UNISA Yogyakarta Hosts Discussion on SDGs and Muhammadiyah’s Concept of National Education
UNISA Yogyakarta Hosts Discussion on SDGs and Muhammadiyah’s Concept of National Education
‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta was honored by the Muhammadiyah Central Board of Higher Education to host an important discussion: “Initiating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Muhammadiyah’s National Education Concept”. The event took place on Friday, May 10, in the courtroom of Siti Moendjijah Building.
Interestingly, Prof. Dr. Ignasius Dwi Atmana Sutapa, MSc, an expert who also serves as Executive Director of APCE-UNESCO, was entrusted as the main speaker in this discussion. With his various experiences, Ignasius is expected to provide deep insights into the challenges and opportunities in realizing the SDGs, especially in the context of national education which is firmly held by Muhammadiyah.
The Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat, in her speech expressed her pride that UNISA Yogyakarta, which began as a midwife school and is engaged in the health sector, has produced students representing 32 provinces in Indonesia.
“At UNISA, we have declared ourselves as a health-minded campus that is committed to becoming a university of choice and excellence, based on progressive Islamic values,” she said.
Warsiti also emphasized UNISA’s commitment to support the sustainable development agenda by strengthening all faculties and departments to understand, implement, and support the achievement of SDGs.
Ignasius’ presentation on SDGs was not only theoretical, but also led to concrete implementation, especially in the context of higher education.
“How we see the sustainable targets of higher education on a national scale in achieving the goals in terms of technology, is one aspect that needs to be considered,” Ignasius explained.
This discussion is expected not only to be a place to share knowledge, but also as a concrete step towards better change, both at the academic and practical levels, in realizing the vision of sustainable development and quality education. UNISA Yogyakarta, with its enthusiasm, is ready to contribute in realizing this goal.
