Three top executives from Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) participated in the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 10 to 13, 2024. They were Dr. Joan Belga, VP of Academic Affairs; Dr. Johnny Dolor, VP of Administrative Affairs; and Dr. Jeanette G. Bayona, Director of the Office of International Affairs and Linkages.

 

The Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress serves as a platform for global collaboration, bringing together educational institutions and businesses. Its primary goal is to steer the focus toward tangible outcomes in education, research, innovation, and outreach initiatives that tackle sustainability issues.

 

ISUFST was part of the delegation of Philippine higher education institutions led by Commissioner Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela and Atty. Lilly Milla, OIC Executive Director of CHED. This delegation provided a valuable opportunity to discuss with peers from various sectors, including higher education, government, and civil society. These discussions focused on collaborative leadership and implementing systemic reforms to expedite progress toward common sustainability objectives.

 

The insights gained from the congress are expected to directly target areas needing improvement in Philippine higher education institutions, particularly in global vision and research collaboration, as assessed by international ranking indicators. (Text and photos by Jeanette Bayona/PAMCO)