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News
The Foundation for Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design unanimously appointed Csaba Kovács, Ybl and Prima Primissima Award-winning architect, as Acting Rector of MOME on 20 March 2025, in accordance with the recommendation of the University Senate. The mandate of the Acting Rector runs until the end of the academic year 2025-26.
Elite sport, ambition, tension, and extreme mental and physical strain – these are the central themes explored in The Last Drop, a gripping animated short by Anna Tőkés. The film has been shortlisted for the graduation film category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the most prestigious showcases for animation worldwide. This year, the festival is paying tribute to Hungarian animation, shining the light on the country’s vibrant film industry, artists, studios, and schools.
The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) has achieved exceptional success in the first cycle of the FISU Healthy Campus programme, receiving platinum certification from the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The programme aims to help universities coordinate their efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles, mental well-being, sustainability, and a community-driven mindset shift. MOME is fully committed to the programme, with a comprehensive action plan in place across all key areas to ensure long-term, sustainable progress.
Important discussions have taken place in recent days, aimed at seeking consensus, fostering consolidation, and building and strengthening trust between the various parties. “Following the resolutions made at the extraordinary Senate meetings in February, the Senate has started negotiations with both the MOME Front and the Board of Trustees of the Foundation maintaining the university. Both discussions are productive and focused on building mutual understanding”, said CEO of MOME and acting president of the MOME Senate Réka Matheidesz.
In a remarkable achievement, Wish You Were Ear, an animated diploma film from MOME’s Animation department, has won the prestigious Crystal Bear for Best Short Film at this year’s Berlinale. Sponsored by the National Film Institute (NFI), the film was lauded by the Berlinale Generation 14+ jury for its poignant reminder of how communication, mutual respect, and understanding are essential to human existence, no matter how varied our individual experiences may be. The award was presented on Friday evening at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to Balogh, a MOME graduate from the class of 2024.
The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) is dedicated to upholding the ethical values that define its community, which include recognising and embracing the diversity of its members. The university places great importance on acknowledging human differences, fostering tolerance in matters of religion and belief, and safeguarding the reputation, dignity, and honour of both the institution and its citizens. Furthermore, it is committed to respecting their personal rights and always acting under the assumption that others' behaviour is similarly guided by ethical responsibility.
Events
The MOME Doctoral School warmly invites everyone to art historian, curator, and art writer Beáta Istvánkó’s doctoral defence.
How are technology, art, and theoretical research shaping new forms of presence and virtual experiences? The MOME Media Design programme is hosting a one-day English-language conference titled Media Design and Virtual Convergence.
Moholy-Nagy
In the spirit of modernism, László Moholy-Nagy advocated the role of art in shaping society and intertwining with technological innovations.
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Our operations are based on learning, research and applied mastery to create impact and tackle global challenges.
It is the main pillar of the University's core activities, that unites education, including all institutes and departments, while also serving the primary repository and development center for the University's intellectual heritage.
The institutional unit responsible for research and development at MOME. It is an incubator of impact-driven design solutions that are useful for society, and it also conducts long-term research and market collaborations. MOME students and faculty can participate in its activities.
The Technology Park has state-of-the-art workshop and studio facilities for education. With its facilities/machines for experimentation, prototyping, media content development and professional production, and the expertise it provides, it is a place for practical training.