SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth - 1.3. Employee performance evaluation and recognition - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth - 1.3. Employee performance evaluation and recognition
Last modified: 22. November 2025
1.3. Employee performance evaluation and recognition
MATE evaluates its staff’s performance based on multiple criteria, encompassing teaching, research, and administrative activities. Based on the results of these assessments, the University provides various forms of support, recognition, and incentives, thereby encouraging professional development and outstanding performance.
University Performance Management System
The provisions of the Employment Requirements System lay down the operational framework for the institution's Performance Management System (TMR). The system was developed to evaluate the activities of those working in functional and research-teaching positions.
According to Section 1.
- The general purpose of TMR is to serve as a dynamic supporter of employees’ effective work performance and professional development, while also aligning the expectations placed on employees with the objectives of the university’s strategy and the Public Task Financing Agreement, as well as with the individual tasks performed by the employees.
- In order to achieve the objectives, set out in the university’s strategy and the Public Task Financing Agreement, as well as annual plans, professional and quality goals, and to reinforce the established system of values and standards, the TMR provides feedback to both employees and management on the performance of the university’s staff and the current status of their competencies. Based on this, it becomes possible to identify development areas and needs, plan human resource development interventions and support, and implement university-wide performance communication.
- It provides information to senior management and human resource management regarding employees’ development needs necessary to achieve their performance targets and their contributions to shared goals.
Rewarding Excellence Incentives
The University’s strategic objective is to rank among the top agricultural universities in Europe, assuming a leading role in this sector in Central and Eastern Europe. University rankings take into account numerous factors. Among the most important indicators of scientific performance are the quantity and quality of publications produced by the university’s staff, the number and origin of citations they receive, the volume and value of research grants and funding awarded to its researchers, and the quality of doctoral education offered.
In pursuit of research excellence and meaningful improvements in research performance, the University aims to achieve internationally recognized research results and to implement innovative knowledge projects with significant societal impact. According to Rector’s Instruction No. 29/2023 (XII.19.), the purpose of the instruction is to support high-quality scientific and related publication activities carried out in 2023, which contribute to the University’s advancement in international rankings.
MATE 2030 Strategic Programmes
The MATE 2030 Strategy was finalized in February 2024 and has been actively implemented since then. The Strategy emphasizes fostering both individual and team excellence across research and education. As part of this vision, the University has established programs that recognize and reward outstanding research achievements, demonstrable research impact, and excellence in teaching. These initiatives are designed to motivate researchers and educators alike, strengthen high-quality outputs, and reinforce MATE’s position as a leading institution in scientific innovation and academic performance.
As key initiatives of the Strategy, the Flagship Research Groups (FRGP) and Research Excellence (REP) Programmes support outstanding researchers and teams, fostering a performance-based culture of excellence. Focusing on strategic areas like sustainable agriculture, food security, climate adaptation, and digital innovation, the programmes provide financial support, professional development, and international collaboration, strengthening research impact, Hungary’s knowledge economy, and MATE’s global reputation.
https://research.uni-mate.hu/en/home
The MATE Impact Awards recognize staff whose work creates measurable societal, environmental, or economic impact. Covering innovation, public engagement, sustainability, and community-building, the awards highlight the value of translating knowledge into real-world action and promote a culture of responsibility, engagement, and visible impact beyond the University.
https://uni-mate.hu/impakt-dijak
The MATE Teaching Awards recognize outstanding educators for excellence, innovation, and mentorship. Covering five categories and evaluated by faculty and students, the program enhances teaching quality, professional recognition, and supports a development-focused academic community.