In the fall of 2017, common thinking began on the need for trained, open-minded swine health and breeding professionals whose knowledge can meet today’s expectations. As a result, a three-semester long special college started at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest in March 2018 with 16 students. In each semester the participants covered 2-2 individual
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“Almost all of us came out of his overcoat, we started our careers with his approach and teachings in our backpacks” – commemoration of Dr. László Papp
Dedicated to the memory of the outstanding lecturer and practitioner of veterinary internal medicine Dr. László Papp, we held a memorial meeting in the Department of Internal Medicine of the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Vet community incited by 13th Practice Management Conference – visitor turnout doubles for this year’s largest veterinary conference
One of the largest events for the Hungarian veterinary community was hosted by the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest this year
Univet’s Alumni Office switches to higher gear
As part of the latest Alumni Reunion, the Alumni Office of the University of Veterinary Medicine hosted the graduates of the 1994 academic year in the newly-renovated Student Centre, where the participants could relive their old university memories and discuss the progress of their professional and personal careers over the past 25 years. The Alumni
University’s “International Open Day” welcomed visitors from 9 countries
Future veterinary students got an insight into the life of the Budapest and Üllő campuses. Coming from Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Greece, Korea, Australia and Brazil, the guests visited the pet and large animal clinics, the equine clinic and learned about the University’s history and the training programme.
Our goal is to launch the University’s new golden age – Interview with Dr Péter Sótonyi, the rector of the University
Why was it so important for the University of Veterinary Medicine to regain its independence? What does the rector consider as the key achievements of his first term? What goals did he set for his new term? These are some of the questions we discussed with Professor Péter Sótonyi on the occasion that he got
Irish vets, unite! The University’s Irish students were given a presentation on an association of professionals
The University aims to support its students in as many areas as possible. As part of these efforts, the institution hosted Veterinary Ireland’s event to give an insight into their activities to the future Irish vets studying in Budapest.
We hosted the first meeting of the new Wildlife Exotics Zoo Club of UNIVET Budapest
The students of the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest held a talk introducing students to wildlife medicine.
We Visited Several International Educational Fairs in October
The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest visited several other educational fairs during October, where the students could meet with our team personally and get answers to all their questions. At every fair, many students were excited and curious, expressing their wish to be a veterinarian student in Hungary. Our representatives visited: Turkey, Istanbul/Ankara/Izmir/Tarsus – school
Career Day features job search tips, professional challenges and constant development
The University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest held its second Career Day to provide first-hand tips and advice for students on their career opportunities after graduation.
The fall semester’s SAM-buddy peer-mentoring program has come to its end
We look forward to having more upper-year students as mentors for the spring semester! A brand new second phase of the peer-mentoring program called SAM-buddy 2.0. begins in March 2020