SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - 2.4. Measure the sustainability literacy of students - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - 2.4. Measure the sustainability literacy of students
Last modified: 24. November 2025
2.4. Measure the sustainability literacy of students
The university assesses the ability of its students to learn and retain key concepts related to sustainability by providing written and oral reports at the end of each course, and by consciously encouraging students to apply the key concepts they have learned in their further studies and work, and taking part in sustainability-related events (e.g., study competitions). MATE is involved in the following programmes outside the University.
K&H for sustainable agriculture scholarship 2024
The K&H Group, together with the K&H Foundation for a Healthy Society, has announced a scholarship competition for undergraduate, master's and PhD students of agricultural universities and colleges in Hungary. The aim of the scholarship was to provide financial support for the study and research of students who are committed to the healthy, sustainable and long-term development of the agricultural sector. A maximum of 8 applications were awarded in three categories. In addition, a special prize was awarded to the university with the highest number of applications and to the subject teacher who helped to nominate the most winning students. The winners of the competition received one-off cash grant. The competition was open to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from several higher education institutions and faculties.
Highlighting the students' ability to retain and apply sustainability knowledge creatively at E³UDRES² Bootcampers
The E³UDRES² Bootcamp is an intensive five-day programme that brings students together to develop innovative, AI-driven solutions to real regional challenges in the healthcare sector. Working in small international teams, participants explore one of five thematic perspectives—business, ethics, technology, health or net zero—to co-create forward-looking concepts that can strengthen future healthcare systems.
This year’s challenge was provided by Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), a major healthcare provider in eastern Belgium that treats around 500,000 patients annually. With a dedicated team of 400 doctors and 4,000 professionals, ZOL combines compassionate care with cutting-edge technologies and plays a vital role in supporting the local community. Hosted in Belgium from 1–5 July, the Bootcamp offers a dynamic environment for creativity, collaboration and real-world problem-solving within the E³UDRES² alliance.
Ultimately, the event highlighted the students' ability to retain and apply sustainability knowledge creatively, as well as their potential to innovate within the industry to address pressing global challenges.
https://eudres.eu/bootcamp-2024
Learning, collaborating, and retaining key sustainability principles at E³UDRES² Hackathon
From December 11 to 12, 2024, MATE hosted one of the three European hubs of the E³UDRES² Hackathon on its Buda Campus under the theme “One World – One Protein – One Soil”, focusing on food sustainability and soil health. Around 40 students from diverse backgrounds, including food engineering, agriculture, and communication, participated in six teams, tackling real-world challenges related to protein consumption, its misconceptions, and sustainable agricultural practices. The two-day event included roundtable discussions, mentoring from industry experts, and a collaborative environment to generate innovative ideas for more sustainable food systems.