Since August 2023 the iASK Art Center has been named after the pianist-composer George Vukán, who became a globally recognized pianist for his virtuoso playing both solo and as a member of ensembles. The specialty of his piano playing was the free improvisation technique. Vukán composed many music pieces including masses, film soundtracks and jazz…
The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) invites applications for individual research fellowships for periods of 3-5 months between March 1, 2024 and July 31, 2024.
The 9th International Kraft – Creative City, Sustainable Region Conference will soon take place in Veszprém, Hungary, under the title Kraft in motion, organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg. The event, which will take place in Veszprém in 2023 with the support of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program, will focus…
The book was launched in Veszprém on Saturday. The project tells the stories of Veszprém, through which the intercultural heritage of the city can be explored. We open up the city’s courtyards and show its history. The scholarly world of the bishops and canons of Veszprém, its illustrious personalities and famous citizens. The book launch…
A cooperation agreement was signed between the University of Pannonia and the Institute of Advanced Studies on the first day of the Kraft Conference. According to the agreement, the leading researchers of the institute will, among other things, act as topic leaders and consultants for the doctoral students of the university, will be external members…
This book explores the role of entrepreneurship in economic and social integration of post-Soviet immigrants in the European Union, and the ways in which national institutions influence these processes.
On the 120th anniversary of John von Neumann’s birth, a number of conferences will be organised. On 8-9 November, a conference will be held in New York, where Ferenc Miszlivetz, Director of the iASK, will also give a lecture. John von Neumann is probably the most impactful Hungarian-born scientist in the United States. He…
Our upcoming book entitled “Veszprémi történetek” (“Talking Houses – Stories of Veszprém”) will be presented in an unusual multi-location book launch during the Cultural Heritage Days on 16 September in Veszprém.
In the autumn of 2023, we are looking forward to welcoming you to the Synagogue – Cultural and Musical Space in Kőszeg with the following programmes!
The iASK is open to visitors in its buildings, renovated under the Kraft program. For more information on the buildings and opening hours, click here.
This year, the iASK is holding its 9th annual scientific and professional conference on the broad theme of the Creative Cities – Sustainable Region (Kraft) concept. The 2023 event will focus on heritage-based spatial and urban development.
The Synagogue – Space for Music & Culture in Kőszeg is also participating in the Synagogue Week. You can find the detailed programme of the event here: Week of Synagogues 29-30-31 August 2023 Venues: Synagogues – Space for Music & Culture, Zwinger Old Tower Tuesday 29 August 17:00 Guided walk in…