APPEC welcomes Hungary

Written by katrinlink on 21st May 2018. Posted in

APPEC is pleased to announce that at the latest General Assembly meeting held on May 17 2018 Hungary formally joined APPEC.

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) supports multi-messenger astrophysics focusing on gravitational wave research, exploring the characteristics of the high-energy Universe, as well as cosmology and the study of the properties of dark matter and dark energy. Furthermore, MTA will contribute in APPEC to R&D activities on Common Projects (e.g. Einstein Telescope) and to the development of theoretical bases, computing and application of deep-underground laboratories, as well as to support education, outreach and industrial connections.

MTA is a public body functioning as a self-regulatory legal entity which carries out a national civic duty by practicing, supporting, overseeing and representing Hungarian science and can operate as consultant of the government

Welcome Hungary!

APPEC’s General Secretary Job de Kleuver welcomes Peter Forgacs, the representative of Hungary in the APPEC General Assembly meeting