University of Pannonia - Faculty of Business and Economics

Our Colleagues Appointed as HR Division Ambassadors for Hungary

Dr. Anikó Csepregi and Dr. Eszter Bogdány, faculty members of the Department of Management at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pannonia, have been appointed HR Division Ambassadors for Hungary for the 2026–2029 term. 🇭🇺🌍

🏛️ Founded in 1936, the Academy of Management (AOM) is a leading international professional association for management and organisation scholars, bringing together more than 21,000 members from over 120 countries. It provides a global platform for research, teaching, professional development, collaboration, and the dissemination of scholarly knowledge.

🤝 As part of AOM, the Human Resources Division promotes scholarship in personnel and human resource management, supports the dissemination of research findings, and strengthens professional connections among HR researchers, educators, and practitioners.

🌐 Launched in 2008, the HR Division Ambassadors Program currently connects ambassadors from 44 countries. During their three-year term, the University of Pannonia faculty members will represent Hungary within this international community and contribute to strengthening national, regional, and global HR networks, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across research, teaching, and organisational practice.

👏 We congratulate them on their appointment and wish them every success in their ambassadorial roles.

Moving to a new country is exciting - but we know it can also feel overwhelming. ✈️📦

That's why we've created our Student Guide - your go-to resource with everything you need to prepare for your move and feel confident before you arrive at the University of Pannonia.

📘 Explore the guide and start your journey with confidence.
https://international.uni-pannon.hu/studentguide

Moving to a new country is exciting—but we know it can also feel overwhelming. ✈️📦

From preparing your documents to finding accommodation, opening a bank account, getting around the city, and settling into student life, there's a lot to organize before your journey begins.

That's why we've created our Student Guide—your go-to resource with everything you need to prepare for your move and feel confident before you arrive at the University of Pannonia.

📘 Explore the guide and start your journey with confidence.

https://international.uni-pannon.hu/studentguide

🌍🎓 Missed the first application round? It's not too late!

Join the University of Pannonia Mentor Team and help welcome our new international students as they begin their first weeks of university life next semester. 🤝✨

As a mentor, you'll not only provide practical support but also take part in community events, make new friends, and gain valuable international experience. 🌎💙

If you'd like to be part of a supportive community and help fellow students from all around the world, apply to become an international mentor by August 10! 🚀

🔗 Details: https://international.uni-pannon.hu/component/content/article/second-call-for-applications-become-a-mentor-for-international-students

🌍🤝 Successful realization of the project “Empowering Open Innovation Tourism Networks” (EOITN) project, supported by the International Visegrad Fund 🎉

✅ The project has successfully strengthened innovation capacities across the Visegrad region and Serbia. 🚀

📅 The activities were realized between January 2025 and July 2026. The initiative united academic institutions from Poland 🇵🇱, the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Hungary 🇭🇺, and Serbia 🇷🇸 to foster cross-sector cooperation. 🤝

In the case of Vrnjacka Banja (Serbia) 🏞️ as a tourism destination, the project achieved a 72.6% increase 📈 in collaborative ties among stakeholders.

Key outputs include a new open innovation digital platform 💻 and a transferable methodology 📚 for building resilient tourism ecosystems. 🌿

This way, the project establishes a vital framework for long-term competitiveness 📊 and sustainable regional development. 🌱

📄 Final report: https://hit-vb.kg.ac.rs/eoitn/final-project-report/

🎬🤖 The Storytelling with AI Summer Camp has successfully come to an end 🌍✨

Over the course of two inspiring days, our international students explored the exciting connection between artificial intelligence 🤖 and storytelling 📖 through a series of creative, hands-on workshops. 💡🎨

Participants discovered innovative ways to use AI in creative processes, developed their own stories ✍️, and gained valuable insights into the world of digital media production. 💻🎞️

One of the highlights of the camp was a visit to the Uni-Pannon Media Studio, where students had the opportunity to experience a professional media studio 🎥🎙️ and try out state-of-the-art production equipment. 🚀✨

🚀 The VoWoCo Skill Matrix for Women Entrepreneurs is Now Available 👩‍💼📊

Women entrepreneurs need more than generic business advice - they need support that reflects the real skills, challenges, and opportunities shaping their everyday work. 💡

The VowocoProject has turned this need into action by developing an evidence-based Skill Matrix that identifies the most important entrepreneurial competencies for women. 🌍✨

The matrix is based on the experiences of women entrepreneurs from Hungary, Italy, Portugal, and Türkiye, placing real needs and practical insights at its core. 🇭🇺🇮🇹🇵🇹🇹🇷

🔎 Discover the key competencies women entrepreneurs need today!
▶ https://www.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/en/vowoco-skillmatrix-pressrelease/

🎓 Celebrating New Alumni at Our Degree Party 🌍

To celebrate the achievements of our graduating international students 🎓, we hosted a special Degree Party, marking the end of an important chapter and the beginning of an exciting new journey.

During the event, our graduates were officially welcomed into the University of Pannonia Alumni Community, symbolizing that they will always remain a valued part of our university family.

Congratulations to all our graduates! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of your achievements and wish you every success in your future careers and personal lives. Wherever your journey takes you, remember that you will always have a home at the University of Pannonia. 💫

📸 Marcell F*x

🌍 Professional Achievements at the EATSA 2026 Conference

From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the 12th Annual Conference of EATSA - The Euro-Asia Tourism Studies Association – was held in Poland, where colleagues and PhD students from the Department of Tourism at the University of Pannonia actively represented our university. 🎓

The central theme of the conference was the role of tourism in connecting people in a rapidly changing and technologically transforming world. Our colleagues and students presented several research projects and conference papers at the event. 📚✨

🏆 We are especially delighted and honoured that PhD student Eszter Csontó received the Best PhD Paper Award.

👏 We are also proud that Dr Petra Gyurácz-Németh was elected Vice President of EATSA’s European Region.

A detailed report on the conference is available at the following link:
🔗 https://www.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/en/eatsa2026-department-tourism/