{"id":48912,"date":"2026-08-04T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=48912"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:02:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:02:19","slug":"international-alumni-meeting-held-in-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2026\/08\/international-alumni-meeting-held-in-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"International alumni meeting held in Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"
On July 17, 2026, Semmelweis University\u2019s Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs organized an international alumni meeting at the Embassy of Hungary in Berlin. More than a hundred guests attended the event, including German students who had graduated from Semmelweis University, alumni currently practicing in Germany, and university leaders and representatives.<\/div>\n

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At the start of the event, Judit Kindert, Counselor for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Embassy of Hungary in Berlin, welcomed the attendees.<\/p>\n

The meeting was opened by Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University; in his welcome speech, he emphasized the importance of ties to the university:<\/p>\n

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You carry forward not only the name of our institution, but also the legacy of our namesake, Ign\u00e1c Semmelweis. However, our task is not merely to preserve the values bequeathed to us, but also to build upon and enrich them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In his speech, he stressed that German ties had always played a prominent role in the life of Semmelweis University. Thanks to the German-language program launched in 1983, Germany and the university have realized numerous significant collaborations, common scientific symposia, and joint educational programs over the last more than four decades.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Al\u00e1n Alp\u00e1r, Vice-Rector for International Studies, in which he outlined Semmelweis University\u2019s international presence, with particular emphasis on the achievements and significance of its German-language programs. He explained that, in addition to Budapest, the university had teaching locations in several European countries – Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Romania, and Serbia. He underlined that international students made up more than 35 percent of the student body, coming from 123 countries around the world. Among them, German students represent the largest group.<\/p>\n

Dr. Joel L\u00fcthy, Alumni President of Asklepios Campus Hamburg (ACH), presented the history, current operations, and achievements of the past few years of ACH, Semmelweis University\u2019s binational faculty in Hamburg. In his presentation, he also discussed the role of the ACH alumni community, its programs, and future initiatives.<\/p>\n\n [slb_exclude]\n

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Following the presentations, a buffet reception awaited the participants, featuring Hungarian culinary specialties, beverages, and live music. The gathering provided an opportunity for members of the alumni community to strengthen personal and professional ties, evoke shared university memories, and exchange their experiences and professional insights. The closing event of the meeting helped former students of Semmelweis University to expand and nurture their ties to the institution.<\/p>\n

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The Semmelweis University delegation<\/h6>\n

The Hungarian delegation was led by Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely and included Dr. Al\u00e1n Alp\u00e1r; Dr. P\u00e9ter Nyir\u00e1dy, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (\u00c1OK); Dr. Veronika M\u00fcller, Vice-Dean of \u00c1OK; Dr. Andr\u00e1s Kiss, Director of the Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine; Dr. Tam\u00e1s Heged\u00fcs, Head of the Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs, along with Deputy Director Levente B\u00e9la V\u00e1g\u00f3; Judit Szlov\u00e1k, Head of the Directorate\u2019s Bilateral and Priority German Relations Department; and \u00c9va Cz\u00e9km\u00e1n, international expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00c9va Cz\u00e9km\u00e1n \u2013 Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs
\nTranslation: Dr. Bal\u00e1zs Csizmadia
\nPhotos by Christian O. Bruch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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