The National Student Organization of the Year Award was won by our UCM Student Council
In addition to handing out the national awards, the Gaudeamus Awards were also given out at UCM.
The award ceremony was held on April 30 at the Joseph Matúš Auditorium. The aim of the Gaudeamus awards is to raise the profile of exceptional students of the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, who go beyond their normal study duties with their activity, talent and attitude. With this award, we want to draw attention to young people who, through their efforts, contribute to the positive image of the University and beyond. It is also a way of recognising the work, time and energy they devote to science, the arts, sport, volunteering or other areas.
The award is also motivational - it shows that creativity, imagination and initiative are values that are valued at UCM. This creates a space for presenting inspiring stories and achievements of our students. We want student achievements to become a visible part of academic life and to inspire others. Gaudeamus is an opportunity to show appreciation to those who lead by example. It also fosters community spirit and promotes mutual pride in belonging to the University. We believe that such awards can be an impetus for further growth and development not only of individuals but also of the entire University.
Six Gaudeamus awards were presented during the gala evening, which was organized by the UCM Student Council, in the following categories:
Contribution to the University: Emma Grishlova for creating the visual identity, communication and marketing of the UCM Student Council.
Student Organisation of the Year.
Art.
Science: Zuzana Bielková - for her research in the design and synthesis of new coordination compounds with interesting magnetic properties.
Sport: Roman Hrčka - for 2nd place at the World Karate Championships in the U21 category.
Student Leader.
In Trnava, the Student Organisation of the Year awards were also presented, which is supported and evaluated by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, the Slovak Rectors' Conference, the Council of Universities and the Youth Council of Slovakia. The award is given in recognition of outstanding student involvement at the national level. The aim is to highlight organisations that make a significant contribution to the development of student life, education, culture or social responsibility. Such organisations are often a driving force for positive change in their environment and create space for the personal growth of their members. The award recognises not only results, but also initiative, creativity and sustainability of activities. It serves as a motivation for other student societies to become actively involved in the university and beyond. It also makes visible the importance of student activism in society. It is awarded to an organisation that inspires, connects and enriches the academic and wider community through its activities. It recognises the systematic and meaningful work of young people in a collective.
These are the winners:
Category 1A - Faculty
Includes student organizations operating in undergraduate faculties, focusing on the natural sciences, security sciences, defense and military, agricultural sciences, engineering sciences, mathematics and computer science.
Winner: YNET SLOVAK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Category 1B - Faculty
Includes student organisations operating in university faculties, focusing on the humanities, education, arts, social sciences and law.
Winner: Student Council of the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Matej Bel University
Category 1C - Faculty
Includes student organizations operating at university faculties, focusing on the field of health sciences, veterinary sciences and fields focused on improving the quality of life.
Winner: Slovak Association of Pharmacy Students, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University
Category 2 - University-wide
Includes student organisations that operate at the level of individual universities.
Winner: Student Council of the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Category 3 - National
Includes student organisations that operate at two or more universities within the Slovak Republic.
Winner: Slovak Association of Medical Students
At the Gaudeamus 2025 ceremony, distinguished guests from both academic and public life presented individual awards. The award in the Science category was presented by the Vice-Rector for Science, prof. Mgr. Ildikó Matušíková, PhD. In the Contribution to the University category the award was presented by the Vice-Rector for Development, Mgr. Andrej Brník, PhD. The award for Student Organization of the Year was presented by the Vice President of the Student Council of Universities, Marek Vojtko. In the Arts category, Michal Cimerman, editor of RTVS and graduate of the Faculty of Mass Media Communication at UCM, was the presenter. The award in the Sports category was presented by the Vice President of the UCM Student Council and the laureate of the previous category, Peter Vojtik. The award in the Student Leader category was presented by the former President of the Student Council, Zuzana Hozlárová.
In the second part of the evening, during the awarding of the national prizes for student organizations, among the presenters appeared also the delegate of the Council of Higher Education PhDr. Jozef Lenč, PhD., the director of the Youth Council of Slovakia Juraj Lizák, the chairman of ŠRVŠ Patrik Prístupný, as well as the former vice-chairman of ŠRVŠ for youth and sport Ing. Anton Cvik.
The whole evening was accompanied by a rich cultural performance. Singer Alžbeta Kulínová took care of the musical experience and performed the student anthem Gaudeamus igitur. A violinist opened the evening with her violin performance and later in the programme Jana Mária Gabcová also performed. The programme also included a contemporary dance performance by UCM student Viktória Lojová together with her dance partner Kristián Filipovič.
