Makassar (ANTARA) - Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) hosted the ASEAN Higher Education Conference (AHEC) 2023 Communique Webinar Series #8 with the topic "Higher Education and Industry Connectivity (HEIC) in ASEAN Maritime Sector," which took place during and connected live streaming through the UNHAS, YouTube channels, on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 .

The AHEC 2023 Communique Webinar Series is an international conference that aims to bring together academics from higher education lecturers, students, and government and industry representatives from ASEAN countries to discuss strategic and collaborative steps related to the role of higher education as a catalyst for growth.

The agenda discussed the main issues, namely strengthening the Penta-helix to improve the university's employment ranking and industrial growth, the future of higher education in accelerating innovation and optimizing digital technology, and the role of higher education in building resilient communities and promoting environmental sustainability.

The Rector of UNHAS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, was one of the speakers at this conference. He discussed strengthening the concept of "ASEAN matters: Epicenter of Growth." Explaining the various challenges ASEAN countries face in preparing a highly skilled workforce for the future will be the primary key to achieving prosperity.

Five speakers presented their materials to approximately 1,000 participants who attended online from various countries.
  The first speaker was Ir. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, M.M. (Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia) (ANTARA/HO/Hasanuddin University)
The first speaker was Ir. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, M.M. (Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia) covered the topic of the Government's role in Connecting Academia and Industry in the Advancing Maritime Sector.

The second speaker was H.E. Dr. Nyunt Phay (Union Minister for Education, Republic of the Union of Myanmar) with the topic of Government Role in Connecting Academia and Industry in Digitizing Maritime Sector.
  The second speaker was H.E. Dr. Nyunt Phay (Union Minister for Education, Republic of the Union of Myanmar) (ANTARA/HO/Hasanuddin University)
Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Professor Dr. Mazlan bin Abd Ghaffar, presented as the third speaker on Higher Education in Maritime Technology Research (Enhancing Quality Assurance). Lastly, Mr. Kenneth Chia, the Managing Director of The Seafood Company Pte Ltd, Singapore, expertly discussed a topic on Preparing Future Maritime Professionals: The Role of Maritime Industry to Increase the Student's Opportunities.

AHEC 2023 Communique Webinar Series #8 was held in collaboration with Universitas Hasanuddin, Padjadjaran University, The Council of Rectors of Indonesian State University (CRISU), ASEAN, and The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia. Mr. Kenneth Chia, the Managing Director of The Seafood Company Pte Ltd, Singapore (ANTARA/HO/Hasanuddin University)

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