The recognition can be bestowed on a person who - through their activities, work, and attitude - has contributed to the development and growth of the district and thus raised the reputation of Kőbánya.

The Egis Science and Technology Centre welcomes visitors on the longest night of the year

Although the Researchers' Night will not take place until autumn, one of the side events of the large-scale event is already open for registration: the thought-provoking chemistry competition is sponsored by Egis.

Mr. Csaba Poroszlai, CEO of Egis and dr Tamás Rónay CEO of Sanofi-Aventis and Chinoin were elected vice presidents of the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (MAGYOSZ) at the Association’s annual general meeting. The executive director of Meditop Kft., dr Dávid Greskovits, will hold the position of president for another three years. Mr. Csaba Poroszlai has also become the member of the presidential board.

Egis’ theme-based program series was recognized by UNICEO (United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers), the company’s initiative won a “Live Communication” 2021 award as “Best online event for employees”.

How is it possible to present briefly yet fully what our colleagues think is important to mention about Egis? How can Egis be portrayed as a workplace? What shall our new colleagues expect on their first day of work? In our short films we’ve aimed to answer these questions and at the same time to show Egis from a new perspective.

At Egis we regularly organize so called “Navigator Days” to help our new colleagues’ integration.

On the Egis Health and Prevention Days in Kőbánya participants were provided information on their health status

We have commemorated World Cancer Day.

As Diamond Sponsor of the comprehensive nationwide health tests program (MÁESZ), our company considers the protection of health to be top priority.

Egis Pharmaceutical PLC is committed to support the safety of medical staff in the current pandemic situation.

Two technology-intensive developments, carried out with state subsidies, were completed at Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC’s Körmend site (Hungary). The investments were inaugurated by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and by the company’s CEO, Dr. István Hodász on 15 October.  In addition to a new packaging plant, Egis has also established a plant with special knowledge and technology requirements, typically suitable to manufacture oncology products.  Thus, Egis is now able to implement all value-creating processes within the field of oncology, from development to active ingredient and finished product manufacturing.

As research and development are fundamental pillars of our strategy Egis is deeply committed to raise students’ interest in science and help the promising young minds develop their talents. That is why we have been supporting the annual ’Scientific and Innovation Talent Recruitment Contest for Youth’ for decades. This year, Egis’ prize went to undergraduate student Hunor Sebők.

The Semmelweis University and Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC have agreed on an even closer cooperation than before. Our common goal is to further raise the standards of pharmaceutical R+D as well as pharmacist and doctor training by making use of the synergies in each other’s activities. As a result of the agreement, new health industrial innovations can be launched and the Semmelweis University can be extended with more practical educational and training elements that also meet the needs of the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry.

Microsoft and HR Fest — the largest HR professional festival in Hungary — established a new professional award category within HR Best awards called ‘Future Proof Organizations’.

A Chemical Sector Training Centre will be established on the premises of Lajos Petrik Bilingual Vocational School (BMSZC Petrik Lajos Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum). Supported by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, the facility will be built from public funds of around HUF 2 billion. It shall promote professional qualifications in the chemical sector in Hungary, and contribute to provide students with high quality, modern trainings suited to the labour market demands.

Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, suitable for both online and offline teaching, a new interactive classroom was inaugurated at the University of Szeged Faculty of Pharmacy with the financial support of our company.

Last year, our company joined the kestrel protection programme of the Őrség National Park. As a company committed to nature conservation, and engaged in production activities in the region, Egis also supported the "Give a Kestrel Family a Home" initiative.

Our company has joined the special initiative „Plastic-free July” launched by the municipality of Kőbánya.

In the 2021/2022 school year, the Hungarian Association for Innovation launched its competition for secondary school students for the 31st time. The Association recognized not only young innovators, but the most successful innovative schools and exceptionally innovative secondary school teachers were awarded too. Our company has been supporting the Scientific and Innovation Talent Recruitment Contest for Youth for decades.

Egis awaits participants with open positions, webinars, and informal Q&A in its chatroom.

The main theme of the online event was the operation of pharmacies during the pandemic.

Egis’ popular credit-point course is now offered in four Hungarian universities.