Opening of the Academic Year 2025/2026

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Published: 18 September 2025

The ceremonial opening of the academic year 2025/2026 will take place on September 22, 2025 (Monday) at the Slávia TUKE stadium from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The opening ceremony applies to all TUKE students:

• 1st – 3rd year Bachelor
• 1st – 2nd year Master

In the morning, classes will be redirected to the Slávia TUKE stadium.

After 1:00 p.m., teaching will continue in classrooms and laboratories according to the regular timetable.

Event program:

https://www.tuke.sk/sk/archive/clanky/otvorenie-akademickeho-roka-20252026

Q&A – First Week at SjF TUKE

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Published: 18 September 2025

1. When does the semester start?
   Answer: The academic year 2025/2026 begins on September 22, 2025 (Monday) with a ceremonial opening at Slávia TUKE stadium at 8:15 a.m.
   The full study schedule for AY 2025/2026 can be found here: https://www.sjf.tuke.sk/studium/harmonogram-studia
2. Where can I find the latest information about faculty events?
   Answer: Follow us on social media via Facebook – Strojnícka fakulta TUKE and Instagram – @strojnickafakulta. All relevant information is also available on the faculty website: https://www.sjf.tuke.sk
3. How can I check my class schedule?
   Answer: The schedule is available in the MAIS system: https://student.tuke.sk or via MAIS PORTAL https://maisportal.tuke.sk/portal. After logging in, you can see when, where, and with whom each course is taught.
4. What is MAIS and what is it for?
   Answer: MAIS is the university information system where you register for courses, track your grades, sign up for exams, and communicate with the faculty.
5.  What is MS Teams and how do I use it?
   Answer: MS Teams is a widely available application for online classes, communication with lecturers, consultations, and sharing materials.
6. How do I log in to MS Teams?
   Answer: Log in at https://teams.microsoft.com using your MAIS login credentials and your university email (e.g., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
7. How does the university email work?
   Answer: Every student has a university email in the format This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., which is used for official communication with the faculty and the university. Use the same login credentials as for the MAIS system. https://uvt.tuke.sk/sk/e-mailove-sluzby
8. Where are the classes held?
   Answer: Classes usually take place on the TUKE campus (Letná 1/9, Block B) or at Mäsiarska Street No. 74. Check the schedule and campus map online.
9. Do I need to buy textbooks?
   Answer: Not yet. Wait for recommendations from your lecturers. Materials are available online, in MS Teams, or in the university library.
10. How does attendance work?
    Answer: Attendance at lectures and exercises is mandatory. It is monitored via a sign-in sheet.
11. How do I contact lecturers?
    Answer: Check their consultation hours on the department’s webpage. You can contact them via email, MS Teams, or in person.
12. What if I get lost or don’t understand something?
    Answer: Contact the study department, your lecturers, or senior students for help.
13. Where can I eat?
    Answer: There are canteens, buffets, and vending machines on the TUKE campus. Nearby restaurants (e.g., OC Merkúr) are also recommended.
14. How do I organize my studies?
    Answer: Use a calendar, meet deadlines, plan your tasks, and communicate with your lecturers.

Prof. Ing. Peter Demeč, CSc. was awarded the Georgia Agricola Memorial Medal

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Published: 11 September 2025

On September 3, 2025, a meeting of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VŠB – Technical University in Ostrava, officially inaugurated the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Faculty’s foundation.

The program included the awarding of Gold Medals to distinguished representatives of the faculty and cooperating institutions, as well as the presentation of Georgius Agricola commemorative medals to experts in recognition of their long-term cooperation and contribution to the development of teaching and research activities at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

It is our honor and pleasure to announce that among the awardees was a professor from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, TUKE – Prof. Ing. Peter Demeč, CSc., who received this prestigious award for his significant advancement of knowledge and contributions in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in manufacturing technology and machinery, as well as for his invaluable contribution to the development of industry in the Czech and Slovak Republics.

On this occasion, we express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Ing. Peter Demeč, CSc. for his long-standing professional and scientific work, and we warmly congratulate him on receiving this award.

Call for internships in the academic year 2025/2026

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Published: 15 August 2025

OFFICIAL VISIT TO SjF TUKE

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Published: 24 July 2025

On July 23, 2025, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of TUKE was visited by a leading representative of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Radek Vondráček, accompanied by His Excellency President Rudolf Schuster and a member of the Scientific Council of the TUKE Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, also the President of Eco-Investment, a. s., Milan Fiľa.

The subject of the visit was bilateral talks in the field of education, research, cooperation with industry and a presentation of the Prototype and Innovation Center of the TUKE Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The visit culminated with a meeting in the House of the Czech Society in Košice.

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