Dear Colleague,
We cordially invite you to submit papers for the 16th Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Learning and Sharing Forum which will be held on February 5-8, 2019, at Dakak Park and Beach Resort, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, under the theme “Sustainability in Higher Education for Asia-Pacific Region: Collaboration in a Complex Adaptive Environment”.
Across higher education worldwide, the task of intensifying the strategic reach of sustainability initiatives is essential, and the possible impact and direction that Higher Education institutions can contribute is imperative. This Learning and Sharing Forum will provide a podium for interaction and collaboration among higher institutions members and facilitates the exchange of professional experience so that higher education can take up its equitable leadership role in sustainability: developing future citizens, guiding policy improvement, exchanging knowledge, supporting communities, and using academic freedom to fuel further initiative and innovation.
Topics of interest for paper submission include, but are not limited to:
- Poverty Reduction and Global Justice
- Environmental Management and Climate Change
- Employability and Appraisal
- Disparities and Accessibility Issues in Quality Education
- Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
- Peace Education and Conflict Resolution
- Accountability of Higher Education in Reformative Social Change
- Education for Sustainability and Innovation
- Technology and Digitization in Higher Education
- Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education Reform
- Policy Making and Practices and Human Resource Management
- Collaborations and Linkages
- Student and Faculty Mobility
- Marine Science and Biodiversity
- Agriculture and Fisheries
Interested researchers, academicians, policy makers and other concerned stakeholders are welcome to submit your original research papers. Selected papers will be scheduled for presentation at the Learning and Sharing Forum.
