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After twenty years of working together, the staff of the ELTE EKL Savaria Library and Archives bid farewell to Éva on the occasion of her retirement. She joined our university as a librarian at the Institute of Pedagogy, which closed in 2006. We worked together on integrating the 30,000-volume library into the SKL collection, as well as on joint programs such as library competitions, Book Sundays and Teen Gallops. Éva has always remained a librarian at heart and has continuously supported our library’s reader services through volunteer work. We are deeply grateful for her work and cooperation. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

With the help of the interactive "audio guide" tour of the ELTE University Library, visitors can discover the secrets and values ​​of the historic library building. The tour is now available in Hungarian, English and Chinese as well as Spanish, and further information can be found on the library's website.

Our series, titled “Mosaics from the Heritage of ELTE”, presents some of the outstanding cultural heritage of Eötvös Loránd University. The artwork of the month is the statue of Zeus.

The journal ratings for SCImago Journal & Country Rank 2025 have been published. Scopus currently indexes five journals affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at ELTE. We heartily congratulate the journal editorial teams and wish them continued success in their work.

Clarivate invites all interested participants to their thematically structured webinar series designed specifically for PhD students. The final session focuses on researcher profiles and developing a long-term strategy. The thematically structured program consists interrelated sessions, but the webinar can also be attended independently.

On the occasion of the Night of Museums series, guitarist Béla Rák will give a concert on 20 June 2026 at 8:30 p.m. at the ELTE University Library and Archives (1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 6.).

The ELTE University Library and Archives will be closed on 25 May 2026. We wish you a pleasant Pentecost weekend!

The webinar, organized by Clarivate, provides doctoral students with useful knowledge about scientific publishing, especially choosing the right journal and scientometric evaluation. The presentation will cover, among others, the interpretation of journal indicators, the recognition of predatory publishers, and the application of publication ethics and responsible measurement principles. The online event will be held on 25 May 2026, is subject to registration, and is part of a five-part, interconnected, but also separately accessible program series.

On the occasion of Museum Night, we cordially invite everyone to a screening of Ferenc Rofusz’s short films, with the animator himself providing commentary.

Where anything is possible… A frog turned into a prince, secret recipes brought to life… and countless surprises! Step onto the explorers’ secret, adventure-filled trail! During Museum Night, culinary delights will guide you along a hidden path into the realm of flavors and books, and along the way, you can explore areas of the University Library and Archives that are not accessible to the public at other times.

Do you have a tried-and-true holiday dish that everyone always raves about? A quick weeknight favorite that’s a must for family dinners? Or a special cake you learned to make from your grandmother? Now is your chance to pass on these treasured recipes!

The SAGE Research Methods database is available for trial access from April 30 to June 12, 2026, offering over 1,000 methodological resources from the social sciences. The collection is designed for both beginning and advanced researchers, and can be accessed remotely from an institutional network or via VPN.

Clarivate's Hungarian webinar will demonstrate the role of careful data curation, robust classification systems, and rich metadata in reliable research analysis and decision-making. The presentation will illustrate the risks of incomplete data structures through concrete examples, and how structured methods support accurate evaluation and responsible research management.

Our series, titled “Mosaics from the Heritage of ELTE”, presents some of the outstanding cultural heritage of Eötvös Loránd University. The artwork of the month is the coprolite.

The ELTE–NFI FILMIO University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.

The ELTE University Library and Archives places special emphasis on students’ mental health, which is why well-trained, friendly therapy dogs visit our library during exam season to help reduce stress and boost well-being.

The Hungarian Association of Higher Education Archives (MFLSZ) held its traditional annual conference from April 28 to 30, 2026, hosted by the ELTE ULA Savaria Library and Archives.

During the Night of Museums, visitors can build a library palace, assemble fragmented pieces of our codex pages with our library puzzles, and arrange pictures related to gastronomy, as well as the life and works of Mór Jókai.

During the Night of the Museums, visitors are invited to create individual bookmarks in our second floor Boardroom. We wish you a pleasant evening!

On the occasion of the Night of Museums, on the 20th of June 2026 from 6.00 pm at the ELTE University Library and Archives in the Lobby (1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 6.), the ELTE „Eötvös” Art Ensemble will give a summer concert.