The Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Košice grants dean's leave for students of all levels of university study on the following dates:

• April 2, 2026 (Thursday),
• April 7, 2026 (Tuesday).

On the listed days, classes at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering TUKE are canceled.

Dean's Instruction PD-SjF-01-26 on granting dean's leave for download

Dear students, in order to develop student activities, the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Košice announces a departmental round in student scientific and professional activities (SCaPA) for 2026. SCaPA is intended for all students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Košice. Active participation is mandatory for students in their final years of the first and second stages of university studies. Please prepare a presentation of your final thesis for approx. 10 minutes.

Bc. students: 8.4.2026 at 10:50 - 12:20 at Department of Automotive Production

Eng. students: 13.4.2026 at 13:00 - 15:00 at Department of Automotive Production

Eng. students studying in English: 14.4.2026 at 9:10 - 10:40 at Department of Automotive Production

Lectures by industry experts – Technical and economic advantages of cold galvanizing

The company Renojava from Prešov presented an expert lecture to students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, focused on modern solutions for protecting metal structures against corrosion. The main topic was the product ZINGA, which represents a single-layer zinc coating with a very high zinc content. During the lecture, students were introduced to the principle of cathodic protection of steel, which is comparable to traditional hot-dip galvanizing. The speakers also explained the advantages of applying the ZINGA system directly on site without the need to dismantle the structure. Various application methods were discussed, such as application by brush, roller, or spraying. Students also learned about the practical use of the product in protecting bridges, steel structures, and pipelines. The lecture also included examples of repairing already galvanized surfaces using the ZINGA system. The compatibility of this system with various coating technologies used in industry was also emphasized. The lecture provided students with valuable insight into modern corrosion protection technologies. At the same time, it connected theoretical knowledge from their studies with practical experience from industrial practice.

On March 9, 2026, first- and second-year students of the master’s (engineering) study program “Automotive Production”, who study in English, participated in an excursion to Lear Corporation Seating Slovakia in Prešov. During the excursion, the students were introduced to the history of the company, its product portfolio, and its engineering activities. Subsequently, they were familiarized with the welding technology used in the production of structural seat frames, the process of evaluating weld quality, and the possible defects that may occur during welding. At the end of the excursion, the students visited the company’s production facilities, where they had the opportunity to see the press shop, welding operations, assembly lines, as well as the incoming and outgoing warehouses of the plant. This visit allowed the students to verify that the knowledge they acquire at the university is directly connected with industrial practice, and that after successfully completing their studies, graduates will be able to find employment in the industry.