nature reviewing the activities, the variety of services and the main…

New support system to boost research, development and innovation at Semmelweis University
The support system for research, development and innovation at Semmelweis University has been renewed and strengthened. The objective underlying the tasks of the existing and newly formed organisational units is to increase the quality, efficiency, volume and yield of scientific activities at the…

Event: Semmelweis PhD Scientific Days start in Budapest
Well aligned with EuniWell’s objectives, the event is set up to facilitate effective knowledge transfer, enhance students’ competences and provide helpful networking opportunities. This year's conference takes place from 7-8 July in Budapest.

Semmelweis University is hosting the "EUniWell: Hello Hungary!" Online Conference
Semmelweis University is proud to be part of EUniWell, a European University Alliance that aims to strengthen cross-institution strategic partnership so that the international competitiveness of European higher education is much enhanced.

Employee Counseling Service helps manage stress and burnout in Semmelweis University
The Employee Counseling Service is available since December 2020 organized by the Semmelweis Health Development Center and the Institute of Behavioural Sciences. Its primary aim is to provide support for university employees in case of life management difficulties, as well as problems related to…

A group of cells regulating the response to threat have been identified in the brain by researchers at Semmelweis University
The research project, led by the Research Group of Experimental Neuroanatomy and Developmental Biology was realised in an international collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna and Karolinska Institute.

Semmelweis University participates in testing a newer, simpler single-step PCR test for SARS-CoV2
The new, single-step PCR test developed by a Hungarian-owned molecular diagnostic company can detect SARS-CoV2 more simply and rapidly.
