EU-Balkan Observatory
The Balkan Observatory, an initiative by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK), is dedicated to exploring the geographic and cultural complexities of the Balkan region.
Digital Society Research
Exploring Artificial Intelligence, Digital Ethnography, and Online Activism In an era defined by rapid technological progress, societies have undergone unprecedented transformations across ecological, economic, political, and social realms. The pervasive influence of technology, from the reach of social media platforms to the immersive experiences offered by virtual and augmented reality, is shaping our lives in […]
Research & Studies
Key iASK Research Fields Projects iASK conducts a wide range of diverse research projects that tackle pressing challenges and promote innovation and sustainable development. Research Applications Be a Part of iASK Innovation: Apply to the Fellowship Program Experience the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration at iASK through its Fellowship Program. view more Library and Collections
Land Research
Core Fields: Land Use Planning: Shaping Sustainable Land Development Human Impacts on Land Resources: Evaluating Environmental Footprints Land-based Ecosystem Services: Understanding Ecological Functions Sustainable Land Use: Promoting Responsible Resource Management Land Resources Conservation: Preserving Land Quality Environmental Informatics: Integrating Data for Informed Decision-making Land Policy: Influencing Regulations and Guidelines Environmental Law: Navigating Legal Frameworks for […]
Projects
Exploring Innovation and Sustainable Development iASK conducts a wide range of diverse research projects that tackle pressing challenges and promote innovation and sustainable development. The interdisciplinary approach bridges diverse fields, including climate science, soil research, social innovation, global challenges, complexity, and community engagement. The aim of these diverse research fields is to gain a deeper […]
Water Research
Sustainable Water Resources and Management at iASK The water research initiatives center around the sustainable management of water resources, with a focus on agricultural water resources development. Water, as a vital and finite resource, requires responsible utilization to ensure the well-being of ecosystems and human societies. Interdisciplinary innovative strategies and technologies are explored to address […]
Current Projects
Soils for Europe Project Horizon Europe Framework Program (HORIZON) project No. 101091115 2022-2027 The EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ is leading the transition towards healthy soils by 2030. Research is key to achieving eight ambitious objectives that include reducing desertification, conserving soil organic carbon stocks and improving soil structure to enhance soil biodiversity. […]
Climate Change Adaptation
Evolutionary Perspectives on Adaptation and Global Survival The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) is dedicated to innovative climate change research, recognizing the urgent challenge of adapting to a changing climate and developing global survival strategies. From the perspective of evolutionary biology, research explores the profound implications of climate change on ecological systems and human […]
Completed Projects
The Bakony Social Innovation Project Supported by VEB2023 ECOC Program 2022-2023 The Bakony Social Innovation Project supported the development of cultural-artistic programs in the participating municipalities (Bakonynána, Borzavár, Jásd and Nagyesztergár), which are part of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture (VEB2023 ECOC) Program, through research work. The fieldwork used the tool of ‘co-creation’, […]
English iASK Volumes
Norbert Kroó: Revolutions in XXIst Century Science and Technology This book is an expanded version, complete with examples, of lectures on twenty-first-century science and technologies. September 26, 2022 > Ferenc Miszlivetz – István Sümegi – Gábor Szabó – Ildikó Szommer – Erzsébet Tokaji Nagy: Heroic Times This content is available only in Hungarian. June 29, […]
Research Applications
Experience the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration at iASK through its Fellowship Program. As an institute that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, iASK fosters dialogue and cooperation across diverse fields such as environmental science, economy, history, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, physics, visual arts, and music. By offering a fresh perspective on sustainable development, cultural heritage preservation, and […]
Other published Volumes
Izabella Agárdi: On the Verge of History In her analysis, Izabella Agárdi traces the interactions between micro- and macro- narratives as well as the specific tools women of this generation appropriate to talk about personal memories of their often traumatic past. September 1, 2022 > Pecularities of Digital Communications and Internet Entrepreneurship of Russian-speaking Communities […]
