595 result(s) for universities
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Hungarian State Finances 55,000 Places At Universities Next Year
- 20 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed places at colleges and universities cannot be fewer than 55,000 next year, Government spokesman András Giró-Szász told a press conference today, on 19 December.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Hungarian State Finances 55,000 Places At Universities Next Year
- 20 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed places at colleges and universities cannot be fewer than 55,000 next year, Government spokesman András Giró-Szász told a press conference today, on 19 December.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...