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6/22/26, 3:35 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

From Originalism to Constitutional Memory: Key Debates at MCC

Budapest
In June, MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics welcomed leading scholars from Europe and North America for the international conference The Role of History and Memory in Constitutionalism: European and American Perspectives, which explored how history, tradition, and collective memory continue to shape constitutional systems and their interpretation.
6/18/26, 2:08 PM
Migration Research Institute

Africa in a Transactional World: Opportunities and Challenges for US Engagement

Budapest
The Migration Research Institute hosted a roundtable discussion titled "From the M23 to the USAID Cut: The US Africa Policy in a Transactional World". The event featured former Ambassador Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Viktor Marsai, Executive Director of the Migration Research Institute at MCC. The discussion was moderated by Máté Gergely Balogh, Senior Researcher at the Migration Research Institute.
6/17/26, 2:01 PM
Brunch Talks

Life, Value, and Meaning: Reflections on Nietzsche at MCC

Budapest
The final Brunch Talk event of the semester welcomed Dr. Daniel V. Came, Visiting Fellow at MCC and Philosopher at the University of Lincoln, for a thought-provoking lecture on one of the most enduring questions in philosophy: how human beings can affirm life despite suffering, loss, and the apparent absence of meaning.
6/15/26, 4:26 PM
MCC Feszt

Information Regarding MCC Feszt 2026

Due to the current circumstances, MCC Feszt 2026 will not take place.
6/12/26, 11:59 AM
Collegium Content

New Beginnings, Lasting Connections: Graduation at MCC

Budapest
A festive atmosphere, proud families, and memorable moments filled the halls of MCC Budapest as nearly one hundred students received their diplomas at the institution's graduation ceremony, marking the conclusion of the 2025/2026 academic year. For the graduates, the occasion represented both the culmination of years of dedication and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
6/11/26, 10:54 AM
MCC-Mindset School of Pyschology

Building Confidence and Community: ENYSSP Conference Comes to Budapest

Budapest
MCC Budapest hosted the annual conference of the European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology (ENYSSP) this June, welcoming nearly 150 researchers, students, and practitioners from 14 countries. The 21st edition of the international event brought a significant number of participants to the Hungarian capital from abroad, reaffirming ENYSSP's role as one of Europe's leading platforms for early-career sport psychology professionals.
6/8/26, 10:16 AM

MCC Brunch Talk: Debating Europe’s Future

Budapest
At the latest Brunch Talk event, Georg K. Menz, Visiting Fellow at MCC, presented the key findings of his latest research project, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the future of the European Union and the challenges shaping its development.
6/5/26, 12:08 PM
Migration Research Institute

Migration in Latin America: Challenges, Responses, and Regional Trends

Budapest
Migration trends and challenges across Latin America took center stage at a panel discussion moderated by Viktor Marsai, Executive Director of the Migration Research Institute. The event brought together Gustavo da Frota Simões, Professor at the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff College, Gabriella Thomázy, Assistant Professor at Ludovika University of Public Service, and Máté Balogh, Researcher at the Migration Research Institute, to explore the forces shaping migration across the region.
6/5/26, 11:30 AM
MCC Center for History

Mohács 500: Examining the Legacy of a Defining Battle

Budapest
To mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohács, MCC's Center for History hosted an international conference titled “Clash of Civilizations? Mohács 500”, bringing together leading Hungarian and Turkish historians to examine one of the most significant turning points in Hungarian history.
6/2/26, 2:28 PM
Collegium Content

Cambridge Academic Highlights MCC’s Impact on Future Generations

The impact of an educational institution is often measured through rankings, achievements, or public recognition. For Dr. Mark Khater of the University of Cambridge, however, the true measure of success lies elsewhere: in the opportunities created for young people and the lives transformed along the way.
6/1/26, 2:40 PM
Migration Research Institute

Migration as a Geopolitical Tool: Experts Examine a Growing Security Challenge

Budapest
MCC's Migration Research Institute hosted a roundtable discussion titled "Migration as a Weapon?", examining how migration has increasingly become a strategic instrument in international politics. Bringing together experts from across Europe, the event explored how states can leverage migration flows to exert political pressure, advance geopolitical interests, and challenge their rivals.
5/29/26, 5:39 PM
Ambassador Talk

