How the Evaluation Works

IEP evaluates the university based on:

• Self-evaluation reports (SER) from faculties and the university,
• Online meetings with IEP,
• A four-day on-site visit.

I. Self-evaluation Reports

Module 3 – Societal Impact

Each evaluated unit (faculty or university institute) submits a SER for 2019–2023 covering:

1. Introductory information about the unit under evaluation
2. Recognition by the research community
3. Research projects
4. Research results with existing or prospective impact on society
5. Transfer of results into practice
6. The most important activities in the field of popularization of R&D&I and communication with the public
7. Implementation of the recommendations in Module 3

Module 4 – Viability

The university reports on its research support activities (2020–2024) in the following areas:

1. Organisation and management of R&D&I
2. System of support for a quality R&D&I environment and incentive measures for quality science
3. Quality control system for R&D&I environment
4. Sustainability and resilience of R&D&I
5. Structure of human resources
6. Academic and research careers
7. Gender equality measures
8. Mobility of academic and research staff (including sectoral and inter-sectoral mobility)
9. Research infrastructure
10. Budget and structure of financial resources
11. Rules for the use of institutional support
12. Important collaborations in R&D&I
13. Doctoral studies
14. Implementation of the recommendations in Module 4
    
    

Module 5 – Strategy and Policies

The university outlines its strategy for 2025–2029:

1. Mission and vision of the evaluated institution in R&D&I
2. Research and development objectives
3. Institutional tools and measures for the implementation of the research and development strategy
4. Implementation of the recommendations in Module 5

Self-evaluation reports for BUT in Module 4 and 5
Executive summary of self-evaluation reports for BUT in Module 4 and 5

II. Ministry of Education Online Seminars

The Ministry organised two seminars for evaluators:

1. Introductory Seminar: legislation, Methodology 17+, HEIs, HEI2025+, Evaluator’s Guide.
2. Practical Seminar: working with SER, evaluation process, on-site visits, report writing.

And also:

• Harmonization meetings for each research field (meeting of Expert Advisory Body with international evaluation panels)
• Training for IEP chairs and university secretaries

III. Online Meetings Between IEP and BUT

BUT hosted three IEP online meetings:

• First meeting (May 12th): introduction of IEP members and materials overview
• Second meeting (May 26th) : clarifying requirements for the on-site visit
• Third meeting (June 2nd): space for last questions of the IEP before the on-site visit

IV. On-site Visit

The IEP visit to BUT (9–12 June) included:

• Faculty and institute visits
• Meetings with management, staff, and students at individual faculties and university institutes
• Sessions with BUT leadership focused on modules 4 and 5

Materials

All evaluation materials and additional resources for IEP members are available here.