50 years of sociology in Hungary: Report on the joint anniversary conference of the Hungarian Sociological Association and the Institute for Sociology of the Centre for Social Sciences of the Hungarian Academy

Abstract

The annual conference for Hungarian sociologists in 2013 was an exceptional event for both those working in Hungary and those who are active abroad. The Institute for Sociology of the Centre for Social Sciences of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (IS CSS HAS), established by András Hegedüs, celebrated its 50th anniversary. This offered the opportunity for the Hungarian Sociological Association (HSA) and the IS CSS HAS to organize the annual conference together. Since both organizations play pivotal roles in the field of sociology and sociological research, their cooperation alone made the conference special. Furthermore, the venue for the conference was the IS CSS HAS building and the Jacobin Hall at the Buda Castle district, contributing to the ceremonial atmosphere of the event.