News tagged with: academy

MTA Wishes to Be the ‘Counselor of the Nation’ in New Mission Statement

On Monday, a general assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) approved a new mission statement, following that in...

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Centralization in Sports Academy System to Improve Struggling Performance

The government has decided to implement a centralized sports academy system, according to a decision signed by Prime Minister Viktor...

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MTA President Turns to the Constitutional Court Over Debated MTA Law

According to earlier presumptions, President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) László Lovász, confirmed that he would turn to...

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Academics Lament MTA Law Vote, Minister Makes Promises and Reassurances

Following yesterday's Fidesz-KDNP majority's approval of the bill that redefines Hungarian academic and scientific life, the Forum of Academic Workers (ADF) held...

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Ruling Parties Vote to Restructure Science Academy, Academics Protest and Go to Court

Parliament, thanks to Fidesz-KDNP's two-third majority, has voted for the much-debated MTA bill. This means that the state will strip...

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Head of PMO On Minister’s Uncovered Promise: Science Academy Leader ‘Breached’ Agreement

In reaction to a leaked recording in which leader of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) László Palkovics promised MTA...

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Gov’t Says Academy Reforms Aim for More Effective Innovation, Not Political Control Over Science

Last week, despite protests, László Palkovics, leader of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM), presented the controversial MTA bill...

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DK Demands Withdrawal MTA Bill, Minister’s Departure

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has demanded the withdrawal of proposed legislation on the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) as...

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Science Academy Appeals to MPs, Asking Reconsideration of Forced Reform

On Tuesday night, leader of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM), László Palkovics presented the controversial bill on the Hungarian...

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Amid Demonstrations, Gov’t Presents Controversial MTA Bill to Parliament

Despite demonstrations and loud protests, on Tuesday, leader of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) László Palkovics, presented the bill...

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Government to Impose Total Control Over the Science Academy

According to the draft bill of the restructuring of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) published first by Index, in...

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Palkovics Rejects Compromise and is Ready to Use Force to Reform Academy

On Tuesday to ATV, Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) leader László Palkovics confirmed he would present the bill about...

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Academics Demonstrate for Research Freedom

A demonstration was held in Budapest on Thursday in support of the academic freedom of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences...

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A Letter of Intent Brings Accord Not Concord for the Academy

On Friday, MTA president László Lovász and the head of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) László Palkovics signed a letter...

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Hungarian Press Roundup: Dispute over Hungarian Academy of Sciences Rolls on

Two scientists at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences offer diametrically opposing takes on the government’s plan to restructure public research...

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In-Depth Analysis: Why Academy Circles Are Disturbed by the Govt’s Plans for Research Reform

Following April’s elections, the newly-founded Ministry for Innovation and Technology (ITM) lead by László Palkovics kick-started a controversial series of...

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Hungarian Director Béla Tarr and Cinematographer Máté Herbai Among Academy Invitees

A record number of more than 928 new members from 59 countries, including renowned Hungarian director and writer Béla Tarr...

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Orbán Gov’t Plans Greater Control Over Academy of Sciences’ Budget

According to recent press reports, the Orbán government's present draft budget includes a seemingly technical modification that would, according to...

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Despite Tight Schedules and Onerous Chores, Rising Hungarian Star Krisztofer Szerető Loves Football

One of the reasons behind Hungarian national team's failure following its successes at the 2016 Euro Cup is definitely the scarcity...

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Hungarians On Board Of The European Academy Of Sciences And Arts

Eleven Hungarian scientists and artists, including Zoltán Balog, the human resources minister, were elected members of the European Academy of...

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