Ambassador Talk Explores Indonesia's Development and Strategic Importance

Győr
The latest Ambassador Talk hosted by MCC Győr welcomed Her Excellency Penny D. Herasati, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Hungary, for an insightful discussion on Indonesia's global significance, the country's development challenges, and the strengthening relationship between Indonesia and Hungary.
5/28/26, 11:20 AM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

Rediscovering Beauty: Classical Architecture in Contemporary Urbanism

Budapest
Can classical architecture still offer answers to the challenges of modern cities? This question shaped a recent discussion led by Dr. Nir Buras, founder of the Classic Planning Institute, and Pablo Alvarez Funes, the institute’s Educational Director, who introduced participants to the ideas behind traditional urbanism and the continuing relevance of classical architecture today.
5/28/26, 10:43 AM
Collegium Content

Shared Steps, Shared Stories: MCC’s Pentecost Pilgrimage to Csíksomlyó

Csíksomlyó
Before sunrise, with headlamps lighting the paths along the slopes of Madarasi Hargita and folk songs echoing through the mountains, the participants of MCC’s Pentecost Pilgrimage set off on a journey that would eventually lead them more than 320 kilometres to Csíksomlyó. Over the course of two weeks, the pilgrimage became far more than a physical challenge. It evolved into a deeply personal spiritual journey and a powerful community experience shaped by shared hardships, conversations, and unforgettable moments.
5/27/26, 10:07 AM
Révfülöp, Center for Next Technological Futures

MCC and Modul University Launch Joint AI Focused Weekend Academy in Révfülöp

Révfülöp
How Can We Stay Competitive in the Age of Artificial Intelligence? MCC and Modul University Students Search for Answers at First Joint Weekend Academy.
5/20/26, 11:25 AM
Youth Research Institute

From Digital Alienation to AI: Emerging Voices Examines the Challenges Facing Young People

Budapest
MCC's Youth Research Institute hosted the third edition of its annual international Emerging Voices conference, bringing together young researchers from around the world to present their latest findings on youth related issues and contemporary social challenges. Held on May 14, the conference welcomed six international and two Hungarian speakers who explored some of the most pressing questions affecting younger generations today, including social change, digitalization, and the growing role of artificial intelligence.
5/19/26, 2:25 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Upcoming Events at MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics

MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics is pleased to announce a high-profile series of international conferences and research seminars for June and the Autumn 2026 semester. Join us as we host world-renowned scholars to discuss the evolving nature of authority, history, and constitutional ideology.
5/19/26, 9:45 AM
Budapest Lectures

Peter Slezkine on NATO, Europe, and Transatlantic Relations

Budapest
Peter Slezkine, Director of the Russia Program at the Stimson Center, was the latest guest of MCC's Budapest Lecture series, where he examined the future of transatlantic relations, Europe’s security architecture, and the evolving role of NATO.
5/18/26, 3:39 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Rethinking Paradigms: Jesse Smith on Ideological Diversity in Academia

Budapest
On May 12, MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics welcomed Jesse Smith, Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University, for a lecture focusing on ideological polarization in the social sciences and the lack of viewpoint diversity within the field.
5/14/26, 10:43 AM
Center for Political Science

Politics in Style: MCC Conference Explores Ideology and Public Image

Budapest
What do ideology, public image, political rhetoric, and fashion have in common? Far more than one might expect. These questions were explored at the international scientific conference Fashions in Politics, organized by MCC’s Center for Political Science, where Hungarian and international scholars examined how power, communication, identity, and visual representation increasingly shape one another in modern public life.
5/13/26, 2:39 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

MCC Research Featured in International Volume on European Constitutionalism

MCC is pleased to announce that our colleague, Kálmán Pócza, Head of MCC’s Center for Constitutional Politics has contributed a chapter to the volume European Constitutionalism the Other Way Round, published by Cambridge University Press.
5/13/26, 2:32 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

MCC Researchers Contribute to Major Handbook on East European Politics

MCC is pleased to announce that two of our colleagues from MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics, Kálmán Pócza and Márton Csapodi, have contributed a chapter to the second edition of The Routledge Handbook of East European Politics, soon to be published by Routledge.
5/13/26, 2:24 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

MCC Researchers Present Constitutional Law Research at International Doctoral Workshop

