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University of Miskolc and CATL Debrecen Sign Cooperation Agreement

MTI-Hungary Today 2024.06.21.
Rector Zita Horváth (L) and CATL’s European manager Jason Chen (R)

The University of Miskolc (ME) and CATL Debrecen have signed a cooperation agreement that involves the company participating in student practical training, developing university curricula, and supporting the institution’s scientific and research activities.

This agreement will open new career opportunities for technical and engineering graduates in the battery and automotive industries. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, with CATL contributing to ME’s programs in engineering, earth and environmental sciences, mechanical engineering, and computer science.

At the signing ceremony, Jason Chen, general manager of CATL’s European operations, stated that

the company aims to enhance the sustainability of transport in Europe and is relying on Hungarian talent to operate its facilities in Hungary.

According to the press release, ME’s objective is to become a leading teaching and research university regionally, nationally, and internationally, addressing the labor market needs for the coming decades. Zita Horváth, Rector of ME, emphasized that the university

must compete not only in the higher education sector but also for joint research projects with industry and companies.”

CATL’s factory in Debrecen is set to become one of the largest employers in eastern Hungary. With its long-term commitment to Hungary, the company considers it essential to be involved in workforce training and to support educational institutions.

Fact

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) is a major global player in the battery industry, holding a 37 percent market share worldwide. The company operates 13 manufacturing bases, six R&D centers, and has four factories that have achieved carbon-neutral certification.

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Via MTI; Featured Image: Facebook / Miskolci Egyetem (University of Miskolc)


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