Modifications of the Academy Act (Summary)

The Hungarian Parliament passed the new law on July 2, 2019. This amends and modifies the Academy Act and numerous others drastically. The most important modifications regarding the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS): 1. Separating the Research Network (RN) from the independent Academy and establishing a distinct RN under the name Eötvös Lorand Research NetworkBővebben: “Modifications of the Academy Act (Summary)”

Summary of the Situation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

THE SITUATION OF THE HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (MTA) 1. In 2018, the Hungarian Government decided to reorganise the entire sector of research, development and innovation in Hungary in order to improve Hungary’s innovation and competitiveness positions in the EU. However, the Ministry for Innovation and Technology (MIT), entitled to carry out this plan, introducedBővebben: “Summary of the Situation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences”

About the planned restructuring of the research network of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

About the planned restructuring of the research network of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Material compiled by principal investigators in the “Lendület” (Momentum) program for the Ministry for Innovation and Technology and decision-makers Abstract The principal investigators engaged in the “Lendület” program wish to contribute the observations summarized in the present report to facilitate theBővebben: “About the planned restructuring of the research network of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences”

Some points of reference to help interpret the Declarations published by the Hungarian Academy Staff Forum (HASF)

The text of the 1st Declaration, 24 Jan 2019The text of the 2nd Declaration, 7 Feb 2019 For background information, see here in the English menu. The Hungarian Academy Staff Forum – HASF (Akadémiai Dolgozók Fóruma – ADF) brought resolutions on three issues: On the issue of the independence and autonomy of the Hungarian AcademyBővebben: “Some points of reference to help interpret the Declarations published by the Hungarian Academy Staff Forum (HASF)”