End-of-Year Ceremonial Senate Session at PTE

The University of Pécs (PTE) held its traditional End-of-Year Ceremonial Senate Session on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the Dr. Halasy-Nagy József Aula. During the ceremony, Professor Emeritus and honorary academic titles, habilitated doctoral certificates, as well as PhD and DLA degrees were awarded. A special highlight of the ceremony was the taking of the rector's oath by Dr. Adrián Fábián and the ceremonial handover of the rector's insignia.

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As distinguished guests of the incoming rector, the ceremonial event was attended by Dr. Sándor Katz, State Secretary for Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs, Balázs Kapronczai, Parliamentary State Secretary, and Dr. Áron Kovács, Member of Parliament for Baranya County's 2nd constituency.

In his ceremonial speech, Dr. Attila Miseta, the outgoing Rector of PTE, expressed his gratitude to his direct colleagues and the university's leaders for their collaborative work over the past eight years. He also thanked everyone he had the privilege to serve and who had supported him during this time. Dr. Miseta reflected on the major challenges that defined his term, such as the coronavirus pandemic and the change in the institutional model, emphasising that despite these difficulties, the university managed to preserve its values and autonomy.

Professor Emeritus Title

The Senate of the University of Pécs awarded the title of Professor Emeritus and the university's gold badge to the following academics for their outstanding achievements in the 2025–2026 academic year:

• János Hebling, Research Professor at the Faculty of Sciences – for his pioneering achievements in high-intensity terahertz research, and his outstanding work in teaching and science management.
• Gábor Menyhei, University Professor at the Clinical Centre, Department of Vascular Surgery – for his national and international achievements in the field of vascular surgery, particularly in the research of venous diseases.

Honorary Associate Professor Title

By the decision of the Senate of the University of Pécs, the following professionals were awarded the title of Honorary Associate Professor and the university's silver badge in the 2025–2026 academic year:

• Gyula Kecskeméti, Appellate Chief Prosecutor at the Pécs Appellate Chief Prosecutor's Office.
• Tamás Bencsik, Deputy Chief Prosecutor for Criminal Law at the Tolna County Chief Prosecutor's Office.
• Péter Vajer, Associate Professor at Semmelweis University.

Honorary University Professor Title

By the decision of the Senate of the University of Pécs, the following individuals were awarded the title of Honorary University Professor and the university's silver badge in the 2025–2026 academic year:

• Szabolcs Béni, Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University.
• Zoltán Huszár, retired Associate Professor at the Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Habilitated Doctorate Title

Following the public procedure prescribed in the university regulations, the Senate of the University of Pécs awarded habilitated doctoral certificates to the following individuals in the 2025–2026 academic year:

In the field of Law and Political Sciences

• Balázs Hohmann, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law.

In the field of Biological Sciences

• Zsolt Kristóf Bali, Research Fellow, Endre Grastyán Translational Research Centre.
• Kristóf Csepregi, Assistant Professor, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Sciences.
• Árpád Czéh, Research Fellow, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences.

In the field of Health Sciences

• Tatjána Katalin Ábel, College Associate Professor, Semmelweis University.
• Darinka Korovljev, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad.
• Andrea Rucska (certificate accepted by her daughter, Csilla Oláh, due to her passing).
• Ferdinand Salonna, Researcher, Senior Scientist, University of PJ Šafárik in Košice.
• Valdemar Stajer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad.

In the field of Basic Medical Sciences

• Péter Bukovics, Assistant Professor, Institute of Biophysics, Medical School.
• Viktória Gasznerné Kormos, Assistant Professor, Institute of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Medical School.
• Andrea Párniczky, Assistant Professor, Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School.
• Zsuzsa Rákosy-Vokó, Assistant Professor, Institute of Public Health Medicine, Medical School.
• Gábor Simon, Director, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Medical School.
• Tibor János Szolcsányi, Assistant Professor, Medical School.

In the field of Physical Sciences

• Mátyás Illés Mechler, Assistant Professor, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Sciences.

In the field of Earth Sciences

• Ákos Halmai, Research Fellow, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences.
• Tibor Németh, Assistant Professor, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences.

In the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Krisztina Hartnerné Pohóczky, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy.

In the field of Chemical Sciences

• Borbála Boros, Assistant Professor, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences.
• Ágnes Dörnyei, Assistant Professor, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences.
• Attila Takács, Research Fellow, Office of HUN-REN Supported Research Groups.

In the field of Clinical Medical Sciences

• Gábor Fazekas, Vascular Surgeon Specialist, Clinical Centre, Department of Vascular Surgery.
• Dorottya Frank, Assistant Professor, Clinical Centre, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
• Gyula Marada, Head of Department, Clinical Centre, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
• Eszter Mikó-Baráth, Assistant Professor, Institute of Physiology, Medical School.
• Barbara Sándor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Centre, 1st Department of Internal Medicine.

PhD Degree Recipients

On behalf of the President of the University Doctoral Council, the Senate of the University of Pécs awarded PhD degrees to the following students based on their successful defence in the 2025–2026 academic year:

In the field of Law and Political Sciences

• Kristóf Benedek Fekete, Assistant Lecturer at the PTE Faculty of Law, Land Affairs Administrator at the National Chamber of Agriculture.
• Bushrat Jahan, Sales and Marketing Manager of ASIAN BAZAR.

