The UCM Doctoral Academy honored doctoral students and young researchers for the year 2025

Published: 10.12.2025

The chairwoman of the council, Vice-Rector for Science and Research Prof. Ildikó Matušíková, emphasized that young researchers are one of the key forces behind the development of UCM. According to her, the awards represent not only gratitude, but also motivation to continue with bold ideas, innovative projects, and work that has a real social impact.

Who impressed the most with their results?

A secret ballot by the council decided to award prizes of €300, €600, and €1,000. The awards recognized excellence in scientific and publishing activities, organizational and professional activities, artistic creation, popularization of science, and raising the university's profile.

Award-winning doctoral students and young researchers at UCM for 2025:

Faculty of Natural Sciences 

• Vanessa Gelanová, M.A. – excellent scientific and publishing activities,

• Peter Hafner, M.A. – excellent creative work and practical contribution,

• RNDr. Miroslava Sinčák, PhD. – excellent scientific and publishing activities,

• RNDr. Šarlota Kaňuková, PhD. – achievements in science and research and raising the profile of UCM.

Faculty of Arts

• Mgr. Alina Urazbekova – excellent scientific and publishing activities,

• MgA. Dominik Novosád – excellent professional activity,

• Ľubomír Haršány, Samuel Žeňuch, Michail Kipchatov – excellent organizational activity.

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Mgr. Sára Danielová – excellent professional activity.

Faculty of Mass Media Communication 

• Mgr. Bianka Francistyová, PhD. – excellent scientific and publishing activities,

• Mgr. Lucia Furtáková, PhD. – excellent scientific and publishing activities.

Faculty of Health Sciences 

• Ondrej Machovič, M.A. – popularization of science.

„The achievements of our doctoral students and young researchers are driving UCM forward. Their determination, enthusiasm, and teamwork create value that is visible both at home and abroad," emphasizes Prof. Ildikó Matušíková. The UCM Doctoral Academy would like to express its sincere thanks to all the award winners and their mentors.

At the same time, it encourages other young researchers not to be afraid of ambitious projects and new challenges. The UCM Doctoral Academy also wishes to thank the sponsors of the awards, the UCM Foundation and the UCM Student Union.