# Hankó becomes Semmelweis University vice-rector

Date: 2018

In 2018 [Balázs Hankó](/people/balazs-hanko) became vice-rector for strategy and development at Semmelweis University under rector Béla Merkely, who asked him to reposition the institution in medical and health sciences. He held the post for two years, leading projects such as the Semmelweis 250 anniversary programme, before moving to government in August 2020.

## People

- Balázs Hankó: https://factrail.ai/people/balazs-hanko

## Sources

- https://semmelweis.hu/hirek/2020/08/25/dr-hanko-balazs-akkor-tudunk-elore-haladni-ha-kozossegben-dolgozunk/
- https://semmelweis.hu/hirek/2018/10/05/dr-hanko-balazs-a-kozossegformalas-is-az-egyetemi-strategia-resze/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/hanko-semmelweis-vice-rector-2018