In June 2025, the Learning Research Institute organized its summer professional program at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium's Révfülöp Center. The event aimed to connect the experience of academic research with a passion for learning, while also fostering intergenerational dialogue.
The participants – primarily students of the MCC University Program – had the opportunity to engage with both seasoned researchers and those at the beginning of their careers, who shared personal insights, research topics, and reflections on the challenges of scholarly work. The program placed particular emphasis on historical thinking, interpretations of 20th-century history, and museum education as a practical approach to historical learning.
Beyond formal presentations, participants engaged in informal discussions and debates, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative reflection. Questions explored during the interactive sessions – such as how experiential learning can enhance historical understanding or how to involve young people in interpreting the past – proved thought-provoking for both students and facilitators.
A special highlight of the camp was the interactive workshop led by Prof. Dr. Jongwoo Han, an American–Korean historian, which focused on the representation of the Korean War (1950–1953) in history education. The professor not only shared findings from his research but also invited participants to reflect on how to teach a distant yet still relevant conflict with sensitivity, multiple perspectives, and historical accuracy.
The diversity of topics, the freedom to explore personal interests, and the meaningful conversations contributed to a deeper understanding of the human and professional dimensions of academic research.
