Created: 2026.07.07. 09:29
Nearly two hundred graduating students of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at Széchenyi István University received their degrees at a ceremonial graduation event on 3 July. The occasion not only celebrated the new graduates but also recognised professionals and partners who have made outstanding contributions to the Faculty’s development.
The Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, regarded as the first institution of higher agricultural education in Europe, is one of the most significant centres of agricultural education in Hungary. Building on more than two centuries of tradition, recent infrastructure developments and a renewed strategic vision, the Faculty offers modern, practice-oriented programmes that prepare students for the challenges of sustainability, agricultural digitalisation and innovation.
“Sensor technologies, drones, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making support and automation are all areas that are transforming agriculture. It is important to emphasise, however, that technology alone is not enough. It must be combined with well-trained professionals, sound judgement, ethical responsibility, practical experience and the agricultural mindset that understands that land, animals, plants and food are not merely factors of production but part of our shared responsibility,” said Dean Dr Tamás Tóth in his ceremonial address. He also recalled that this year marks the tenth anniversary of the Faculty’s integration into Széchenyi István University.
In addition to their degrees, graduates also received certificates confirming their status as Honorary Citizens of Mosonmagyaróvár. Welcoming speeches were delivered by Miklós Szabó, Mayor of the city, and Zsolt Kovács-Csomor, President of the Association of Óvár Agricultural Professionals. The Students’ Union recognised Zoltán Cseh with the Pro Auditoribus commemorative certificate for his work supporting the student residence community, while Emőke Ruzsics received a bronze Pro Auditoribus award.
During the ceremony, the honorary title of Associate Professor was conferred by the Senate of Széchenyi István University upon Dr Gábor Réczey, Head of Secretariat and Deputy Director-General for Fisheries within the Deputy State Secretariat for Agricultural Economics Production of the Ministry responsible for Agriculture and Food Economy. The Faculty and the Association of Óvár Agricultural Professionals also presented a commemorative certificate to Tibor Zászlós, President of the Hungarian Association of Animal Breeders, in recognition of his support for Hungarian livestock education, research and professional development. The Model Farm title, awarded for the twenty-first time this year, was presented to Cont-Eco Ltd, Breier Farm Ltd, D&D Farm Ltd and Mészáros Winery Ltd.
As part of the programme, recent achievements and distinctions of professionals associated with the Faculty were also highlighted. Congratulations were extended to Dr Béla Urbányi on his election as Vice-President of the Agricultural Sciences Section of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and to research professor and dean Dr Tamás Tóth, who received the Pro Arte Veterinaria Medal for strengthening professional cooperation between Széchenyi István University and the University of Veterinary Medicine. Further recognition was given to Dr Anikó Juhász on her appointment as Deputy State Secretary, and to Dr Judit Hegyi, who was reaffirmed as Vice-President for Life Sciences of the Veszprém Regional Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and additionally received the MTA 200 Silver Commemorative Medal. The ceremony also acknowledged Professor Gyula Pinke’s Outstanding University Lecturer of Mosonmagyaróvár award, Zsolt Kovács-Csomor’s Agricultural Innovator of the Year title, and Dr László Palkovics Amand’s decoration with the Officer’s Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit.
Ceremonial Graduation
