The first day of the workshop commenced at 9:00 AM (GMT+5) with an opening address by Abror Juraev, Vice Rector for International Cooperation of Bukhara State University. He warmly welcomed all the participants and introduced the speakers from UI GreenMetric. The session began with a video profile showcasing Bukhara State University and UI GreenMetric.
Opening of the National Workshop
Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., an Expert Member of UI GreenMetric, had the honour of presenting first. He provided an overview of UI GreenMetric, including the general results of Uzbekistan's universities in the 2022 rankings. He also delved into a detailed description of each UI GreenMetric indicator, emphasizing the importance of providing evidence to enhance a university's rankings.
Presentation from Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., the Expert Member of UI GreenMetric
National Workshop Situation
Following a break, Dr. Nyoman Suwartha, S.T., M.T., M.Agr., Vice Chair of Administration, Research, and Development of UI GreenMetric, took the floor to introduce UI GreenMetric comprehensively. He discussed its vision, mission, participation guidelines, timeline, thematic priorities, service packages, and shared the latest updates and developments from UI GreenMetric. The discussion was then opened for participants to ask questions to the speakers.
Presentation from Dr. Nyoman Suwartha, S.T., M.T., M.Agr. Vice Chair of Administration, Research, and Development of UI GreenMetric
Question and Answer Situations
After the Q&A session, the presentations continued with Prof. Alisher Usmankulov from Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute. He shared his university's experience participating in UI GreenMetric's rankings and discussed the challenges and practices in managing waste.
Prof. Alisher Usmankulov from Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute
Dr. Abduaziz Abduvasikov, Vice Rector of Tashkent State Agrarian University, followed with a presentation on his university. He provided an overview of its history, development, and efforts in achieving sustainability. Dr. Abduvasikov also explained the transportation solutions implemented at his university and presented the results of these initiatives.
Presentation from Dr. Abduaziz Abduvasikov, Vice Rector from Tashkent State Agrarian University
The presentations proceeded with Sardor Donaev, Vice Rector of Tashkent Technical University, who introduced his university, highlighted its educational initiatives and programs, discussed Tashkent Technical University's performance in UI GreenMetric rankings, and shared valuable lessons learned, practices, and suggestions for managing water in the university.
Presentation from Sardor Donaev, Vice Rector of Tashkent Technical University
Finally, Prof. Khamidov Obidjon Khafizovich, Rector of Bukhara State University, took the stage and elaborated on his university's green programs, such as the utilization of renewable energy, greening territory plans, and scholarly publications related to sustainability as a practice in education management. He also showcased sustainability-related startup projects and programs initiated by the university.
On the second day of the workshop, participants had the opportunity to visit various sites and tour the campuses to witness firsthand the sustainability practices implemented by Bukhara State University. Gallery:
Live stream available on UI GreenMetric’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/eThSY7F3LaY?feature=share
