The future lies with young people
We are proud that xFLOWer could support the finals of the international physics competition hosted by Budapest.
https://iypt2024.elte.hu/
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The world's young physicists compete in Budapest
Budapest is hosting the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), the most prestigious international team competition in research physics for secondary school students. The programme features lectures by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Ferenc Krausz, Széchenyi Prize-winning physicist László Kiss and Ernő Rubik.
Opening ceremony at BME
A global competition in Budapest
Budapest is hosting the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), the most prestigious international team competition in research physics for secondary school students, from July 10 to 17. Bringing together more than 350 participants from 39 countries, the tournament sees talented young physicists from around the world compare their knowledge and research results while demonstrating their creativity and communication skills in a distinctive format.
BME main hall
Distinguished guests enhance the event
At the opening ceremony on July 11 at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, participants were welcomed by Veronika Varga-Bajusz, State Secretary for Higher Education, Vocational and Adult Education and Youth; Ernő Rubik, Kossuth Prize-winning inventor; Hassan Charaf, Rector of the university; and Imre Kacskovics, Dean of the ELTE Faculty of Science. At the closing event, Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation, greeted the competitors, jury members and organisers.
This unique international competition is organised jointly by Eötvös Loránd University and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, with support from the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, the Bosch Group in Hungary, xFLOWer and numerous other partners. During their preparation, competitors must find solutions to several open-ended research problems. Conducted in English, the team competition not only inspires physics education and research but also helps build the international scientific community of the future.
Veronika Varga-Bajusz, State Secretary
Guest of honour Ernő Rubik delivers his lecture, after which everyone was eager to speak with him
Imre Kacskovics - Dean at ELTE
A captivating lecture by László Kiss, Széchenyi Prize-winning physicist and astronomer
Hassan Charaf, Rector of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, welcomes Veronika Varga-Bajusz
Lecture by Ferenc Krausz
Ferenc Krausz and the Hungarian national team
Something everyone would love to own: a cube signed by Ernő Rubik
Balázs Hankó
Minister of Culture and Innovation, welcomes attendees at the closing ceremony
State Secretary Veronika Varga-Bajusz is welcomed by Zita Takács, xFLOWer co-founder and co-chair of the local organising committee
