Meeting between Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China, and Óbuda University

On Monday, September 25, 2023, a meeting was held between representatives of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China, and Óbuda University and Sándor Rejtő Faculty in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting was held to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the two universities.
The Óbuda University held talks with its new Chinese partner on the launch of international student and teacher mobility programs, joint training, and research and development ideas. 
The meeting was attended by the representatives of Zhengzhou University: Mr. Prof. Dr. Zhang Xiao Vice President, Ms. Prof. Dr. Tan Hongling Director of International Cooperation and Exchange Department, Mr. Prof Dr. Yang Kun Dean of Physics and Electronic Engineering College, Mr. Prof Dr. Wu Xuehong Vice Dean of Energy and Power Engineering College, Ms. Prof. Dr. Zhang Xiaojing Vice Dean of Material and Chemical Engineering College, Mr. Prof. Dr. Zhang Qiuwen Vice Dean of Computer and Communication Engineering College, Mr. Győző Zijian Co-ordinator/interpreter, Mr. Jin Xin Co-ordinator.
The meeting began with a welcome from rector Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács who expressed his pleasure in hosting the delegation from China. He then introduced the participants from ÓU.
Prof. Dr. Zhang Xiao Vice President gave an overview of Zhengzhou University: a comprehensive university focusing not only on light industry. He discussed the university’s strengths in informatics, food engineering, and chemical engineering.
After the meeting, the partners signed an education and research cooperation agreement
Following the successful international meeting, Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács Rector summarised: „Today, we held discussions with a delegation from the Zhengzhou University of Light Industry in China on the launch of international mobility programs, joint training and research and developments. At Óbuda University, in line with my strategy as Rector, we pay particular attention to the quality of international student programs and are committed to increasing the proportion of international graduate students in our programs.”
In connection with the meeting Dr. habil. László Koltai, Dean of the Sándor Rejtő Faculty, explained: „Our universities are well-positioned to work together to develop new technologies and to train the next generation of engineers”.
The meeting between Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, and Óbuda University was a positive step towards strengthening the relationship between the two universities. The collaboration between the two universities has the potential to benefit students, researchers, and industry in both China and Hungary.

Kirgizian Technical University Delegation Visits Óbuda University Rejtő Sándor Faculty

A delegation from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after Iskhak Razzakov (KSTU) visited the Óbuda University Rejtő Sándor Faculty on September 12, 2023.

The delegation was led by the university’s rector, Professor Chynybaev Mirlan Koichubekovich. The delegation was joined by several other prominent leaders: Professor Akylbek Chymyrov Vice Rector for International Relations, Professor Imiila Rysbaeva Director of the Institute of Technology, Professor Kabaeva Gulnara Director of the Institute of Information Technologies, Professor Saltanat Kozhobaeva Director of the Institute of Architecture and Design.

The delegation met with the faculty’s dean, Professor László Koltai, and other and other faculty leaders, such as Professor Rita Bodáné Kendrovics, Associate Dean for Education and Professor Edit Csanák, Associate Dean for Research.

The delegation also visited the faculty’s laboratories and classrooms.

The purpose of the visit was to discuss the possibility of establishing a partnership between the two universities. The two sides discussed areas of cooperation, such as student and teacher exchange, double degree, joint research, and faculty development.

Professor Chynybaev Mirlan Koichubekovich said that he was impressed with the Óbuda University Rejtő Sándor Faculty. He said that the faculty has a strong reputation in the field of engineering, and that he is confident that the two universities can work together to achieve great things.

Professor Koltai said that he is also excited about the possibility of a partnership with the Kyrgyz State Technical University. He said that the two universities share many common goals, and that he is confident that they can work together to benefit both students and faculty.

The delegation’s visit was a positive step towards establishing a partnership between the two universities. Both sides are committed to working together to create a mutually beneficial relationship.

In addition to the meetings and discussions, the delegation also had the opportunity to visit some of the city’s landmarks, such as the Várkert Bazár near to the Buda Castle. They also enjoyed a traditional Hungarian dinner at a local restaurant.

The delegation’s visit was a success, and both sides are looking forward to further cooperation in the future.

Successful registration week at the Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering

The Registration Week of the Rejtő Faculty of the University of Óbuda took place between 4 and 8 September 2023. The Faculty offered a number of opportunities for applicants to get acquainted with the Faculty, its training programmes and to ask questions to the faculty and staff.

During the registration week, the Rejtő Faculty organised a number of events, including an introductory event with presentations by the Faculty’s managers and lecturers to the first-year students. During the event, applicants were introduced to the history of the Faculty, the university organisation and services, the study system and requirements, the faculties and training programmes, and the cultural and sporting opportunities of university life.

The staff of the Faculty and of the Student Council gave informative talks to the applicants about the specificities of the training and the university life, the patronage teaching system, but also about the research carried out at the Faculty.

The first year students were positive about the opportunities offered by the Faculty and said that the registration week had helped them to be better prepared for their integration into higher education.

The Faculty’s management is pleased to announce that the registration week was a success and that the RKK remains committed to providing applicants with the best possible opportunities to learn about the Faculty and its training programmes.