On September 5, 2025, Óbuda University hosted an online Dual Webinar focusing on the experiences and achievements of the past ten years of dual education. The event aimed to highlight the role of dual training in higher education and provided a valuable platform for dialogue among corporate partners, faculty members, alumni, and current students.
The program was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Enikő Maior, Vice-Rector for Education, who welcomed the participants.
The professional presentations were delivered by Dr. habil Monika Pogátsnik, Vice Dean for Education and Head of the Dual Training Office, Éva Takács, Head of the Dean’s Office and Dual Training Coordinator, and Judit Módné Takács, Deputy Head of Institute and Assistant Lecturer, who shared insights into current issues in dual education, practical tasks, and the results of recent research based on feedback from students, instructors, and corporate partners.
The corporate section featured representatives from two partner companies who shared their experiences:
- Szilárd Szabó, Associate Director
- Zoltán László Balázs, current dual student
- Zsadány Kadlecsik, dual program graduate
- Tibor Németh, HR L&D and Education Manager
- Gábor Talmácsi, alumni student
- Balázs Máté, current dual student
The company representatives discussed the student selection process, the role of mentors, motivational systems, and administrative and financial aspects of dual education. They emphasized the importance of involving former dual students as mentors and the gradual integration of students into professional tasks throughout their academic years.
Alumni and current students shared their personal experiences, highlighting how dual education supported their professional development and career start, as well as the challenges and benefits they encountered during their studies.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders in dual education to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute to the ongoing development and promotion of the dual training model.
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