The UNESA Directorate of Innovation, Rankings and Scientific Publications team prepared ICOSBI 2024 which was attended by hundreds of participants from various countries.
Unesa. ac.id., SURABAYA—Surabaya State University (UNESA) through the Directorate of Innovation, Rankings and Scientific Publications is holding The 2nd International Conference on SDGs and Bibliometrics Studies (ICOSBI) online on Sunday, August 11 2024.
The conference with the theme "Advancing Green Environmental Based Management in Higher Education Institutions" was attended by a number of speakers from various overseas campuses.
As keynote speakers, present were, 1) Assoc. Prof. Dr. M Faizal bin Abdul Ghani, Ph.D., from University of Malaya, Malaysia; 2) Professor Robyn Gillies from the University of Queensland; and 3) Assoc. Prof. Withawat Khattiyamar from Thaksin University Thailand.
Also present, 4) Prof. Amrul Riffin Ph.D., Head of Education and Culture of the Indonesian Embassy for Tokyo-Japan; 5) Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari MM MSc, Director of UI Greenmetric; and 6) Prof. Dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor III for Research, Innovation, Ranking, Publication and Science Center Bambang Sigit Widodo, proudly welcomed all participants of the international conference supported by KONASPI It appreciates academics, researchers, policy makers and students from all over the world who enthusiastically participate in this activity. The presence of all participants shows a shared commitment to understanding the challenges of sustainable development while seeking solutions to promote ecological integrity and social justice.
This conference, he added, is expected to be a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and innovative approaches in integrating sustainability into the education system. "I hope that the ongoing discussions and collaboration will contribute significantly to realizing a more sustainable, just and prosperous future for all," he said.
Professor Robyn Gillies in the first session, delivered material about the importance of collaborative learning in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to build connections that can improve the quality of learning. Collaborative learning is a primary focus for various reasons rooted in societal expectations, national curricula, and brain-based research.
Brain-based learning shows that group activities are well structured can build a supportive classroom community, increase self-confidence, and improve students' academic performance. "This learning not only helps students understand the material, but also develops social and emotional skills that are important for success in the future," said the professor from the University of Queensland.
UNESA Director of Innovation, Rankings and Scientific Publications and his staff involved in ICOSBI 2024.
On session Next, Ruki Harwahyu, highlighted the importance of green-based environmental management programs on campuses. In his explanation, Ruki explained the methodology and indicators used by UI GreenMetric to assess the environmental performance of universities throughout the world.
Indonesia, with the participation of its universities including Surabaya State University (UNESA), continues to play an active role in improving rankings. in this network, as part of a global effort to create a more environmentally friendly campus.
Prof. Ahmad Zabidi bin Abdul Razak conveyed the importance of the Grounded Theory approach in managing the green environment in higher education institutions. Grounded Theory, which is rooted in qualitative research, allows researchers to identify and understand important patterns that can be applied in green environmental management in a more holistic and contextual manner.
In his presentation which focused on methodological perspectives, professors from the University Malaya explains how this approach can be used to develop more effective strategies and policies in supporting environmental sustainability on campuses. "This approach is expected to make a significant contribution in advancing sustainability efforts in the higher education sector," he added.
Prof. Amrul Rifin, mentioned the link between economic growth and education. He emphasized how education plays a role as one of the main pillars in encouraging a country's economic growth, that investment in the education sector can improve the quality of human resources, which in turn contributes to economic productivity and innovation.
Apart from that, he also discussed how increasing access and quality of education can help reduce social and economic inequality, as well as accelerate the rate of sustainable economic growth.
Eva Anggraini outlined how higher education institutions can contribute significantly to achieving global sustainability goals through various initiatives and programs. "Universities not only function as centers of education and research, but also as agents of social change that can influence policy, practice and public awareness regarding sustainability issues," said the Director of Global Connectivity.
Next, Withawat Khattiyamar outlines the significant achievements that have been made in the field and how these achievements may influence future developments. He also highlighted the innovation potential and opportunities that exist, as well as the challenges that need to be faced to continue moving forward. This material presentation session provides valuable insight into how past achievements can become the basis for achieving greater progress in the future.[]
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