Pellegrini appointed 30 new university professors

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has appointed 30 new university professors, recognizing their academic achievements and emphasizing the significant responsibilities that accompany the title. The appointments span a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, economics, theology, and arts.

During the ceremony at the Presidential Palace, Pellegrini stressed that a professorial title represents one of the highest honors in academic work. He stated that professors "take on greater responsibility on their shoulders. For the education and upbringing of future generations, for the condition of the schools where you work, for the quality and level of our science, art, and our education system."

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On your shoulders, you take on greater responsibility. For the education and upbringing of future generations, for the condition of the schools where you work, for the quality and level of our science, art, and our education system.

The President also highlighted the crucial role of the academic community in shaping societal values and atmosphere. He urged professors to contribute to cultivating Slovak society, mitigating the polarization and animosity that plague the nation, especially sentiments originating from the internet and social media. "To mitigate the polarization that Slovakia suffers from and to eliminate manifestations of hostility and even hatred that so easily penetrate from the world of the internet and social networks into our daily reality," he urged.

Pellegrini also addressed the future of Slovakia amidst rapid technological and societal changes, noting that the country's success will increasingly depend on its ability to develop and utilize the potential of its people. He specifically mentioned artificial intelligence as a transformative force impacting education, work, and society, recalling Pope Leo XIV's call for caution and clear responsibility in its development and use.

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To mitigate the polarization that Slovakia suffers from and to eliminate manifestations of hostility and even hatred that so easily penetrate from the world of the internet and social networks into our daily reality.