In the field of Health Sciences

• Farah Ziad Khalil Abu Khadra, Applied Science Private University of Jordan.
• Ágota Barabás, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen.
• Dahabo Adi Galgalo, Assistant Researcher, Reproductive Health Laboratory and Marsabit County Department of Health Services.
• Csilla Klára Egyed, Assistant Lecturer and LSP Instructor, Department of Languages for Biomedical Purposes and Communication, Medical School.
• Júlia Farkas, Assistant Professor, Department of Pastoral Psychology, Pentecostal Theological College.
• Anita Katalin Molnárné Grestyák, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen.
• Judit Németh, Assistant Research Fellow, Medical School.
• Sándor Mátyás Péntek, Clinical Specialist, Clinical Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Gergely Sántha, Assistant Lecturer, Juhász Gyula Faculty of Education, University of Szeged.
• Zoltán Tamás Szabó, Instructor, Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Boglárka Bernadett Tisza, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Dorottya Zsálig, Sole Trader.

In the field of Basic Medical Sciences

• Adél Jüngling, Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Anatomy, Medical School.
• Tamás Gábor Szilágyi, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Medical School.

In the field of Philosophical Sciences

• Liberta Csonka, Assistant Lecturer, Gyula Illés Institute of Education, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Education and Regional Development.

In the field of Physical Sciences

• Beatrix Fehér, Assistant Research Fellow, HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics.

In the field of Earth Sciences

• Zoltán Bolek, President of the Hungarian Islamic Community.
• László Gere, Territorial Cooperation Officer, Ministry of Public Administration and Regional Development.
• Márton Kiss, Teacher, Éva Fésűs Primary School, Taszár.

In the field of Business and Management Sciences

• Ayman Sadik Abdul-Hafeez Al-Najjar, Senior Marketing and Sales Manager of EXEED.
• Emil Begimkulov, Accountant of Fujifilm.
• Shaista Jabeen
• Bence Vereckei-Poór, Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Marketing and Tourism, Faculty of Business and Economics.

In the field of Literary and Cultural Studies

• Petra Zsófia Csondor-Rétfalvi, PTE Researcher, Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Új Szem.
• Nikolett Pintér-Németh, Co-President of the Sinum Theatre Workshop Association.
• Kamilla Simor, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Film and Visual Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

In the field of Clinical Medical Sciences

• Roland Lajos Csurgyók, Biologist, Clinical Centre, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrological, Diabetological Centre.
• Veronika Heckmann, Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Medical School.
• Ágnes Klabuzai, Chief Physician, Clinical Centre, Szigetvár Hospital.
• Melánia Evelin Pozsgai, Assistant Lecturer, Clinical Centre, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Oncodermatology.

In the field of Educational Sciences

• Gréta Ábrahám, Assistant Lecturer, University of Novi Sad.
• Zsuzsanna Gép, Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences.
• Krisztina Karácsonyi, Secondary School Teacher, Gandhi Secondary School, Vocational School, Dormitory and Basic Arts School.
• Zsófia Kopecskó-Hodosi, Special Needs Educator, Zsigmond Móricz Kindergarten, Primary School, Skills Development Vocational School and EGYMI.
• Tamás Kovács, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Adult Education and Skills Development, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Tibor Attila Kovács, Assistant Lecturer, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church.
• Ádám Sinkovits, Deputy Headteacher, Gate of Dharma Buddhist Secondary and Primary School.
• Kitti Vitéz, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Eszter Vörös-Eigner, Manager, Hungarian School Sport Federation.

In the field of Psychological Sciences

• Dorian Vida, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities, University of Pannonia.

In the field of Sociological Sciences

• Tibor Bana, Amazon Luxembourg Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Analyst.
• Fruzsina Ökrös, Assistant Research Fellow, Quantitative Social and Economic Sciences Research Institute, Hungarian Central Statistical Office.

In the field of Historical Sciences

• Brigitta Kinga Schvéd, Assistant Research Fellow, Research Institute for Politics and Government, University of Public Service.
• Noémi Tóth, Staff Member, Christoph Bacher Galerie, Vienna.

DLA Degree Recipients

The Senate of the University of Pécs awarded DLA degrees to the following individuals in the 2025–2026 academic year:

In the field of Fine Arts

• Eszter Poroszlai, Visiting Lecturer, Hungarian University of Fine Arts and Budapest Metropolitan University.

In the field of Musical Arts

• Dóra Kokas, Visiting Lecturer, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Cellist.
• Katalin Szalai, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Music, University of Debrecen.

Rector's Oath of Office

As the closing event of the ceremony—continuing a long-standing tradition—Dr. Adrián Fábián, who will hold the institution's top leadership position from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030, took his rector's oath in the presence of former rectors of the University of Pécs. Following the oath, the outgoing rector, Dr. Attila Miseta, handed over the rector's gown, and Rector Emeritus Károly Barakonyi handed over the rector's chain to the new rector.

Following the swearing-in, the newly inaugurated rector introduced the incoming members of the university leadership by name:

• Dr. Tamás Fedeles, Vice-Rector for General Affairs and Education
• Dr. Zsuzsanna Helyes, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
• Dr. Attila Horváth, Professor, Vice-Rector for Strategy and Economic Affairs
• Dr. Alexandra Zámbó, Head of Rector's Cabinet

In his speech, the incoming Rector Adrián Fábián outlined a vision of a unified, innovative, and transparently operating university, emphasising that in the future, institutional interests must always take precedence over organisational and private interests. Furthermore, he firmly pointed out that the structural model change of the recent period could not bring the expected breakthrough success at the university level because the rapid model change was not followed by the shift in mindset that is essential for its operation.