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Comprehensive Action Plan on the Green Transition


The following Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) was jointly developed by the partner institutions of the project “Accelerating and Enhancing Green Transition: Collaboration of Universities in Climate Adaptation,” which is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund.The Jagiellonian University in Kraków coordinated the creation of this document, which serves as a strategic guide for fostering sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.





Colorful, inspiring spaces at PTE GYTK


The UQA renovation project has been completed at the University of Pécs Faculty of Pharmacy (GYTK), which was realized with the support of the Hungarian Chamber of Pharmacists (MGYK).





Heritage, community and professionalism


The University of Pécs Alumni and Corporate Relations Office organised the latest event in the popular Alumni Exclusive series, which gave graduates a glimpse behind the scenes of beer production in Pécs Brewery.





Closing Meeting and Green Conference Hosted by the University of Sarajevo


The University of Sarajevo, together with its international partners, organised the Closing Meeting and Green Conference entitled “From Knowledge to Action – Universities Driving the Green Transition” on 20–21 January 2026.





SpongeCity at the First European Water Resilience Forum


The first Water Resilience Forum — focusing on Europe’s key issues of water security and climate adaptation — was held on 8 December in Brussels by the European Commission, in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.





International students support sustainability through the Greenternational Project at the University of Pécs


This autumn, the University of Pécs Medical School's International Studies Center launched a hands-on sustainability initiative that culminated on 6 December, when international students participating in the Greenternational Project handed over 1,367 returnable bottles to the Pécs Zoo.





Sponge City at the FAO's 80th anniversary celebration


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 Green Future of Aviation: The University of Pécs Joins an International Research Project


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.





Together for the Smallest Heroes: Run for Cancer Cure 2025


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 – A unique course on giving, social responsibility, and inner motivation


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





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