On May 5, 2026, two colleagues from MCC’s Center for Constitutional Politics, Dóra Réka Babos and Márton Csapodi, presented their latest research at the Second Doctoral Students' Workshop titled "The Rule of Law and Judicial Dialogue in Europe: Continuity and Change".
5/10/26, 2:38 PM
Ambassador Talk

Ambassador Talk Brings Japanese Perspectives to MCC Szeged

Szeged
Japanese culture, diplomacy, and technological innovation took center stage at the latest Ambassador Talk event hosted by MCC Szeged, where participants had the opportunity to engage in a thought provoking discussion with His Excellency Tetsuya Kimura, Ambassador of Japan to Hungary. The conversation was moderated by Patrícia Szalai, MCC student, who guided the discussion through a range of topics related to Japanese society, international cooperation, and diplomacy.
5/8/26, 3:02 PM
Ambassador Talk, Kecskemét Center

Ambassador Talk Brings Diplomacy Closer to Students

Kecskemét
As the closing event of the course, students in Kecskemét had the opportunity to welcome His Excellency Ignacio Enrique Ruiz Perea, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Hungary, for a special Ambassador Talk session.
5/7/26, 4:13 PM
Ambassador Talk, Miskolc Center

Ambassador Talk at MCC Miskolc: His Excellency Saud Hamad Ghanem Hamad Alshamsi, UAE Ambassador to Hungary

Miskolc
MCC Miskolc recently welcomed a distinguished guest as His Excellency Saud Hamad Ghanem Hamad Alshamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Hungary, visited the city at the invitation of Mathias Corvinus Collegium. The visit took place as part of MCC’s Ambassador Talk series, which aims to bring the world of diplomacy closer to students through direct and engaging conversations.
5/6/26, 10:11 AM
Kaposvár Center

Education in Transition: MCC Kaposvár Conference Highlights the Growing Role of Teachers

Kaposvár
How can educators remain a stable guiding force in a world shaped by constant digital stimulation, social transformation, and rapidly changing expectations? This question stood at the heart of the “Fast Changing World, Stable Teacher” conference organized by MCC's Kaposvár Center, where nearly 100 educators gathered to exchange experiences, reflect on today’s educational challenges, and explore new perspectives on the future of teaching.
5/5/26, 3:19 PM
Climate Policy Institute

Understanding Sustainability in Practice: A Week of Learning at MCC

MCC's Climate Policy Institute once again joined the nationwide Sustainability Week, welcoming primary and secondary school students to a series of thought provoking lectures between April 21 and 25. The program set out to bring sustainability closer to students by offering a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of today’s environmental challenges and their everyday relevance.
4/30/26, 2:14 PM
Youth Research Institute

CTRL+YOUTH Conference Explores the Social Impact of Technology on the Next Generation

Budapest
Digital technology has evolved into a defining framework of everyday life, profoundly influencing how younger generations think, connect, and develop. In response to these changes, MCC’s Youth Research Institute, in partnership with the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), organized the international scientific conference CTRL+YOUTH – Raising Conscious Digital Citizens. The bilingual event aimed to foster international knowledge exchange while offering practical and theoretical guidance for parents, educators, and policymakers navigating the digital environment.
4/30/26, 11:42 AM
Ambassador Talk

Diplomacy and Dialogue: Ambassador of Chile Visits MCC Kaposvár

Kaposvár
MCC’s Kaposvár Center recently hosted the latest edition of MCC’s Ambassador Talk series, welcoming Camila Malvina Marquez Araujo, Ambassador of Chile to Hungary, for an engaging and insightful discussion with local high school students.
4/30/26, 9:54 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

A View from the Bench: Marc Bossuyt’s Reflections on Constitutional Adjudication

On April 28, MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics welcomed Professor Marc Bossuyt, Former President of the Belgian Constitutional Court, as part of the “A View from the Bench” seminar series. The event offered not only an overview of an exceptional professional career, but also a deeper insight into the personal dimensions of constitutional adjudication and the application of international law.
4/29/26, 2:37 PM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Princeton Historian Explores the Origins of Modern Sovereignty at MCC

Budapest
On 16 April 2026, MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics hosted Natasha Wheatley, Associate Professor of History at Princeton University, for an online lecture exploring the emergence of modern sovereignty. Drawing on her book The Life and Death of States, Wheatley challenged the assumption that today’s world of nearly 200 nation states represents a natural or inevitable development. Instead, she argued that the current international order is rooted in legal experimentation that followed the collapse of the Habsburg Empire.
4/24/26, 10:19 AM
Brunch Talks, Collegium Content, MCC-Mindset School of Pyschology

