It was a great honor for the University to be invited to the FAO's 80th anniversary celebration and the Rome Water Dialogue 2025 event, where global leaders discussed sustainable water management and the fight against climate change.
The Sponge City project was recognized by the FAO for its innovative approach, which uses nature-based solutions such as rain gardens and permeable pavements to manage urban flash floods.
The University of Pécs (PTE) is taking part in an international research project seeking answers to one of the most pressing questions about the future of aviation: how can we produce environmentally friendly, synthetic aircraft fuel? The three-year project, titled SUSGREEN, aims to replace petroleum-based fuels with greener alternatives and thereby reduce the ecological footprint of air travel.Hydrogen plays a key role in this process.
A record number of more than 2,700 registrants supported this year’s University of Pécs “Run for Cancer Cure!” charity run, contributing to the recovery of children battling cancer. The entire proceeds of HUF 8,402,500 were donated to the Eurakvilo Paediatric Oncology ans Children's Hospice Public Foundation.It was already clear during pre-registration that on 13 September a huge crowd would gather in Széchenyi Square and the city centre of Pécs for the charity run. Over 500 additional participants registered on the spot, contributing nearly HUF 2 million to Eurakvilo.
A subject close to the heart – Teaching philanthropy at university level at the University of Pécs
A unique course on giving, social responsibility, and intrinsic motivation is launched
The UP-Affiliated Elementary School and High School No.1 and the UP Green University Program launched an environmentally conscious, playful camp for the second time this year for children aged 6-10.
Within the framework of the NTP-Talent 2024. 0043 tender, 24 students from grades 1-3 of the UP-Affiliated Practical Elementary School and High School No.1 participated in a series of workshops entitled "Eco-Friends" to nurture their talent in natural sciences. Teachers Tímea Józsa and Gabriella Richter expanded the knowledge of students interested in natural sciences through experiments, observations, measurements, field exercises, and interesting and challenging activities. The collaborative group work was followed by leisure activities.
in the project “Accelerating and Enhancing Green Transition: collaboration of universities in climate adaptation” financed by Visegrad Fund
Festivals are not only entertaining, but also have a huge environmental impact. Márk Zsolnai, a student at the Faculty of Law of the UP, shows how these events can be made greener. Modern festivals produce waste and emit carbon dioxide, but what if we could reduce all that? The world's leading green festivals, such as Fusion in Germany and Glastonbury, are already setting an example with locally produced cutlery, sustainable food, and solar energy. Sustainability is not a dream, but a achievable future. How can we achieve this in Hungary?
The University Library and Knowledge Center of the University of Pécs held its final lecture of the semester on 27th May as part of its "Green Library" program series, which took a critical look at the sustainability of current economic and social systems. Dr. Katalin Erdős, associate dean and assistant professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics, analyzed global challenges from an economic perspective, balancing theory and practical experience.
