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  • HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary

    Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

  • Registration is open for the 3rd Biomechanics Symposium

    Those interested can register for the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation to be organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Department of Kinesiology to be held on 13 and 14 October, 2025.

News


International Coaching Course material by Hungarian expert launched with 2025 SUP World Championships
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 2, 2025

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) proudly announces the release of new international-level course material authored by András Szabó, staff member of HUSS, at the special request of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) SUP Committee.

Ákos Koller represented Hungary and HUSS at a sports science conference in Bangkok
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 1, 2025

Professor Ákos Koller, Chair of the Scientific Council of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and researcher at the Institute of Sport Physiology attended an international sports science conference with the aim of strengthened professional ties between Hungary and Thailand.

Hungarian University of Sports Science hosts successful international summer school
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 30, 2025

As part of its centenary celebrations, Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) hosted its first international summer school between 21 and 25 June 2025. The event brought together 4 leading experts from around the globe and a total of 26 participants from 10 different countries.

HUSS delegation visits Georgian partner institution through Pannónia Scholarship Programme
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 26, 2025

As part of the Pannonia Scholarship Programme, the delegation of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) made an official visit to Georgian State Teaching University of Physical Education in Tbilisi, a partner institution of HUSS to discuss issues related to digitalisation and internationalisation.

HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 20, 2025

Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

Hungarian University of Sports Science to Host International Summer Camp on Cutting-Edge Research Topics
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

As part of its centenary celebrations, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) will host an international summer camp on campus between 21 and 26 June, 2025. The event will bring together leading experts from around the globe and a diverse group of participants for a week of intensive learning and scientific exchange.

International recognition for Tibor Hortobágyi: Biomechanics journal earns prestigious ranking
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Professor Tibor Hortobágyi, research professor at the Department of Kinesiology at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), has received significant international recognition for his editorial leadership, having achieved major progress in elevating the international ranking of the journal Biomechanics.

Olympic Dreams for Salvadoran Judoka Studying at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Diego Calix, a Salvadoran judoka, began his studies at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) last year and has since made significant progress in the world judo rankings.

The first issue of the second volume of SPRINT is published
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 16, 2025

The latest issue of SPRINT – Sports Research International (Volume 2, Issue 1) has officially been released, delivering a fresh wave of peer-reviewed insights into sports science, athlete health, and performance optimization.

An article by a research group at HUSS wins second prize
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 11, 2025

The April 2024 study published by the Hungarian University of Sports Science’s (HUSS) Research Centre for Molecular Exercise Science led by Professor Zsolt Radák, earned a shared second-place Best Scientific Paper award from the Anatomical Society of the United Kingdom, founded in 1887.

Yoga on a summer morning: international day of yoga “comes” to HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 28, 2025

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre of the Embassy of India is organizing a free yoga session on the morning of June 21 at the athletics track of the Dr. Koltai Jenő Sports Centre, part of the campus of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

Successful international participation in Florida – Tamás Csányi represented HUSS at the AIESEP conference
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 27, 2025

Dr habil. Tamás Csányi represented the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) at this year’s AIESEP international conference held at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida between 19 and 22 May.

Event calendar


# Tamás Sterbenz

Three prominent personalities of the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS), Dr habil. Márta Szmodis, Dr habil. Tamás Sterbenz and Dr habil. László Tóth have been appointed as university professors.

The Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS), the National Handball Academy (NHA) and the Handball-Specific Methodology Centre held the 5th Sport and Innovation Conference between 14 and 16 September 2022. The joint sports science event focussed on the issue of talent and performance.

The list of competitors representing the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) at the European University Games (EUG) in Lodz has been finalised. It is the first time that a Hungarian higher education institution is going to participate at the EUG with 102 athletes and a total delegation of 126 participants.

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.

A six-member delegation led by the rector of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), dr. Tamás Sterbenz, met with the leaders and representatives of 11 international sports federations in Lausanne that is known as the home of federations on 26 April.

Last week, Dr. Tamás Sterbenz, Rector and Dr. Judit Kádár, Director of International Relations have visited Sports University of Tirana (SUT). It was Dr. Tamás Sterbenz's first international trip as a rector, and several relevant discussions fostered our collaboration with our Albanian partner.

Recently the University of Physical Education has hosted a special event organized by the Hungarian Embassy in the Philippines. The University of Physical Education welcomed seventy Philippine students studying in Hungary at this unique “Alumni Event”.

Dr. habil. Tamás Sterbenz ceremoniously received his mandate as rector of the University of Physical Education from President of Hungary János Áder in the Sándor Palace. According to the decision of the President, the appointment of the new rector lasts for 5 years, taking effect from 1st October, 2021.

Dr. Tamás Sterbenz, the newly elected rector of University of Physical Education of Budapest has ambitious plans. In his view, UPE will need to “change gear” and become an influential actor in the field of higher education.

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.

As the saying goes in sports, Dr. habil. Tamás Sterbenz, Vice Rector for General Affairs at the University of Physical Education (UPE) had to be away from the pitch for two weeks, but he is back at work now. He is looking forward to a busy period because the National Accreditation Board’s (MAB) accreditation procedure and the development of UPE’s educational programmes give him enough work to do in the near future.  

The main organisers of FISU World Forum, the University of Physical Education (UPE), the Hungarian University Sport Federation (HUSF) and the Technology Provider Digital Success Program (DSP) expect different benefits from the Forum. Interview with UPE Vice-Rector, Dr. Tamás Sterbenz and DJP project supervisor, Dr. Levente András Gál. 

The leadership delegation of the Beijing Sports University was hosted by the University of Physical Education (UPE) management and the International Relations Center. The five-member Chinese delegation came to renew the cooperation of more than 15 years between our institutions, to find and negotiate about new opportunities.

A 10-member Taiwan delegation was hosted by the leadership of the University of Physical Education (UPE) and the International Relations Center. We have been in contact with the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) through the National Taiwan Sports University (NTSU) and now a meeting was held on the new UPE campus.

The delegation of the University of Physical Education has traveled to Germany for launching a new academic partnership. During the two-day visit, the representative had formal and informal meetings.

Dr. Tamás Sterbenz, Vice rector for general affairs and Dr. Judit Kádár, Director of the International Relations Center, visited the University of New Mexico in October.

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