On 1 October 2026, university authorities, staff, and students officially inaugurated the new academic year at the Podkarpacka Philharmonic Hall.

We warmly welcome all the first-year students who have joined the Faculty of Exact and Technical Sciences. We are delighted to have you with us and wish you success in your academic journey.

To all returning students, we wish continued motivation and satisfaction as you progress through the next stages of your education.

During the ceremony, staff members and graduates of the Faculty of Exact and Technical Sciences were honoured with awards:

State Decorations:

Silver Cross of Merit - dr hab. Paweł Jakubczyk, prof. UR

Bronze Cross of Merit - dr hab. Andrzej Dziedzic, prof. UR

University Awards and Distinctions:

Teaching Award of the University of Rzeszów - dr Anna Szpila

The Rector’s Award of the University of Rzeszów for the Best Graduate - mgr inż. Michał Komsa

First - Degree Individual Award for obtaining the title of professor - prof. dr hab. Barbara Pękala

Third - Degree Individual Award  for obtaining a doctoral degree - dr inż. Dawid Kosior

Medals for merits in the establishment and development of the University of Rzeszów

• prof. dr hab. Eugeniusz Szeregij
• prof. dr hab. Marian Cholewa
• prof. dr hab. Ołeh Łopuszański