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The almond tree in Pécs is in the tree of Europe competition

The winner of the 2018 Tree of the Year competition, the almond tree from Pécs, enters this year's Tree of Europe competition. From 01.02.2019 (Friday), we will be able to vote for the almond tree to finish again in a distinguished place:

https://www.treeoftheyear.org/home.

University of Pécs ranks in the narrow elite among the world's green universities

The University of Pécs was ranked 140th from 719 registered universities in the ranking list of the world's most environmentally responsible higher education institutions this year. Compared to last year's result, this represents a 39-position improvement for the University of Pécs, making it the second "greenest" Hungarian university by comparison.

Pet-bottle free University of Pécs

University of Pécs takes action against plastic PET bottle

The University of Pécs is the first among Hungarian higher education institutions to stop purchasing plastic PET bottled water and drinks. Seventy free water filling stations will be installed instead.

Tropics in the winter - in the Botanical Garden

The Greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of the University of Pécs await families and the dear interested ones with a tropical atmosphere on 27-28th December from 10 am to 2 pm. The greenhouses are full of colorful parrot flowers, bromeliads, and a specialty of the cocoa tree that has been consumed by Indians in South America for 3,500 years can be visited.

Plant a tree, Read a book under it

 

Package free week at the PTE

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Do you know how long it takes for the materials and products used in everyday life to decompose in our environment after they're thrown out?

The University of Pécs was awarded an energy-efficient Mentor Award

In the spring of this year, the University of Pécs joined the Virtual Power Plant Program (VPPP), one of the major innovative projects in the field of sustainable energy in Europe. The idea and mentor of the program are the Hungarian Innovation and Efficiency Nonprofit (MI6) Ltd., which since 2011 has been a key player in the development of domestic green economic policy strategy. The patron of the competition is Dr. János Áder, President, and Dr.

The coolest bus in Pécs with the participation of students of the University of Pécs

The University of Pécs has also joined the European Mobility Week program, which aims to raise awareness of sustainable transport alternatives in cities, such as Pécs, such as walking, cycling or public transport.

Pet-bottle free University of Pécs

University of Pécs takes action against plastic PET bottle

The University of Pécs is the first among Hungarian higher education institutions to stop purchasing plastic PET bottled water and drinks. Seventy free water filling stations will be installed instead.

European Mobility Week 16 - 22 September 2019

Dear University Citizen,

  • Could you endure a week or even just a day without a car?
  • Would you do for a more sustainable environment and for your health?
  • Do you like alternative ways of transport?
  • Do you like games and challenges?

 

Then „European Mobility Week” is for You! Ten thousand steps in Pécs!

Do you accept the challenge? Leave your car at home and walk with us!

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