Living Well in a Welfare Society? MCC Brunch Talk Explores a Modern Paradox

The latest event of the spring semester Brunch Talk series welcomed Dr. Ádám Márky, Head of the MCC-Mindset School of Psychology. In his lecture titled Living in a Paradox. Being Well in a Welfare Society?, Dr. Márky examined the growing tension between material prosperity and psychological well-being. The discussion was moderated by academic moderator Szabolcs Nyiri, PhD researcher at the Academy, and student moderator Júlia Fülöp from the MCC-Mindset School of Psychology.
4/23/26, 1:44 PM
Középiskolai kapcsolatok és rangsor

Exploring China’s Education System: Hungarian Delegation Visits Beijing and Shanghai

Mathias Corvinus Collegium organized an international study trip focusing on the Chinese education system, giving a delegation of Hungarian teachers and school principals the opportunity to visit Beijing and Shanghai and gain firsthand insight into one of the world’s most discussed educational models. The participants were selected from Hungary’s top one hundred secondary schools and took part in the program with the professional support of MCC.
4/22/26, 11:24 AM
Collegium Content

Simulating the World Stage: BIMUN Empowers the Next Generation

International thinking, debate culture, and a sense of responsible public engagement took center stage at the Budapest International Model United Nations conference, whose closing day was hosted for the second consecutive year by Mathias Corvinus Collegium. The event reflected MCC’s educational approach by creating a space where young people can engage with real global challenges and develop their skills through practical experience.
4/21/26, 3:26 PM
Center for Next Technological Futures

Young Minds, Global Impact: MCC Students at EBES Conference

Eight students from Mathias Corvinus Collegium presented their latest research at the Eurasia Business and Economics Society international conference last week, hosted by MCC. Bringing together nearly one hundred speakers over two days, the event offered a dynamic platform for exploring the economic and technological challenges defining today’s world.
4/15/26, 10:53 AM
Center for Constitutional Politics

Understanding Postliberalism

Budapest
On April 9, 2026, MCC's Center for Constitutional Politics hosted Jacob Williams, a recent doctoral graduate in Political Theory from the University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations, for a research seminar examining the intellectual foundations of postliberalism. The event brought together students and scholars to explore one of the most complex areas of contemporary political thought.
4/14/26, 2:57 PM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

Reviving Tradition: Hungary’s First Summer School in Classical Architecture

Mathias Corvinus Collegium, in partnership with the Classical Planning Institute, has announced the launch of Hungary’s first summer school dedicated to classical architecture. The program aims to bring together architects, developers, planners, students, and all those interested in rediscovering and advancing a tradition that has shaped the built environment for centuries.
4/13/26, 10:23 AM
Collegium Content, Center for European Studies, International Relations Directorate

A Critical Look at EU Governance: Double Standards in Practice

Budapest
The Danube Institute, in cooperation with Mathias Corvinus Collegium, hosted a panel discussion titled The EU’s Double Standards – The Case of Hungary, Poland, Spain, and Ukraine. The event brought together leading experts to examine how the European Union applies its rule of law mechanisms across member states and candidate countries. The discussion featured Jerzy Kwasniewski, President of Ordo Iuris Institute, Rodrigo Ballester, Head of the Center for European Studies at MCC, and Fernando Simón-Yarza, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Navarra. The panel was moderated by Gergely Dobozi, Director of Operations at the Danube Institute.
4/9/26, 2:09 PM
Collegium Content, International Relations Directorate

Global Dialogue and Shared Values Take Center Stage at MCC Ahead of JD Vance Visit

Budapest
At MCC's headquarters, a high level panel discussion set the tone ahead of the arrival of Vice President JD Vance, focusing on international cooperation, value based thinking, and the key political challenges shaping today’s world. The conversation brought together a distinguished group of speakers, including László Krisztián, Director of International Relations at MCC, James Orr, Professor of Cambridge University, Gladden Pappin, President of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, and Márton Ugrósdy, Deputy State Secretary. The panel was moderated by Krisztián László, Director of International Relations at MCC. The discussion offered a wide ranging reflection on the role of institutions, societies, and leadership in an increasingly complex global environment.