On September 13, 2023, Team 2 (NPUST, Taiwan) began an Online Course on Sustainability. The course will run from September 13 to December 31, 2023. The goal for this course is to provide students with comprehensive and enlightening study materials on sustainable development, which aligns with UI GreenMetric's second thematic priority of creating global sustainable leaders. By offering valuable insights and knowledge on sustainable development. UI GreenMetric aims to equip students with the necessary tools and understanding to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. The team consists of seven universities:

1. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2. Mahidol University, Thailand
3. Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
4. University of Pecs, Hungary
5. Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey
6. Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
7. October 6 University, Egypt

The Lecturers, Students, and all the meeting attendees
During the opening, Dr. Mike Yuh Tzean, the Course Coordinator from NPUST, encouraged all participating students to work together towards creating a sustainable future. He emphasized the importance of sharing ideas, exploring innovative ways, and setting high standards for sustainability practices that can be implemented in the future. Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari., M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI Green Metric, also spoke and emphasized that many attendees could become leaders in sustainability, positively impacting our community and daily lives. Additionally, seven university leaders also shared their remarks.

Opening Remarks from Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari., M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric


Opening Remarks from the University Leaders
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., who serves as the Vice-chair of UI GreenMetric, and Dr. Mike Yuh Tzean, the Course Coordinator at NPUST. The discussion revolved around Sustainable Development Goals and Global Practices, covering important details about the course, such as the syllabus, student activities, grading system, and the use of the Moodle platform.

Presentation from Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A


Presentation from Dr. Mike Yuh Tzean, Course Coordinator from NPUST
As the first meeting of the Online Course, Dr. Mike Yuh Tzean, the Course Coordinator from NPUST, delivered a captivating presentation on the Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shedding light on their far-reaching implications. He emphasized the critical role that each SDG's aspects can play in shaping our lives. Additionally, he delved into the five pillars of SDGs, namely People, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership, and Planet. UI GreenMetric, along with all the course coordinators and lecturers, hopes that students who have joined this online course can enjoy the presentations provided by the lecturers and eventually foster collaboration among students from seven universities in different countries. Together, students can develop sustainability solutions not only for their daily lives but also for the world.


Written by: Nadhira Rahmani Zulkarnain & Yovita Yiwananda Yamin S.Hum., M.Si