{"id":26,"date":"2023-05-24T10:27:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T08:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pen.uni-pannon.hu\/en\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:00:52","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pen.uni-pannon.hu\/en\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Pannonia Nagykanizsa \u2013 University Center for Circular Economy places the principles of the circular economy at the core of its education, research and social engagement. We believe that the key to sustainable development lies in resource efficiency and systems-based thinking that create economic, environmental and social value simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University Centre for Circular Economy, we prepare students to shape a more sustainable and innovative future. Our programs combine business, sustainability, and digital technologies to address real-world challenges in a rapidly changing global environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through practice-oriented education, strong industry partnerships, and active involvement in research, students gain not only knowledge but also hands-on experience and valuable skills. Our international and supportive community provides an inspiring environment, where ideas grow and collaborations thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying with us means becoming part of a new generation of professionals ready to lead the transition towards a circular and sustainable economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-34616dea wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"flip\" hidden>\n\n  <label for=\"flip\" class=\"card-inner\">\n    <div class=\"card-front\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-svgib-svg svg-icon-block-43np0iju\"><div class=\"svg-inner\"><div class=\"svg-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M272 384c9.6-31.9 29.5-59.1 49.2-86.2c0 0 0 0 0 0c5.2-7.1 10.4-14.2 15.4-21.4c19.8-28.5 31.4-63 31.4-100.3C368 78.8 289.2 0 192 0S16 78.8 16 176c0 37.3 11.6 71.9 31.4 100.3c5 7.2 10.2 14.3 15.4 21.4c0 0 0 0 0 0c19.8 27.1 39.7 54.4 49.2 86.2l160 0zM192 512c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80l0-16-160 0 0 16c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80zM112 176c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-61.9 50.1-112 112-112c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80z\" \/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.176), 32px);\"><strong>We provide future-proof knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"card-back\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p>\u2013 Our University Center offers a unique approach to circular economy education in Hungary. We place special emphasis on developing sustainable engineering competencies, particularly in water science, renewable energy and industry 4.0. The Center plays a key role in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The University Center actively builds its professional network and participates in national and international events to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. Our goal is to promote sustainable economic solutions and support students in acquiring practical and up-to-date knowledge of the circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The circular economy is gaining increasing importance at our University Center, as it focuses on enhancing sustainability and reducing waste. 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