At the Károli Open Talks event held on May 5 at Károli Gáspár University, experts gathered to explore the potential of decentralized science (DeSci) and blockchain-based research funding. The roundtable discussion focused on how blockchain technology can increase transparency and fairness in scientific research, promote direct collaboration between researchers and funders, and introduce innovative models through decentralization. The event was conducted in English and offered both in-person and online participation.

On 25th April 2025, the leadership of the Faculty of Law, University of Montenegro visited the Faculty of Law, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary.

Decentralized Science (DeSci) and blockchain-based research funding are opening new frontiers for the scientific community, particularly in terms of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration. Traditional grant systems are often slow, bureaucratic, and driven by centralized decision-making, which can hinder innovation. In contrast, blockchain technology enables community-funded research projects through smart contracts, allowing for transparent and decentralized allocation of funds. This model fosters direct engagement between researchers and supporters, while ensuring that scientific outputs are openly and verifiably archived. By shifting the dynamics of funding and knowledge sharing, DeSci has the potential to transform the scientific ecosystem into a more inclusive, efficient, and innovation-friendly space.

Between 7th and 11th April 2025, the International Network for Christian Higher Education (INCHE) international conference was held in Biezenmortel, the Netherlands, to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the organisation, of which our university is a member.

With the support of the Embassy of Hungary in Rabat, five young Moroccans visited Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary between 2 and 5 April. A special feature of the study trip was that it was initiated by the young Moroccans themselves. As members of the Youth Diplomacy Network Association, they chose Hungary - a country little known to young people in North Africa - as the destination of their study trip. Although the Moroccan young people arrived in Budapest in the early hours of April 2, they attended seminars by László Joachim, Ádám Bethlenfalvy and Irén Lovász at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from the morning on the same day, followed by a tour of Budapest. The next day, the group was received by István Jakab, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, and attended Peter Wagner’s course along with Károli students majoring in International Relations. After the session, Rector Trócsányi invited the students for an informal lunch meeting. Finally, on Friday, the Moroccan students visited the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Budapest and attended Ferenc Szávai’s seminar on 20th-century Hungarian history. During their short but intensive stay, the group had the opportunity to meet students from our University on several occasions.

On 9 April 2025, the Head of the International Rankings Department of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and three of TSUOS' outstanding students visited the Rector’s Office at Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. The delegation held discussions with Rector László Trócsányi, Associate Professor Miklós Sárközy, and International Coordinator Virág Zombory.

His Excellency Ragnar Almqvist, Ireland’s Ambassador to Hungary, and Marianna Szegedi Joó attaché visited Károli University on 3 April 2025, where they met the Rector, László Trócsányi, Róbert Szuchy, Vice-Rector for Education, Péter Furkó, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, Mózes Csoma, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Judit Nagy, Vice-Dean for International Affairs, Miklós Péti, Head of the Institute of English Studies and Dóra Pődör, Irish Studies scholar and Deputy Head of the Institute of English Studies.

The Doctoral School of Law and Political Sciences, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church is organising a National Doctoral Students’ Conference