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We believe that the machines shape the future but, in fact, it is rather the animals

07. Oct. 2026

In an age of accelerating technological advancement and artificial intelligence, the key to a sustainable future is not in the limitless increase of machine efficiency, but in the preservation of ...

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Not just an idea any more: functioning AI developments at the Faculty of Informatics

05. Oct. 2026

While in the first round of the competition series called AI Idea Competition, participants presented their innovative AI concepts and ideas, the recently held second round focused specifically on ...

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From Ideas to Working AI Solutions

18. Sep. 2026

The goal of the competition is to identify and support the most promising AI ideas, projects, and development teams. A total of 43 entries were submitted to the idea competition, including 33 ...

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A Natural Bile Acid May Contribute to the Spread of Ovarian Cancer

10. Sep. 2026

Secondary bile acids are produced by bacteria in the gut from primary bile acids through various chemical modifications. Secondary bile acids are reabsorbed from the gut into the bloodstream, where ...

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Vitamin D May Reduce Inflammatory Complications of Leukemia

09. Sep. 2026

The research focused on a rare hematologic cancer, acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). In APL, the development of certain white blood cells stalls at an immature stage, preventing them from properly ...

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Testing resistant super insulators at the University of Debrecen

02. Sep. 2026

Aerogels are the lightest solids in the world, more than 90 percent of the structure of which is composed of air. They are made by carefully replacing the liquid from a gel with gas. The materials ...

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International forum on IT innovations

01. Sep. 2026

In his welcoming speech at the opening ceremony, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at the University of Debrecen András Hajdu underlined the following: As the interest in the professional ...

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Professional Exchange on Artificial Intelligence

27. Aug. 2026

Advances in artificial intelligence are giving rise to revolutionary innovations and practical applications that continuously support scientific work, whether in medicine, engineering, the natural ...

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New discovery brings hope in the treatment of osteoarthritis

26. Aug. 2026

Articular cartilage is a smooth and elastic tissue that covers the surfaces of bone ends. It makes it possible for joints to move painlessly and with minimal friction. In a condition called ...

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Treasure retained from the drain: the future of greywater

24. Aug. 2026

Water shortages caused by climate change and urbanization are endangering our freshwater supplies to an ever-increasing extent. According to certain forecasts, almost half of the world’s population ...

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The place of futures studies in scientific decision-making

24. Aug. 2026

- In practice, scientific research is continuously making decisions or bets about the future. When we decide which research projects to fund, what sort of infrastructure to build, what kind of ...

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Daily oral care for brain health

19. Aug. 2026

Parodontitis commonly known as gum infection or gum recession, is an inflammatory disease of the soft tissues that support our teeth, caused by bacteria in dental plaque. Chief symptoms include ...

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“I do hereby confer upon you the degree and title of doctor…”

06. Jul. 2026

The first welcoming speech at the ceremony was delivered by Zoltán Bács, Rector of the University of Debrecen (UD). - This day marks several milestones for us. We will recognize young ...

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The present and future of inclusive education in Central Europe

15. Jun. 2026

Inclusive education is a pedagogical approach that intends to make sure that all students, regardless of their physical, intellectual, cultural or social background, should be able to learn in a ...

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Innovation-related networking in Shenzhen, China

29. May. 2026

During the course of this program, the researchers from the University of Debrecen gained direct insight into the innovation ecosystem of the Greater Bay Area in Southern China, where university ...

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World-Class Research and a Global Community at the Faculty of Science and Technology

18. May. 2026

The young people who filled the lecture hall in the Chemistry Building participated in the Friday afternoon event not only as students but also as active researchers. Organized by the International ...

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Proceedings in Classical Studies

11. May. 2026

This conference series was launched in 1999 by Professor György Németh, who was then the Head of the Department of Classical Philology and Ancient History at the Faculty of Humanities (BTK) of the ...

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Modern History Symposium

30. Apr. 2026

Last April, the Institute of History of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Debrecen (UD BTK) and the Department of Military History of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń ...

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Rare Items from DEENK at the Centennial of the Collegium Hungaricum

22. Apr. 2026

The University of Debrecen was also represented at the centennial exhibition, which illustrated the cultural-historical significance of the Collegium Hungaricum and comprehensively presented the ...

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Guests from Taiwan at the Faculty of Pharmacy

15. Apr. 2026

The head of the Taiwanese delegation, Liang Tzung Lin, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Taipei Medical University, and Ildikó Bácskay primarily reviewed the progress ...