International Students' Scholarship Contracts to be Tightened
Thousands of international students in Hungary may face tightened scholarship contracts due to the recent scandal at ELTE.
A lecture by Alexander Yakobson, a historian from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was disrupted on October 16, prompting two ministers and the university rector to demand accountability.
The historian’s lecture series was titled “Diverzitás és demokrácia az izraeli társadalomban”
The incident began when some students wore keffiyehs and shouted that the lecture was political propaganda supporting Israeli genocide, causing a disturbance that couldn't be calmed by the lecturer, attendees, or security.
- The lecture was eventually halted.
- Only two of the three sessions could be attended online due to the disruption.
Author's summary: ELTE scandal affects international students.