# Hungarian Research Network scientific initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungarian-research-network-scientific-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-25T10:26:20.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) has initiated several scientific engagement and educational programs. In late September 2026, the network hosted Researchers’ Night, an event featuring 133 programs across nine institutions in cities including Budapest, Debrecen, and Szeged. The event offered public access to various scientific fields, such as quantum computing, humanoid robotics, and space sciences.

Following this, the HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Geosciences announced the Athletica Galactica astronomy and astrophysics competition for the 2026/2027 academic year. Aimed at Hungarian-speaking secondary school students, the competition focuses on physics and mathematics problem-solving to identify candidates for the 2027 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: HUN-REN announces Athletica Galactica astronomy competition

HUN-REN has announced the Athletica Galactica astronomy and astrophysics competition for the 2026/2027 school year, aiming to select students to represent Hungary at the 2027 IOAA.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hun-ren-announces-athletica-galactica-astronomy-competition

### 2026-09-19: HUN-REN to host Researchers' Night with 133 programs across Hungary

HUN-REN institutions will host Researchers' Night on September 25–26, 2026, featuring 133 programs in various Hungarian cities covering topics from quantum computing to robotics and space science.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hun-ren-to-host-researchers-night-with-133-programs-across-hungary

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