Created: 2026.03.13. 13:56
Széchenyi István University paid tribute to the memory of the Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–49 with a dignified ceremony. As part of the event, doctoral degrees were conferred and the Institution’s prestigious awards were presented to those whose work has significantly contributed to the development of the University.
Széchenyi István University held its commemorative ceremony marking the Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–49 on 12 March. In his address, Dr Ferenc Friedler, Rector and Vice-President for Scientific Affairs of the University, emphasised that the success of nations and institutions today depends on performance just as much as it did in the mid-19th century. As he noted, the University must also rise to the occasion in this spirit: through its educational, research and innovation activities it must contribute to the country’s competitiveness.
“We encourage our young researchers and doctoral candidates to look to the heroes of that time as examples and approach the questions of their own scientific fields with a kind of revolutionary mindset: to dare to rethink them from deeper foundations. The advancement of science, the achievement of significant results and the success of young researchers often require a similar intellectual courage, which has also characterised the great turning points of history,” he said. He added that the University encourages professional ambition and supports excellence in research and teaching so that outstanding achievements can emerge as genuine values.
Following the address, the ceremony continued with the presentation of awards. The Pro Universitate Award recognises the work of University staff members as well as citizens and public figures who support the University and who have made significant contributions to achieving the Institution’s goals and enhancing its reputation and prestige. The award was presented to Dr Mihály T. Révész, honorary associate professor, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and organisational work that played a key role in establishing and strengthening legal education in Győr.
The 15 March ceremony traditionally also provides an opportunity for candidates who have obtained their doctoral degrees to take their oath and receive their diplomas. At the event, the following were conferred doctoral degrees: Dr Izabella Izdig, Dr Bettina Kozák, Dr Éva Nyerges, Dr Szilárd Pálfay and Dr Tamás István Stipkovits (candidates of the Doctoral School of Law and Political Sciences); Ahmad Dema Munef, Norbert Hegyi, Péter János Müller, Péter Németh, Attila Nyitrai, Márk Pesthy, Veronika Anna Szabó, Viktor Szabó, Herman Szűcs, Richárd Takács and Bálint Vaszilievits-Sömjén (candidates of the Doctoral School of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences); as well as Abd Alrauf Abd Alhameed Alkhatib Sewart, Brigitta Gyöngyi Bánhidi, Péter Bárkányi, Zsolt Csaba Horváth, Md Kamal Hossain, Mrs Gábor Nagy, József Pap, Andrea Pozsgai, Szabolcs Rákosi and Tímea Vastag (candidates of the Doctoral School of Regional- and Business Administration Sciences).
Based on the decision of the University Habilitation Council, eight individuals fulfilled the requirements of the habilitation procedure: in the field of business and organisational sciences Dr Zoltán Egri; in the field of informatics Dr Zoltán Ercsey, Dr Ádám Schiffer and Dr József Kopják; in the field of regional sciences Dr Ferenc Darabos, Dr Viktória Kundi and Dr András Szeberényi; and in the field of law and political sciences Dr Balázs Pálvölgyi.
Following a recital by Ádám Gyimesi, an acting student of the Győr National Theatre, awards related to education were presented. The title of Honorary University Professor was awarded to Dr Attila Simon, Chief Executive Officer of Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra Ltd., and Dr László Széplaki, President of the Győr Regional Court of Appeal. The title of Honorary Associate Professor was awarded to Csaba Kocsis, dual education expert at E.ON North Transdanubian Power Network Ltd., and Zoltán Schönléber, owner of Z+R Consulting Ltd. The title of Honorary Master Instructor was awarded to Györgyi Jankovics Némethné, professional director of Rejuniva Ltd., Dr Bendegúz Homonnai of the Homonnai Law Office, and Dr György Czirfusz, managing attorney of the Czirfusz Law Office.
The leadership of Széchenyi István University awards the Pro Educatione Prize to colleagues who have provided outstanding teaching activities over a long period. This recognition was awarded to Dr Gábor Borbély, associate professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Info-communications of the Faculty of Informatics and Electrical Engineering, and Dr Eszter Zsédely, Vice-Dean for Educational Affairs at the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
The István Bakonyi Excellent Teaching Award was presented to Dr Ferenc Giczi, associate professor at the Department of Mathematics and Physics of the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering; Dr Krisztián Koppány, associate professor at the Department of International and Applied Economics of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics; and Dr Erika Lencsés-Varga, associate professor at the Department of Animal Sciences of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár. The Excellent Mentor Award was granted to Petra Kemecseiné Inhaizer, teacher at the Szent-Györgyi Albert Health and Social Technical and Vocational Training School, and Dr Szabolcs Rámháp, associate professor at the Department of Corporate Leadership and Marketing of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics.
At the ceremony, awards recognising dedicated work for university students and the community were also presented. The title Distinguished Citizen of Széchenyi István University was awarded to Magdolna Pákozdi, director of the Szent-Györgyi Albert Health and Social Technical and Vocational Training School; Dr Csaba Sándor Horváth, associate professor at the Department of Humanities and Human Resources of the Apáczai Csere János Faculty of Pedagogy, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr Attila Oláh, professor at the Department of Department of Theoretical Health Sciences and Nursing of the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences.
The Governing Board Certificate of Merit (Gold Grade) was awarded to Mrs Ferenc Kovács, teacher at the Öveges Kálmán Practice Primary School of Széchenyi István University, and Dr András Torma, head of the Department of Applied Sustainability of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár. The Silver Grade was awarded to Péter Homor, Head of Centre at the University Library and Archives, and Dr Dániel Róbert Szabó, assistant lecturer at the Department of Statistics, Finance and Controlling of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics. The title Excellent Staff Member was awarded to Balázs Döbrentei, departmental engineer at the Department of Transport; Enikő Horváth, academic registrator at the Department of Academic Affairs; Judit Mária Merkó-Benkő, administrative officer of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics; Mrs Zoltán László Stevula, accounting officer at the Department of Statistics, Finances and Controlling; and Marianna Éva Törökné Vas, science administration officer at the Doctoral Studies and Habilitation Centre.
The Student-Friendly University Award was granted to Tünde Gulyásné Gaál, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs, while Dr Péter Németh, Scientific Secretary and Director of the HUN-REN University Centre of International Excellence at the University, received the University Community Award.
The ceremonial occasion also provided an opportunity for the institution to honour staff members who are retiring after several decades of dedicated service to the University. The Service Recognition Certificate of Széchenyi István University is awarded to those who have worked for the success of the community for at least 25 years. The recognition was presented to Mrs András Horváth, teacher at the Szent-Györgyi Albert Health and Social Technical and Vocational Training School; Mrs Emil Horváth, data clerk at the S Research Support and Collections Development Unit of the University Library and Archives; Gábor Horváth, master instructor at the Department of Mathematics and Physics of the Faculty of Informatics and Electrical Engineering; Dr László Józsa, professor at the Department of Corporate Leadership and Marketing of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics; Dr Levente Ferenc Solecki, assistant lecturer at the Department of Department of Materials Engineering and Machine Design of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Engineering; and Lajos Szabó, assistant lecturer at the Department of Transport of the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences.
