A super-resolution laser microscope has been used recently at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Debrecen primarily in cancer research and skeletal muscle research. It can also be applied to observe the function and interactions of biological macromolecules. This piece of equipment is already being put to use by several institutes of the faculty in a variety of research projects but, in the future, it could also play an important part in scientific collaborations with national and international partners.
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How could artificial intelligence (AI) prove to be helpful in finance, accounting and business administration? How can the appropriate use of AI affect the economic situation of businesses in our region? These are but two of the questions that the Faculties of Economics and Business of the University of Debrecen and the University of Oradea are exploring in a joint program launched recently. In addition to implementing knowledge transfer, this one-year project also aims to deepen cross-border professional and academic connections.

In the ImpactLab-Makerspace laboratory of Innovációs Ökoszisztéma Központ [Innovation Ecosystem Center], students can expect to be exposed to 3D technologies week after week this semester as well: in addition to taking the four courses announced, these young people can also start their prototyping journey in specific workshops.

Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields of science: pharmaceuticals, medicine, agriculture, food and the environment are all using such techniques. The University of Debrecen launched the biotechnology programme in 1987, and it has been available as a stand-alone BSc course for three years.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management and the Faculty of Science and Technology will host an international conference this year as part of the Debrecen University Symposium. The University of Debrecen (UD/DE) Scientific Council decided on the winners of the competition at its meeting last week.