Zoology College for Advanced Studies

Last modified: 21. October 2026

The Zoology College for Advanced Studies was re-established in the summer of 2023 from the former Nematology College for Advanced Studies with the aim of covering a broader range of zoological disciplines and areas of interest.

The College seeks to connect students engaged in scientific work related to zoology, providing opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and effective communication with the support of academic staff and other experts in the field.

We organize professional lectures on a monthly basis and place strong emphasis on acquiring practical knowledge. To this end, we offer workshops and hands-on activities focusing on various animal groups, including specimen preparation workshops for tropical insects. One of our most popular recurring programmes is volunteering at local animal shelters through group dog-walking activities as part of our commitment to social responsibility.

In addition to sharing scientific interests, we encourage members to exchange experiences and build lasting professional and personal connections. We regularly organize professional excursions, team-building trips, social events, and barbecue gatherings to foster a friendly and cohesive community.

We provide our members and interested students with topics for their diploma theses and institutional Student Research Conference (TDK) projects, as well as access to the necessary infrastructure and resources. As members of the College, students receive assistance in designing and conducting experiments, preparing for national and international conferences, and publishing their research findings.

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Contact:
E-mail: zoo.szakkollegium@gmail.com 

How to be our member:
Write an email ( zoo.szakkollegium@gmail.com ) directly to us or fill in the following questionnaire to apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmu9nVPbR0A9wqMfttFR5ialLjIfFxSBC3OSLvoGOSL4EqPg/viewform 

Board:
Selmeczi Dóra, president
Kozma Sándor, secretary
Dr. Petrikovszki Renáta, mentor Professor

Host institute: 
Department of Zoology and Ecology
Institute for Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation

Social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zooszakk 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoo.szakkollegium/