“Acknowledging our shared past and professional heritage”

At the opening of the ceremonial Senate session, Vice-Rector Dr. Roland Szilágyi emphasized in his speech that while many things have changed over the decades, the exemplary power of the work of former students has remained constant. He highlighted that the awarding of jubilee diplomas is one of the most important, defining, and moving celebrations in the life of the university. The colorful diplomas are far more than certificates — they are acknowledgments of life paths and careers, and official affirmations that dedication to one’s profession, diligence, and professional humility are indeed enduring values.

The jubilee diploma is not only a recognition of individual life achievements, but also an acknowledgment of our shared past and professional heritage,

– he stated.

At the proposal of the Dean of the Faculty of Earth Science and Engineering, the Senate of the University of Miskolc awarded a granite diploma to one engineer who graduated in 1950 from the predecessor institution, the Faculty of Mining Engineering of the Technical University for Heavy Industry. Additionally, it awarded iron diplomas to 11 engineers who earned their diamond diplomas in 1960, diamond diplomas to 31 engineers who received their golden diplomas in 1965, and golden diplomas to 46 engineers who graduated in Miskolc in 1975. The diplomas were presented by Prof. Dr. Gábor Mucsi, Dean of the Faculty of Earth Science and Engineering, and Vice-Rector Dr. Roland Szilágyi.

Upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, the Senate of the University of Miskolc awarded iron diplomas to 2 engineers who graduated from the Faculty of Metallurgical Engineering of the predecessor Heavy Industry Technical University in 1960, diamond diplomas to 10 engineers who graduated in 1965, and golden diplomas to 36 engineers who graduated in 1975.
The honorary diplomas were awarded by Prof. Dr. Árpád Bence Palotás, Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, and Dr. Roland Szilágyi, Vice-Rector of the University.

Following the tributes, Mr. László Bársony, recipient of the golden diploma in mining engineering, delivered his greeting speech. On behalf of the metallurgical engineers, Dr. Gábor Búza, recipient of the golden diploma in metallurgy, also addressed the audience.

In his ceremonial address, Prof. Dr. Gábor Mucsi, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics, recalled the history of the two faculties and emphasized how characteristic renewal is for them. Quoting Kazinczy, he explained: “Innovation, even if good and necessary, is opposed by many, but without innovation, building is impossible. Our faculties want to build, and we firmly believe that this is the key to the future.” Finally, he highlighted the awardees who later became lecturers at the university and noted that internationalization has been important for the university for over 50 years, with former students arriving for the diploma ceremony even from Vietnam.

Dr. Szilágyi Roland rektorhelyettes záróbeszédében megköszönte a díjazottak sok évtizedes munkáját:

I wish that, in good health and enriched with joyful years, you will continue to be inspiring examples for the engineering profession and future generations.