Events

MATE’s Szent István Campus proudly joins the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) in 2025, hosting a dedicated sustainability program titled “Second Life for Electronics – Conscious Tech Week at MATE” between 24–28 November 2025. The initiative encourages members of the community to donate electronic devices that may be reused, repaired, or repurposed —helping reduce environmental waste and supporting social good.

In collaboration with Cseriti and Repair Café, we collect small household and electronic appliances that are clean, functional, and ready for reuse. Examples include mobile phones, cables, chargers, converters, IT accessories, and small kitchen devices. A detailed list of acceptable items is available here.

As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025, MATE’s Szent István Campus welcomes participants to the “Second Life for Electronics – Conscious Tech Week at MATE” program series. The events, held on 24 and 28 November 2025, highlight practical, hands-on approaches to repair culture, reuse, circular resource management, and sustainable living. Participation is free, but registration is required by midnight on 22 November 2025.

Participants may choose from a diverse set of activities:

9:00–12:00 Repair Café troubleshooting workshop (Auditorium Corridor)
•    With an item to repair, time-slot reservation in 15-minute intervals for two tables (Table 1 / 2) is available. Multiple slots may be selected.
•    You can also join as an interested participant if you do not have any items to repair but are interested in the repair process. In this case, registration is not required.
12:30–13:00 Presentation by Judit Tallárom-Czingili: Introduction to European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) (TK 219)
13:00–13:30 Repair Café: The importance of reuse in sustainability (TK 219)
13:30–14:00 Dr. György Fekete: Introduction to the bio-waste collection and treatment system at Szent István Campus, MATE (TK 219)
14:00–14:30 Dr. Apolka Ujj: Digital Detox – Presentation of SZIA Garden Program (TK 219)
14:30–15:00 SZIA Garden guided visit (meeting point: fountain in front of the Auditorium Building)
15:30–17:30 organic vegetable tasting & discussion evening (Dormitory B, Room 7)

28 November, 10:00–11:00 composting demonstration (Parking lot behind Dormitory D)
We look forward to seeing you at our programs at Szent István Campus, MATE University.