The University of Veterinary Medicine was home to the finals of the 3rd Animal Health Competition between 6 and 8 March 2020, where the top 10 high school teams tested their knowledge in the fields of animals, nature and environment.
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The night – a talk with Dr Péter Sótonyi on Kossuth Radio
Dr Péter Sótonyi, the rector of the University of Veterinary Medicine, was the guest of the writer, poet and literary historian Mihály Takaró at 9 p.m. 19th March on “The Night” show on Kossuth Radio. During the almost half-an-hour talk, the topics of Professor Sótonyi’s family, life, dedication to the horse, public role as well as the significance of the alma mater for the Hungarian veterinary faculty – and for the increasing international veterinary society – were all discussed.
Proof of Concept – Supporting innovative ideas at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
The final evaluation event of the first Proof of Concept (PoC) Programme of the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest took place on 9th March 2020. The programme was organised within the framework of the „University Innovation Ecosystem” call of the National Research, Development and Innovation Office.
Dr Tibor Bartha, the vice-rector for international affairs: We will adapt to the Z generation
Tibor Bartha, the vice-rector for international affairs, the Head of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, who is dominant in a group of friends. He has a sparkling personality, and people around him like to be entertained by his stories and the wisdom of his jokes. The following is an extract of our interview with him.
Changes in the work schedule of the Small Animal Clinic of the University of Veterinary Medicine
Dear pet owners, Because of the emergency procedures announced by the Government of Hungary for the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic from 12th March 2020 until withdrawal, the work schedule of the Small Animal Clinic of the University of Veterinary Medicine is subject to change as of 18th March 2020. Between 8 am and 8 pm: Emergency
Suture course was held with the help of the Norwegian Veterinary Society
Suture practice course was held for 20 Norwegian students on the 29th of February at the university. The goal of the course was to teach students how to do different suture techniques for skin closure.
Coronavirus: Further actions by the university
Concerning the epidemic situation of the Coronavirus, the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest has introduced stricter measures.
Registration for Summer School 2020 is now open
This one-week programme will help you to have a better understanding of what vets do. You will have the chance to try yourself in several vet-related activities.
The man who always has a team – Interview with fifth-year student Roland Sipos
Roland Sipos is a practical man with both feet firmly on the ground. His dedication to large animal medicine is clearly shown by the fact that he already has five heifers in his farm back in his Somogy County home.
Alexandra Ruff: Got some free time? Organize events!
Ever since her childhood, 11th-semester veterinary student Alexandra Ruff has always wanted to be a vet. However, when instructors asked their students what areas or what animal species they would like to specialize in, she never raised her hand.
Dr Ákos Jerzsele: We need to focus on using drugs that are sustainable in the long run
Pharmacology and toxicology are two major pillars of veterinary medicine. In his interview for our magazine, the head of the Pharmacology and Toxicology Institute and acting Vice-Rector for Science and Research Dr Ákos Jerzsele told us that without drugs, we would never be able to provide the kind of medical service we can offer today.
Chasing ticks from caves to the sky Interview with Dr. Sándor Hornok, the head of the Department of Parasitology and Zoology
Dr Sándor Hornok, the head of the Department of Parasitology and Zoology is in cooperation with researchers from 30 countries and has translated and edited nine esoteric books, most of which are related to the Buddhist religion and ideology.