BCE Világgazdasági Tanszék - CUB Department of World Economy

Our bachelor, master and doctorate students visited on last Friday! They walked in the medieval scenes of the , the and the , after learning about film making and its international economic and business aspects.

Dr. Ágnes Szunomár, the Head of Institute of Global Studies, has recently been featured in several major international and Hungarian publications such as The New York Times, Science Business and Pénzcentrum, sharing expert insights on Hungary’s growing economic and political ties with China, and their broader implications for Hungarian academia and EU relations.

Congratulations for Ági!

To read more:
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/world/europe/hungary-orban-china-fidesz-magyar.html
Science|Business: https://sciencebusiness.net/news/research-and-innovation-gap/academic-huxit-hungarian-researchers-speak-out-impact-eu-ban
Pénzcentrum: https://www.penzcentrum.hu/gazdasag/20260501/sulyos-fuggoseget-vett-a-nyakaba-magyarorszag-kiderult-mekkora-arat-fizetunk-a-keleti-szuperhatalom-terjeszkedeseert-1197929/amp

Súlyos függőséget vett a nyakába Magyarország: kiderült, mekkora árat fizetünk a keleti szuperhatalom terjeszkedéséért - Pénzcentrum Kína, az örök rejtély. Kapitalista gazdaság, szocialista politika, évtizedek óta tartó robusztus – bár az utóbbi években lassuló – növekedés. A nyugati minták adaptálása után napjainkban a világ vezető innovatív országa. Honnan jött, hol tart most a kínai gazdaság? A Pé...

Ever dreamt of saving our planet with Tom Hanks or hunting monsters with Geralt of Rivia? Join our half-day trip to Korda Studios on the 22nd of May!

During our trip, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a rich behind-the-scenes experience and gain deeper insights into film production. The tour promises to be fun and engaging, so don’t miss out on this opportunity! Our program is expected to last from around 10:45 until 16:00, so you will have a full day of memorable experiences! Plus, travel and guided tour costs will be covered by the World Economy Department!

To register, please send an email to [email protected]. Make sure to save your spot before the 15th of May as places are limited!🙂

(Please note: the invitation is open only to students of the Department of World Economy, i.e. Global Economy and Business specialization in IB BSc, International Economy and Business MSc programme, World Economy specialization in IR BA, World Economy PhD sub-programme.)

Our colleague and head of institute, Ágnes Szunomár participated at European Pulse Forum in Barcelona, organised by Politico, in panel From EVs to self-driving cars: The next frontiers in European mobility.
For more information, see: https://www.politico.eu/european-pulse-forum-2026/