{"id":39343,"date":"2023-12-19T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T05:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=39343"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T12:32:29","slug":"dies-academicus-the-university-celebrated-a-phd-awarding-and-a-jubilee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2023\/12\/dies-academicus-the-university-celebrated-a-phd-awarding-and-a-jubilee\/","title":{"rendered":"Dies Academicus: the university celebrated a PhD awarding and a jubilee"},"content":{"rendered":"
In addition to the inauguration of the PhD students, a number of awards were also presented at the Dies Academicus ceremony, including certificates of appreciation and silver medals awarded on the occasion of the School of PhD Studies’ 30th anniversary. At the festive senate meeting held in the Banquet Hall of the Theoretical Block in Nagyv\u00e1rad square, the excellent instructors of the doctoral program were awarded, the Pro Universitate Awards, the Semmelweis University Association of Friends’ Outstanding Doctoral Student Awards, and the Genersich Foundation Awards were also presented. In addition, the titles of honorary university associate professor, honorary university professor and master educator were awarded, and management appointments were handed over.<\/div>\n

“By completing your PhD studies, you not only fulfilled your own dream – but also contributed to the strengthening of the discipline of medicine and health sciences and to the enhancement of our university’s reputation and the fulfillment of our vision. You are the keys to making our institution glorious not only for the past 250 years, but also for the next quarter of a millennium,” said Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University, at the Dies Academicus festive senate meeting. He then continued to say that as glorious as our past is, our present is just as successful, and our future is hopeful. In addition to recalling the traditions, he emphasized that Semmelweis University is currently the best higher education institution in Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe, which is considered unique in the world in the field of medicine and health sciences, and, according to the Rector, the position achieved in the Times Higher Education university ranking means that the institution belongs to the best one percent globally.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>He mentioned that this many new students have never started their studies as in this academic year, and more than ever before, 5,100 international students from 115 countries are attending the university. In addition to the infrastructural investments and renovations to support the development of the university, he mentioned the expanding and strengthening international teaching and research collaborations with 200 universities around the world – including collaborations with the University of Singapore, the University of Heidelberg and Harvard Medical School – and that our scientific relationship with both newly awarded Hungarian Nobel Prize-winning scientists is active and ongoing. Dr. Katalin Karik\u00f3 was recently honored with the Semmelweis Budapest Award, the most prestigious university award, and Dr. Ferenc Krausz will implement a research plan he started 4 years ago together with Semmelweis University. He also mentioned the emergence of the traumatological profile as of historical importance. In his greeting, he pointed out that on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of doctoral education, the university will recognize with a new award the decades of activity of colleagues who have completed outstandingly successful academic careers for the sake of doctoral education. Speaking to the doctors who obtained the PhD degree, he said:<\/p>\n

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The title you have received today is not just a professional recognition \u2013 it is also a testament to human excellence. Continue the research you have begun and continue to explore the unknown by looking for new areas!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

After the ceremonial oath, the fresh PhD-level doctorate holders were conferred by Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely and Dr. Zolt\u00e1n Beny\u00f3, President of the Doctoral Council with a handshake. In 2023, a total of 182 candidates completed their doctoral work: 162 received their diplomas with summa cum laude, 18 with cum laude and two with rite. Click here to read the list of newly awarded doctorates. <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Today is a special graduation ceremony: on the one hand, it is the first time in the history of our university that so many people, 182, can receive their PhD diplomas at the same time, and on the other hand, we are also celebrating the 30th anniversary of the doctoral program, with the professors who founded the School of PhD Studies and worked for its growth, said in his greeting Dr. Zolt\u00e1n Beny\u00f3, President of the Doctoral Council. He recalled how significant a moment it was for the fulfillment of university autonomy when, in 1993, the university took over the right to award academic degrees from the Scientific Qualification Committee, as this created the basis for the fulfillment of freedom of scientific thought.<\/p>\n

“Expanding the range of our PhDs is a key issue in terms of our supply of researchers and educators, our scientific performance and excellence,” stated Dr. Zolt\u00e1n Beny\u00f3.<\/p>\n

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In recent years, the number of PhD students has been steadily increasing, in the 2023\/24 academic year it already exceeded a thousand in 50 doctoral programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He went on to say that the doctoral training is the highest level of higher education, doctoral students are among the best graduate students, and as an instructor it is a special pleasure to watch how a beginner TDK student becomes a researcher with a PhD degree, an equal partner in thinking, the next researcher from a student becomes the professor of generations, and many continue their work as citizens of the university. “By awarding the PhD degree, the Doctoral Council certifies that you are suitable for independent scientific work. Take advantage of this opportunity, so consider today as a beginning, use the knowledge you have acquired and the authorization that comes with your diploma to unravel the mysteries of nature and humanity, and use your abilities for the benefit of your fellow humans!”, added Dr. Zolt\u00e1n Beny\u00f3.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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The event continued with the presentation of awards and prizes. For the 20th time now, the university has recognized lecturers who do outstanding work in the doctoral training. This year, seven received the “Excellent PhD Instructor” award, five of whom received it from the rector and the president of the Doctoral Council:<\/p>\n