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A Moholy-Nagy Művészeti Egyetemért Alapítvány javaslatot tett az egyetem polgárainak egy új közösségi szerződés megkötésére, amellyel biztosítaná az intézmény békéjét és a megújulás folytatását. Az Alapítvány célja, hogy az egyetem polgáraival együttműködve rögzítse a közös munka alapelveit, és megerősítse a kölcsönös bizalmat.

Once again, the works of this year's Stefan Lengyel scholarship recipients demonstrate a strong focus on social sensitivity and unlocking the potential in the intersection of technology and art. The winning projects include an elderly care application, various educational games, innovative architectural concepts, and a project that uses drones as musical instruments. This marks the eighth edition of the Stefan Lengyel Scholarship of Excellence, awarded by the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, to recognise the most exceptional students for their work.

Almost 100 applicants have enrolled in the ‘Tomorrow Belongs to You – For the Creative Talents of the Future 2025’ scholarship programme of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME). The candidates were personally interviewed at several regional locations, as well as in Budapest, and the 18 high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds – the programme's second cohort – have already begun their creative training at the MOME Campus. This year, for the first time, the initiative also includes a scholarship programme for teachers, involving 14 secondary school teachers who use a creative approach for teaching receiving regular financial and professional support from the university.

One of the most influential figures in both Hungarian and German design, Stefan Lengyel is the designer behind such iconic objects as the ergonomic vacuum cleaner, the modern petrol station, the No. 2 tram, and many others. Now, with a new book exploring his legacy, MOME pays homage to his wide-ranging contributions, telling the story of industrial designer Stefan Lengyel (also known as István Lengyel) through captivating stories and imagery.

The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) launched the ‘Tomorrow Belongs to You’ programme in autumn 2023, aimed at supporting disadvantaged secondary school students in accessing creative careers. The initiative provides professional and mental support to students to help them pass the admission entrance examination of art higher education institutions. The key to the programme’s effectiveness, however, lies in involving committed teachers who not only motivate but also offer practical advice to help young people unlock their talents. The scholarship programme for teachers, launched last year, is now moving into full gear.

On 11 February 2025, the Senate of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) held a closed session to vote on the position of rector. As previously communicated, MOME Rector Pál Koós had stated that he would respect and accept the outcome of the confidence vote. The Foundation for Moholy-Nagy Art and Design, as MOME’s maintaining body and the employer of the university’s rector, has now received his resignation. Given that the university’s general deputy rector is also stepping down alongside its leader, the Foundation is seeking to prepare the process for the appointment of an acting rector.

Rector Pál Koós, who has dedicated 24 years to Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in various roles – including as a lecturer, head of department, vice rector, and now as rector – is committed to resolving the situation that has arisen in recent days. His priority is to ensure a calm and uninterrupted environment for work and education, which requires clarification of the legitimacy of his position. Therefore, he has formally initiated a vote of confidence in the Senate today.

"We cannot interpret our arguments as if they only exist in the present. In times of crisis, we must look further ahead. Preserving the university, maintaining stability, and strengthening its reputation must extend beyond daily struggles, fostering a sense of cohesion within the community – because as a community, our true impact lies in the sum of our everyday actions.” – Former Rector and university professor Gábor Kopek

For the fifth consecutive year, the Foundation for Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, serving as the institution’s maintainer, has been actively engaged in driving MOME’s revitalisation. Since 2020, the university’s budget has increased nearly fourfold, and the Foundation implemented the most significant faculty salary increase in the history of Hungarian higher education, while student scholarships and grants have more than doubled and grant income has increased almost twentyfold. Moreover, the university’s pioneering initiatives in sustainability and in supporting talents from disadvantaged backgrounds have become firmly established.

Every object carries a story, but do minimalist contemporary furniture pieces also tell a story, and if so, what is it? This question is explored by the Fragments collection making its debut at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, one of the largest furniture exhibitions in the world. The artists behind this collection are the members of the MAIII Collective, a group of recent graduates from the MOME Product Design master's programme. Their narrative objects will be featured in the Greenhouse section, which provides a platform for emerging designers to showcase their work.

Rector of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Pál Koós has proposed measures to find mutually reassuring solutions and has invited two respected members of the MOME community – associate professor and philosopher Eszter Babarczy and associate professor and sculptor András Mohácsi – to host and mediate the discussions with students.

Today, the Rector of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Pál Koós has presented a series of proposals aimed at resolving some outstanding issues related to MOME’s ongoing revitalisation process.