On 27-29 September 2022, UI GreenMetric returns to hold The 8th International Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Ranking (IWGM 2022). This workshop is co-organized by UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. This workshop was held virtually through Zoom to accommodate all participants worldwide amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.   This year, IWGM addresses the central theme “Collective Actions for Transforming Sustainable Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time” and other themes related to implementing the best practices in creating sustainable conditions in universities. This event works as a platform for participating universities to showcase their innovation and best practices in the management of setting and infrastructure, energy, waste, water, transportation, education, and research on their green campus.   UI GreenMetric invited leaders and representatives (rectors, vice-rectors, sustainability directors, deans, respectful professors) from universities worldwide to participate in this workshop. A total of 36 speakers from 21 countries presented their research at the discussion session, chaired and co-chaired by representatives of UI GreenMetric university members. All research papers submitted by the participants will be published in the Proceedings of the International Workshop of UI GreenMetric (IWGM).   The agenda of the first day of IWGM (27 September 2022) is the Steering Committee of UIGWURN meeting to discuss the future activities of UI GWURN, especially programs under the themes of Shaping Global Higher Education and Research in Sustainability, Creating Global Sustainability Leaders, and Partnering on Solutions to Sustainability Challenges. The workshop also discusses the adoption of the minutes of the 5th Steering Committee (Virtual) Meeting in Malaysia on 24 August 2021. This workshop was attended by the members of the  UI GreenMetric steering communities.   The second day of IWGM (28 September 2022) is opened with welcoming speeches from Prof. Dr. - Ing. Chin-Lung Chang (President of National Pingtung University of Science & Technology), Prof. Riri Fitri Sari (Chairperson of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings), and Amb. Chen-Yuan Tung, Ph.D. (Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan). The welcoming speech was followed by a keynote speech by Prof. Chang-Hsien Tai (Professor from National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, Taiwan) about How Green Universities Can Operate Sustainably and showcased research posters during the poster session. Six discussion sessions followed the session in 3 different rooms covering topics such as:

1. Issues and Innovation for Setting and Infrastructure Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
2. Issues and Innovation for Energy and Climate Change Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
3. Issues and Innovation for Waste Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
4. Issues and Innovation for Water Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
5. Issues and Innovation for Transportation Management in Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
6. Issues and Innovation for Education and Research Management in Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time

  A keynote speech by Amb. Eugene Chien, Ph.D. (Chairman and President of Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy) about Public-Private Partnership for Transforming Sustainable Universities, opens the third and final day of IWGM (29 September 2022). Three discussion sessions followed the speech in 3 different rooms covering topics such as:

1. Issues and Innovation for Setting and Infrastructure in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time
2. Issues and Innovation for Energy and Climate Change Management in Universities in the PostPandemic Time
3. Issues and Innovation for Water, Transportation, Education, and Research Management in Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time

The discussion follows a presentation report from the Universidade do Minho in Portugal, which will host IWGM 2023. Prof. Dr. - Ing. Chin-Lung Chang (President of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology) and Prof. Riri Fitri Sari (Chairperson of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings) delivered closing remarks that marked the closing of the three-day event.   UI GreenMetric thanks all participants for their efforts and active participation in The 8th IWGM 2022 and hopes that the workshop facilitates the exchange of new insights and perspectives on best practices in establishing a green campus amongst sustainable experts from around the world.