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  • Former IOC President Thomas Bach awarded honorary doctorate by HUSS

    The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has awarded an honorary doctorate to Thomas Bach, the recently retired President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

  • German and Hungarian teams win title at the Budapest European Universities Volleyball Championship

    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (men) and Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) (women) were crowned as champions at the European Universities Volleyball Championship held in Budapest. The event concluded on Sunday with nearly full-house finals and a closing ceremony.

  • "Volleyball: TF can prove its worth on the international stage as well."

    The organization of the European Universities Volleyball Championship, starting with the official opening on Sunday, is a significant accomplishment for the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF).

  • More than a hundred international students start their studies at HUSS

    This year, Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) celebrates its centenary with more than a hundred international students.

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More than a hundred international students start their studies at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 18, 2025

This year, Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) celebrates its centenary with more than a hundred international students.

Sport without borders – Representatives from Guangzhou Sport University pay a visit to Hungarian University of Sports Science
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 16, 2025

On Tuesday, representatives of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and Guangzhou Sport University (GSU) discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two institutions, including sports science and football coach training.

The poster submission deadline for the 3rd Biomechanics Symposium has been extended
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 16, 2025

Participants can now upload their posters until September 22 for the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, organised by Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Department of Kinesiology. The even will be held at HUSS on October 13 and 14.

Invitation to Soroosh Mozaffaritabar’s doctoral public defence
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 11, 2025

The Doctoral School of Sport Sciences of the Hungarian University of Sports Science invites you Soroosh Mozaffaritabar’doctoral public defence.

The EASM2025 Conference concluded with a spectacular ceremony at an impressive venue in Budapest
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 8, 2025

The 33rd edition of the EASM conference held in Budapest ended with an eventful programme featuring award ceremonies, speeches, and a traditional folk dance performance. The host of the event, Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.

Gergely Csurilla's Research Reaches Final Round in the New Researcher Award at EASM2025
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 5, 2025

Gergely Csurilla, a researcher at the Centre for Sport Economics and Decision Sciences at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS), has been selected as one of the top three finalists in the New Researcher Award competition at the EASM2025 conference, with his academic paper.

Péter Szájer re-elected as technical committee member at World Aquatics
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 4, 2025

Péter Szájer, an assistant professor at Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), is beginning his second term at World Aquatics.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Functioning
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 4, 2025

Professor Ákos Koller and his excellent colleague Johanna Takács, along with two young undergraduate researchers, Darina Deák and Beáta Seregély, published an insightful article in the Q1-ranked journal LIFE (Basel).

EASM 2025 conference opens with inspiring evening at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
September 3, 2025

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) hosted the opening evening of the EASM 2025 conference to be held at HUSS between 2 and 5 September. The opening ceremony included welcoming distinguished guests, inspiring speeches, and vibrant performances.

Covid-19 research at HUSS on post-vaccination syndrome
Hungarian University of Sports Science
August 26, 2025

In recent days, an interesting article was published in the journal Vaccines on the adverse side effects of mRNA-LNP-based COVID-19 vaccines, specifically Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty and Moderna-Spikevax, by Professor János Szebeni and Professor Ákos Koller, the Chairman of Hungarian University of Sports Science’s (HUSS) Scientific Council.

HUSS’s the newly appointed honorary doctor, Thomas Bach delivers a speech – video
Hungarian University of Sports Science
August 25, 2025

Thomas Bach, the recently retired President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the newest honorary doctor of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), spoke with great emotion and admiration about HUSS and the Hungarian Olympic movement.

Former IOC President Thomas Bach awarded honorary doctorate by HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
August 21, 2025

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has awarded an honorary doctorate to Thomas Bach, the recently retired President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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# Lajos Mocsai

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) was also represented at the large-scale sports conference named sicSPORT held for the second time in Csíkszereda, Romania.

On 10 May, two newly announced honorary doctors’, namely that of Dr Li Li Ji’s and Dr Scott Powers’s name was inscribed on the marble plaque to be found at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) aims to provide for world-class quality not only in education and research but also in developing its facilities. We are pleased and proud to announce that the Csörsz street sports facility is scheduled to open this summer as part of Buda's largest campus development.

On 6 May, which is the Day of Hungarian Sport, the Wall of Hungarian Sports Stars was inaugurated at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS) in a ceremony amidst huge media interest.

Organised by the University of Physical Education of Budapest and the National Handball Academy of Balatonboglar, FISU recently attended the Sport and Innovation International Conference that aims to foster dialogue on recent findings, innovative ideas, and methods further turning these ideas into success. This year, the conference was host to around 300 participants from more 30 European universities.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the representatives of the University of Physical Education have participated a one-day visit to fulfill the invitation of the Embassy of Bern and to strengthen the partnership with our new institutional partner, the University of Bern.

Two prominent figures of international university sports discussed important issues last week. Newly elected president of the Hungarian University Sports Federation (HUSF) Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai and European University Sports Association (EUSA) President Adam Roczek met online and conducted fruitful discussions.

The International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) first ever online World Forum started on Wednesday 12 August with the opening ceremony held at the University of Physical Education (UPE), Budapest. The event was broadcasted by one of the Hungarian sport TV channels.

A press conference with an immense media attention was held at the University of Physical Education (UPE), Budapest two days before the official opening ceremony of 2020 FISU World Forum. Dr. Verena Burk, Chair of FISU Educational Committee also delivered a live speech through the digital platform. It was also revealed that the Hungarian sports channel Sport2TV will broadcast the opening ceremony.

Lajos Mocsai, the rector of the Hungarian University of Physical Education (UPE) is aware that organising the 2020 FISU World Forum in a digital form is a challenge but the proper technical background is provided to ensure it will go smoothly. He also believes that in the long run, the Forum will contribute to the rise of university sports worldwide. Interview with the former national handball team coach.

Lajos Mocsai PhD. Prof. h. c., Rector of the University of Physical Education has addressed an open letter to the university’s students as well as all young Hungarians and fellow citizens. The excellent teacher and sports expert shared his thoughts on the common responsibility of preventing the pandemic, the human moral and attitude as well as the up-to-dateness of the institution’s philosophy.

In response to the last year's invitation, Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai Rector of the University of Physical Education (UPE) has visited the German Sport University Cologne (GSU), which is one of the most remarkable European partner institutions of UPE. Prof. Dr. Heiko Strüder, Rector of GSU and Dr. Gerard King, International Director, hosted the delegation for two days (Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai Rector, Jörg Bauer, President of UPE Consortium and Andrea Rédli, International Coordinator of the International Relations Center).

A new partnership between The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and the University of Physical Education (UPE) in Budapest, Hungary, will create global opportunities for their students and faculty members who wish to expand their knowledge and research of coaching, sports science and physical education through real-life experiences.

UPE Delagation’s Visit in Southwestern United StatesThe representatives of the University of Physical Education, Budapest, namely Prof h.c. Lajos MOCSAI, Rector, Dr. habil Zsombor LACZA, Scientific Vice rector and Dr. habil Judit KADAR, Director of International Relations visited several sports related institutions in Southwestern United States.

Graduation Ceremony of the Spring Session of the International Coaching Course was held on 6th of June 2017 at Universtiy of Physical Education. 16 coaches of 15 countries has successfully completed their studies in badminton (2), football (4), handball (3), fencing (4) and general conditioning (3).

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