Seven thousand students will start their studies at the University of Debrecen this year
The first-year students of the University of Debrecen took the oath at the university’s festive opening senate session on Sunday morning in the Főnix Arena.
– Nowadays, when epidemics and wars, economic and social problems make our lives difficult, if we cling to the values of those times that are solid parts of our culture. The university ideal, the traditions of higher education, and respect for science and culture are among our most fundamental values. The University of Debrecen is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Hungary, which has traditions that are unique even in a European comparison, said Tibor Szólláth, mayor of Hajdúnánás, who welcomed the participants on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the István Debrecen University Foundation.
Revived by Lajos Kósa, this year’s occasion is the beginning of the 485th academic year in Debrecen’s higher education. The representative of the parliament assured the students that the management of the city and the University of Debrecen will provide all support so that they can effectively and successfully spend their adult, but still “free” years. As a guide, it reminds them of the saying of Pythagoras, who started their university studies, according to which “no one can be free who cannot command himself”.
– Debrecen is the solid point that the country could always count on in difficult times. As in good times, the reverse was also true – Balázs Hankó said in his speech. The deputy state secretary responsible for higher education emphasized the results of Hungarian university education and international, dynamic development, and predicted: the cultural, sports, university and economic investments of our time are the shaping pillars of our present and future.
– The government has the ability and real estate development, but the result depends on the competence, knowledge and dedication of the university lecturers and researchers, as well as the talent and diligence of the students. The university’s teachers and students represent the future of the nation, the preservation of Hungarian traditions and culture. The University of Debrecen can be a winner in the decade, and every student who is prepared for a career at the university can be a winner, said the deputy state secretary.
After the festive speeches, the university’s first-year students took a pledge.