From February 25 to March 1, Obuda University actively participated in the Planet Budapest 2026 Sustainability Expo, one of Central Europe’s largest sustainability forums. At our stand, we showcased the innovative and sustainable developments of our students and faculty – from circular economy concepts and engineering innovations to digital and sustainable architectural solutions. The event provided a perfect opportunity to demonstrate our university’s forward-looking role and mission as a “green university” in a tangible way.
Sustainable Innovations at Our Stand
The faculties of Óbuda University welcomed visitors to Planet Expo with unique, practice-oriented projects, presenting the sustainable developments of our students and faculty:
- Microscopic Demonstration: Exploring the secrets of the invisible world, microorganisms, and environmental connections.
- Danube Fauna and Pollution: Presenting the river’s wildlife and environmental challenges.
- Urban Farm Project: Transforming concrete into greenery, demonstrating the practical benefits of urban agriculture and biofilters.
- Particulate Matter Measurement: A LoRaWAN-based measuring device combined with a weather station, automatically collecting and transmitting air quality data.
- Time Capsule – Message to the Future: Visitors’ messages about a sustainable future.
- Re-Design Project / Re:Lindström Project: Stylish clothing made from recycled materials, showcasing student creativity and sustainable fashion.
- Pneumobil: A compressed air-powered vehicle presented as an innovative mobility solution.
- Formula Student: Environmentally conscious vehicle development, where sustainability meets engineering precision.
- Cofarm – Urban Agriculture Project: Demonstrating sustainable urban agriculture in practice.
- Electric Bus Development: Current progress presented in video format, highlighting eco-friendly transportation.
- MVM Industrial Department: Showcasing industrial innovations representing sustainability with a key partner.
- Student–Staff Wellbeing: Interactive demonstration of university wellbeing initiatives and HR programs.
- Generative AI and Data-Driven Building Design: Showcasing climate-adaptive and urban comfort solutions.
- Dust Measurement Tools: Real-time on-site monitoring of air quality.
- Sustainability Playground – Bicycle: An interactive tool for young visitors to experience sustainability.
- Recycled Concrete: Demonstrating sustainable building materials and eco-conscious recycling.
- GreenQual Project: Innovative solutions for green architecture and sustainability.
- Urban Comfort: Reducing urban “heat islands” and designing passive ventilation systems to enhance urban comfort.
Practical Sustainability in Education and Research
Our university already has an ESG strategy, and we are delighted to see these goals materialize in tangible results. We are proud that our teaching, research, and industrial collaborations all contribute to practical, knowledge-based, forward-looking solutions.
It is especially gratifying that the work of our students and faculty was visible at Planet Expo, actively supporting the creation of a sustainable and livable urban environment.
Thank you for visiting!
Although the expo has ended, the #PlanetBudapest educational programs continue until the end of March. Thank you to all visitors for joining us in exploring how we can make tomorrow more livable!
📸 Check out our photos from Planet Expo and get inspired by the sustainable solutions created by our students and faculty!
We thank all students and colleagues who contributed to this achievement:
Ágoston Csaba, Andriska Gergő, Balogh Róbert, Baráz Dávid, Beleznay Tamás, Bendiák István, Bezsenyi Anikó, Bodáné Kendrovics Rita, Borsos Döníz, Csepely Milán, Demény Krisztina, Elek Barbara, Fancsik Roland, Gertner Anna, Gyarmati Csaba, Herendi Veronika Anita, Horváth Benedek, Juhász Ágota, Kamuti Hajnalka, Kiss Péter, Marcsek Attila, Marton Alexander Artúr, Menyhárt Bendegúz, Mohai Ágota, Molnár Emese Lilla, Molnár Ildikó, Monostori Erzsébet, Moses Brenda, Nagy Anna Viktória, Nagy Rebeka Anna, Nemoda Ferenc, Orosz Tímea, Pete Luca, Pintér Péter, Papp-Vid Dóra, Pálfi Judith, Pálfi Rebeka, Pálfi Virág, Prof. Dr. Szlivka Ferenc, Putz Tamás, Rákos Ádám, Sándor Tamás, Serfőző Andrea, Szűcs Ágnes, Tafferner-Gulyás Viktória, Ungvári Péter, Wágner Zsófi
