FIB Unpad Lecturers Participate in International Collaboration on SDGs with Kitakyushu University and JICA Japan

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Padjadjaran continues to strengthen its global engagement in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through academic collaboration and international partnerships. From May 18 to May 29, 2025, three FIB lecturers—Hilman Fauzia Khoeruman, S.S., M.Phil., Dr. Taufik Ampera, M.Hum., and Rahmat Sopian, Ph.D.—participated in an intensive 10-day program in Japan focused on SDG management and data collaboration.

This program was carried out in cooperation with Kitakyushu University and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) International Collaboration Association. The initiative aimed to foster knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and capacity building in monitoring and managing SDGs.

During the program, two of the lecturers engaged in a series of discussions, workshops, and study sessions exploring strategies for integrating SDG principles into academic research and teaching at FIB Unpad. Key themes included data collection and measurement for SDG indicators, interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, and strengthening the role of higher education institutions in policy development and community engagement.

Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Taufik Ampera shared: “We have learned a great deal about SDG management in the context of academic institutions, which we hope to implement in our own faculty. This knowledge will help us strengthen the role of FIB Unpad in contributing to sustainable development through education, research, and community service.”

Meanwhile, Bokhtar Bokozoda, one of the international collaborators, highlighted the broader significance of the program. “This activity is an opening for other collaborative initiatives that hold great potential. Together, we can further develop academic progress while paying close attention to the aspects of the SDGs. It is a promising start for future cooperation between our institutions.”

The collaboration highlights FIB Unpad’s growing role in international academic networks for SDGs, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches to sustainable development. By participating in global initiatives, FIB Unpad aims to contribute to evidence-based policy recommendations, support community development, and prepare students to become active contributors to sustainability goals.

This 10-day engagement with Kitakyushu University and JICA Japan marks a significant step for FIB Unpad in aligning its academic mission with international efforts toward the achievement of the SDGs, further demonstrating the faculty’s commitment to global partnership and interdisciplinary innovation.

Red. Hilman Fauzia Khoeruman