European Perspectives on Global Transformation: Insights from the iASK Summer Seminar
European Perspectives on Global Transformation: Insights from the iASK Summer Seminar How can Central Europe navigate a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, climate and economic disruption, energy dependence, rapid technological change and the growing militarisation of Europe? These questions are at the heart of the iASK Summer Seminar: European Perspectives on Global Transformation, taking place on 24–25 August 2026 at […]
European Perspectives on Global Transformation – iASK Summer Seminar
24-25 August, 2026 9730 Kőszeg, Chernel str. 14. (Europe House 2nd Floor, Bibó Room) Initiated by participants and students of our 31st International Summer University, iASK is happy to announce a follow-up seminar to discuss further intriguing, interdependent, intertwined and complex issues such as old and new traumas and identities in East and Central Europe, […]
Reduce soil pesticide pollution and enhance restoration Think Tank webinar
Organised by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg and PAN Europe, the Soil Pollution Think Tank (TT) will hold a webinar focused on reducing and preventing soil pollution, a key objective of the Soil Mission. Preventing soil pollution is one of the top priorities of the Soil Mission, especially as awareness of its widespread harmful impacts continues to grow. Soil pollution […]
Sustainable Development in Hungary & Austria Study Visit Strengthens International Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange
The Sustainable Development in Hungary & Austria study visit was organized by the Robert Schuman Institute, with the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) serving as an active professional partner. The program aimed to provide participants with first-hand insights into good practices related to sustainable development, local innovation, and cross-border cooperation. The study visit also […]
Book launches in Albania at the First International Symposium of UAMD
The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) further strengthened its international academic presence through participation in the First International Symposium organized by the University “Aleksandër Moisiu” Durrës (UAMD), Albania. The event marked an important milestone in fostering regional and international academic dialogue, while also providing a platform for the presentation of iASK’s scholarly publications and […]
Ferenc Miszlivetz Elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
A new prestigious international recognition further strengthens Hungary’s presence in the European scientific landscape: Miszlivetz Ferenc, sociologist and founder and director of the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg, has been elected as an ordinary member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts on 23 April 2026. The appointment is not only a personal distinction, […]
Soils for Europe: Healthy Soils for a Sustainable Future
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT The Soils for Europe conference, co-organised by multiple Mission Soil projects, will highlight panels on the Mission Objectives, including cross-cutting sessions aiming to showcase the latest research being developed across Europe. The impact and contributions of scientists, policymakers, land managers, civil society, and industry representatives in research and innovation. While the event will allow for the showcasing of innovations being produced […]
Historically significant agreement: New UN University institute to be established in Kőszeg
The Government of Hungary and the United Nations University (UNU) have signed a host country agreement in a formal ceremony, which officially states that a new education and research institute of the United Nations University will be established in Kőszeg, Hungary, initiated and partnered by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK). Hungary was represented […]
Annual Conference of the European Big History Network
In 2026, iASK will assume the “secretariat” functions of the European Big History Network.
Something is happening in this small Hungarian town that has never been seen before in the former Eastern Bloc
The United Nations University operates thirteen research and teaching centers worldwide. The fourteenth – becoming the first in the former Eastern Bloc – may be established in Kőszeg, Vas County. Ferenc Miszlivetz, director of iASK, provided our newspaper with a detailed account of their journey.
Sajtóközlemény: A tervezett UNU intézet létrehozásáról
The UNU University Network may expand with a research, development, and education center in Kőszeg – the first of its kind in the former Eastern Bloc
UNESCO NOW – UNESCO MOST – UNESCO in the Area of University of Pannonia conference
The UNESCO Department of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainability at University of Pannonia will held a conference on January 20, 2025.