The ceremony with the participation of the University authorities and academic departments, staff representatives, students and invited guests took place on November 29, 2022 at the Military University of Technology Club.

Referring to the genesis of Cadet Day, related to the beginning of the November Uprising by cadets of the Infantry School in Warsaw, the Rector emphasized that for over 70 years, since 1951, cadets have been creating the history of our University and testifying to our identity, and over the years they have joined the civilian students. "Today, this wonderful community continues the work of its predecessors, building and developing a modern military technical university with its science and work" - said płk prof. dr hab. inż. Przemyslaw Wachulak.

This year's event is celebrated at a time when the Military University of Technology educates almost 3,000 cadets in 12 fields of study, which is almost three times more than a few years ago. "Thanks to the decisions of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense, Mr. Mariusz Błaszczak, to increase the number of the Armed Forces, the limits of admission to officer studies are increasing year by year and already in the next academic year 2023/2024 we will be able to accept almost 1,020 cadets for the first year of studies" - said the Rector.

Behind success are people, specific skills and talents

The Rector-Commandant of the Military University of Technology emphasized the invaluable role of the scientific and teaching staff, employees and students who are behind the success of our University and thanks to whom the Military University of Technology builds its reputation and is increasingly recognizable and valued in the country and in the world.

Technologies from the Military University of Technology work well in real conditions

The high level of research results of MUT employees is also confirmed by numerous inventions and patents as well as prestigious domestic and foreign awards. The autonomous wheeled vehicle for reconnaissance and combat tasks Perun, developed with the participation of the Military University of Technology, was honored with the prestigious Defender award at this year's armaments fair in Kielce - MSPO. A special distinction of the Program Council of the competition was awarded to the bot detection system in the corporate network BotTROP, developed by scientists from the Faculty of Cybernetics. Four products created with the participation of scientists from the Military University of Technology were awarded the MSPO State Security Leader 2022 award.

Tightening cooperation with the industry

The past year has passed for our Academy under the sign of further tightening of cooperation with the industry under the concluded agreements. Among the partners with whom the Military University of Technology implements joint research and teaching projects, there are companies such as: PIT-RADWAR S.A. – a leading supplier of professional electronics for the Polish Armed Forces, Michelin Polska S.A. – the largest tire manufacturer in Europe and one of the largest in the world, Zakłady Mechaniczne "PZL-WZM" in Warsaw S.A. – the only one in Poland and one of the few in the world to manufacture components for injection systems used in diesel engines or the Łukasiewicz Research Network, with which the university develops cooperation in the field of safety engineering, energy and satellite technologies.

Creating relationships with the environment

As emphasized by płk prof. dr hab. inż. Przemysław Wachulak, taking care of relations with institutions that develop similar research areas, the Military University of Technology joined the Quantum Technologies Cluster, which also brings together Polish companies advanced in the field of research and development of quantum devices and technologies. WAT is also a member of the Network of Space Universities providing education and preparing staff in the field of the 5th operational domain - space. As part of the Space Engineering Cluster, of which the Military University of Technology is a co-founder, national competences in the field of exploring and conquering space are being developed.

Infrastructure development

“Currently, we are implementing nine large construction investments worth PLN 388 million (partly co-financed from the Ministry of National Defence's earmarked subsidies), next year we will start another eight worth PLN 570 million. What's more, in the coming years we anticipate the implementation of twelve investments worth PLN 412 million. In total, funds in the amount of nearly PLN 1.4 billion have been allocated for investments co-financed from the Ministry of National Defence's earmarked subsidies,” noted płk prof. dr hab. inż. Przemysław Wachulak.

Acknowledgments from the Academy Community

The management staff, researchers and academic teachers, administrative and service employees, doctoral students and students received thanks from the Rector-Commandant of the Military University of Technology for their commitment, effort and fulfillment of their duties. Addressing the cadets on their holiday, the Rector-Commandant of the Military University of Technology thanked them for their scientific and sports achievements as well as social activities, and especially for their exemplary service.

Medals and decorations for the meritorious and the most talented

On the occasion of the Academy Day, decorations and distinctions were presented to distinguished soldiers, employees and students of the Military University of Technology.

During the ceremony, letters from the Marshal of the Sejm Elżbieta Witek, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak and the Minister of Education and Science Przemysław Czarnek were read out.

Traditionally, during the ceremony, the Rector-Commandant of Military University of Technology performed a symbolic act of handing over power to students. He handed the certificates authorizing them to perform this function, assisted by the honorary command of the Military University of Technology.

The ceremony ended with the singing of the Representative Song of the Republic of Poland and the performance of the Representative Artistic Ensemble of the Polish Army.

Ewa Jankiewicz

Paulina Arciszewska-Siek

tłumacz. Anna Pęzioł

fot. Alicja Szulc, Katarzyna Puciłowska, Mariusz Maciejewski