The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice has awarded the honorary title of doctor honoris causa to Professor József Betlehem, PhD, a distinguished Hungarian expert in nursing and healthcare education. He received the title for his outstanding contribution to the development of nursing, for his work in healthcare education, and for his long-standing support of international cooperation with the University of South Bohemia.
Professor Betlehem served as Vice-Rector of the University of Pécs in Hungary. He is one of the most prominent figures in Central European healthcare education. He has played a key role in modernising study programmes for healthcare professionals, developing simulation-based teaching, and introducing European standards in the education of nurses and other non-physician healthcare professionals.
He has cooperated with the University of South Bohemia, especially with its Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, for more than two decades. He contributes to teaching in the doctoral programme in Nursing and co-organises international scientific conferences. He also actively supports the development of the faculty's scientific journal Kontakt. In addition, he is a member of the International Council of the University of South Bohemia.
The honorary doctorate recognises his exceptional academic achievements, his extensive research and publication activity, and his long-term contribution to the development of nursing and health sciences in the European area.
