A discussion on challenges in sustainability in Higher Education was held at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2024 on November 7, 2024, in Macau. The discussion focused on the integration of cultural diversity and sustainability in higher education, emphasizing the need for universities to leverage their diverse backgrounds for effective sustainability practices. Notable speakers, including Jingbo Huang (Director of the United Nations University Institute), Siah Hwee Ang (Professor at Victoria University of Wellington), Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano (Executive Vice President at Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna), and David Schmidt (President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah), discussed how challenges in sustainability can inspire innovative educational frameworks that foster collaboration and problem-solving. For representatives from the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Ms. Shania Abedin and Ms. Dulce Lamagna, the summit highlighted the importance of exposing students to a globally relevant curriculum while striving for gender balance. They recognized that creating inclusive policies, enhancing curricular offerings, implementing mentorship programs for underrepresented groups, and establishing partnerships with organizations specializing in sustainability are essential for preparing graduates for meaningful contributions to both local and global communities.
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