Szeged University Medical Alumni Association

02/09/2026

👥 Which side are you on?

Would you like to try yourself as a mentor, share your experiences and help a new student's career?

Or are you a student looking for someone who has already walked the path that lies ahead of you?

Whichever side you are on, the Alumni Mentor Program is the place for you. 🤝

We are looking for mentors and mentees in the 2026/27 academic year! Look for the Alumni Mentoring Programme course in September.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us!
The power of AMP:
https://youtu.be/NSVoNBkDXqs?si=B6G_imP5CQao6iQc

31/08/2026

Dr. Glenis Piedade D'Souza (Class of 2004) of Holy Family Hospital Karachi, Pakistan was honored with the Women Leader Award by Samba Bank during their Appreciation Ceremony for Community Leaders. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to socio-economic development and capacity building.

Congratulations to Dr. D’Souza for her impactful work and dedication to community growth!

P.S. Please note how she mentions SZOTE in her acknowledgements!

28/08/2026

Accredited FELASA level A and B courses entitled Animal Experiments - Theory and Practice

The University of Szeged offers the opportunity to participate in the newley accredited FELASA (Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations) level "A" and "B" courses between 11 - 22 January, 2027

The course meets all the mandatory requirements for the acquisition of an appropriate level of competence in the use of animals in research and education (Function A), and to design and perform animal experiments (Function B) in the European Union and other countries.

The course will focus on the following main topics:

legislation, ethics and views in society;
the 3R’s;
the course of events of animal experiments;
the biology of animals in laboratory;
the choice of species;
genetic and environmental factors influencing animal experiments;
health and safety hazards;
principles concerning the handling of animals, anaesthesia, analgesia and humane killing of laboratory animals;
principles of surgical procedures;
evaluation and quality control of animal experiments;
reporting;
alternatives to animals experiments

Theory and practice are closely linked. The acquired knowledge and practical skills will be assessed in a final examination based on three items: written exam, evaluation of a document requesting permission for animal experiments, and practical exams.

Language
The official language of the course is English.

Duration
“A” level course (for Function A) 40 hrs of teaching (20 hrs of lectures + 20 hrs of workshops and practices) based on a predefined schedule, plus one day for examination.

“A+B” level course (for Function A and B) 80 hrs of teaching (40 hrs of lectures + 40 hrs of workshops and practices) based on a predefined schedule, plus one examination day.

“B” level course (for Function B) 40 hrs of teaching (20 hrs of lectures + 20 hrs of workshops and practices) based on a predefined schedule, plus one examination day.

The lectures will be held online between 11 - 15 January 2027. The practices will be held on site, with compulsory personal attendance from January 18 to January 21, 2027.

For more details see: https://www.med.u-szeged.hu/expsur/general-information/accredited-felasa-level-181213

27/08/2026

Nominations Open for the JATE Award

Nominations for the second JATE Award are open until September 8, 2026, and members of the University of Szeged community are invited to nominate outstanding students, instructors, researchers, and ALUMNI.

Katalin Karikó established the JATE Award to celebrate outstanding contributions across the University of Szeged community and to give lasting visibility to those who inspire others through their knowledge, commitment, and character.

So if you know an instructor who sparks curiosity, a student whose drive inspires those around them, or an ALUMNUS/ ALUMNA whose knowledge, resilience, and sense of community leave a lasting mark, put their name forward.

The JATE Award is conferred in three categories, recognizing:

a current student of the University of Szeged;
a current instructor or researcher;
a former student or instructor of JATE or the University of Szeged

Each JATE Award recipient receives a gross cash prize of USD 5,000, a unique artwork reflecting the spirit of the award, and a certificate of honor.

Please find all details here: https://u-szeged.hu/nobel-prize-2023/jate-award/jate-award-introduction

26/08/2026

https://www.med.u-szeged.hu/english/2026/we-must-bring-knowledge?objectParentFolderId=75834

A Szegedi Tudományegyetem honlapja. Hírek, információk jelentkezőknek, hallgatóknak, munkatársainknak és partnereinknek.

24/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former student and graduate, HIMANSHU HARIDAS JIVANDAS from the Class of 1994 (1968-2026). We remember him as a loyal friend and a valued member of our Alumni community. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, who miss his style, intellect, candor and wit.

13/08/2026

https://www.med.u-szeged.hu/english/2026/robotic-surgery-arrives?objectParentFolderId=75834

A Szegedi Tudományegyetem honlapja. Hírek, információk jelentkezőknek, hallgatóknak, munkatársainknak és partnereinknek.

09/08/2026

https://www.med.u-szeged.hu/english/2026/endoscopic-spinal

A Szegedi Tudományegyetem honlapja. Hírek, információk jelentkezőknek, hallgatóknak, munkatársainknak és partnereinknek.

29/07/2026

Need an anatomy atlas? Looking for an English-language newspaper? Want to call home without running up an enormous phone bill?

Long before smartphones, Wi-Fi, and social media, students relied on a different kind of survival guide. Compiled by students for students, this EPSU (English Program Student Union) guidebook from the 1990's offered practical advice on everything new first-year students would find new, unusual or challenging.

Some of the tips may seem like ancient history today, but they offer a fascinating glimpse into everyday student life in Szeged three decades ago. While the practical advice has changed over the years, the idea behind it hasn't: making life a little easier for those who come after you.

Which tip brings back the strongest memories?

28/07/2026

https://www.med.u-szeged.hu/news-and-events/2026/precision-robotics-opens?objectParentFolderId=75834

Hungary’s first robotic center dedicated to the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias has begun operating at the University of Szeged. Compared with conventional systems, the new stereotactic robotic system offers patients a safer and more precise form of intervention. This world-class technology is be...