Winter School Wrap-Up: Globalization, Law, and Future Directions – The fourth day of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School

The fourth day of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School delved into the intricate relationship between globalization, law, and cultural narratives, focusing on how legal frameworks adapt to a rapidly changing world. The morning panel, “Globalization and New International Legal Frameworks,” brought together experts such as Damir Banović (University of Sarajevo), Csaba Győry (ELTE, Hungary), Áron Fábián, […]
Technology, AI, and Environmental Humanities – The third day of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School

The third day of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School was dedicated to the political, ethical, and cultural implications of technological advancements, particularly AI and robotics, as well as the role of environmental humanities in addressing global sustainability challenges. The discussions engaged scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, emphasizing the intersections between technology, governance, and ecology. […]
Colorful flowers, flowing water, and trees with tangled branches: Exhibition by Magdolna Mihály

Part of a special event of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School: Exhibition by Magdolna Mihály. Can be visited in the Festetics Palace. Opening speech at the exhibition: Dear Guests, We warmly welcome you to the opening of Magda Mihály’s exhibition “Dreamscapes of Nature” My name is Katalin Kosdi, and I am a colleague at […]
Cultural Heritage, Memory, and the EU-Balkan Observatory – The second day of the Winter School

The second day of the Winter School was dedicated to cultural heritage, memory, and regional dynamics, with a special focus on the EU-Balkan Observatory. The first panel, “Global Intersections: Evolving and Preserving Cultural Heritage Across Borders,” explored the ways in which heritage is transformed through cross-border interactions, digital sharing, and shifting identities. Chaired by Anikó […]
Opening Ceremony and Science Diplomacy in a Changing World – Day 1 of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School

Day 1 of the 7th UNESCO MOST Winter School tackled the role of science in resolving global crises, exploring the tensions between disruption and stability in the face of climate change, armed conflicts, resource crises, and the rapid rise of AI. Engaging discussions highlighted how interdisciplinary research and innovation can drive solutions in an era of uncertainty. The event […]
The 10th International Kraft Conference

The 10th International Kraft Conference held at the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg welcomed over fifty speakers from nine different countries accross the globe. Please click the following link and scroll down for further information ont he programme here: In our short recap we are giving a summary on the presentations held by Prof. Stefano […]
The 10th International Kraft conference

The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) organises The 10th International Kraft conference between 2-4 December 2024. This three-day event will focus on the challenges, successes, and opportunities in heritage-based urban and regional development, drawing from both international examples and local best practices. As we mark the 10th edition, it’s a great opportunity to reflect […]
The Artist as Citizen 2024 Conference in Berlin

The event entitled ‘Freedom, Culture, Citizenship and the changing role of the Artist in the staccato society – A European Perspective: The Artist as Citizen’ is organised by the Europaïsche Akademie Berlin (EAB) in cooperation with the European House for Culture (EHfC) and supported by Felix Meritis Connecting Cultures (FMCC). The conference will take place from 30 […]
Geopolitical transformations from regional perspectives – International workshop

„Geopolitical transformations from regional perspectives”: International workshop organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies (iASK), Kőszeg and the ISES Foundation, Jean Monnet Center for Excellence Date: 2nd October, 2024 2 p.m. Venue: Europe House, Kőszeg, Chernel street 14. Title: Toward Enhanced Partnership between the EU and the Republic of Korea Keynote speech by: Jae-Seung LEE […]
About the 4th International Balkans, Anatolia, Caucasia, and Turkistan Geography Art, Culture, History, and Folklore Congress/Art Events

4th International Balkans, Anatolia, Caucasia, and Turkistan Geography Art, Culture, History, and Folklore Congress/Art Events, organized under the leadership of Turkey’s Aydın Adnan Menderes University Turkish Art and Culture Application and Research Center Directorate and hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg, Hungary. This prestigious event will take place on 24-25 September 2024 at the Institute’s headquarters […]
Students from ELTE Bibó István College participated in a weekend-long block seminar at iASK

As part of an ongoing partnership, students from ELTE Bibó István College for Advanced Studies participated in a weekend-long block seminar at iASK. The course, focusing on global inequalities, was taught by Jody Jensen, director of transdisciplinary research and collaboration at iASK. The course was built around a bespoke syllabus, designed to enable the students […]
On the first and second day of the 6th UNESCO MOST Winter School

On the first day of the 6th UNESCO MOST Winter School we started our programme with the presentation of the international context and its characteristics, then continued with understanding the transformation of spaces through artistic activism. How do the upheaval in the international community, the time of war and the yearning for peace change the […]