The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Faculty of Geography UGM and the Department of Geological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering UGM, jointly organized an international workshop entitled “UGM–GUT Joint Lecture: Plate Convergence and Its Resource–Environmental Effects.” The event was held on June 23, 2025, at the Siti Nurbaya Center, Faculty of Geography UGM. Beyond serving as a platform for knowledge exchange in earth sciences, the workshop also contributed directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
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The workshop featured scientific presentations by distinguished experts. Prof. Xijun Liu from Guilin University of Technology (GUT) delivered a lecture on “Origin of the DUPAL Anomaly in the Tethyan Mantle Domain and Its Geodynamic Significance.” Meanwhile, Prof. Chong-Jin Pang presented “Density-Current Deposits of the Southern Mariana Trench: Their Role in Hf Isotopic Variations of Subducted Sediments.” Two GUT students, Seipei Wu and Hao Tian, presented “Basement Nature of the West Junggar Terrane, China: Insight from the Age and Hf–O–H₂O of Xenocrystic Zircons from Jurassic Basalts” and “Proto-Tethys Basin Evolution and Geodynamics: Evidence of Early Paleozoic Gabbro and Basalt in Shengligou, Northern Margin of Qaidam,” respectively. Representing UGM, Dr. Arifudin Idrus delivered a presentation titled “Orogenic Gold Deposits and Their Significance: A Comparative Perspective Between Indonesia and China.”
The event attracted around 30 participants joining in hybrid mode and was marked by lively discussions and strong enthusiasm from both UGM and GUT participants. The interactive Q&A session, including questions from UGM doctoral students such as Romza, further enriched the academic exchange.
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Aligned with the pursuit of the SDGs, this activity also emphasized Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening academic collaboration between Indonesia and China in geoscience research. The interactive dialogue among scholars, researchers, and students fostered innovation in addressing global environmental challenges and reaffirmed the shared commitment of UGM and GUT to advancing sustainable development. The UGM–GUT Joint Lecture not only facilitated scientific exchange but also laid the groundwork for future collaborations aimed at developing tangible solutions for a more sustainable planet.
Author: Lucky