Join the Humboldt Kolleg: A Call to Address Climate Change and Drive Sustainable Transformation
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In the vibrant heart of Southeast Asia, a digital revolution was unfolding. Over the past five years, the region's embrace of rapid digitization, spurred by COVID-19, transformed it into a global tech leader. Internet usage and tech start-ups surged dramatically—85% more than in Europe and 65% more than in the US. This digital boom integrated small businesses into global supply chains and set the economy on a path to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
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Yet, as the digital economy soared, the specter of climate change loomed large. Scientists warned that by 2030, average annual temperatures in Southeast Asia would rise by 1°C, with more severe increases to follow. This April, the region faced unprecedented heatwaves—Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam recorded their hottest days, and the Philippines its hottest night ever.
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Recognizing the urgent need for action, the Humboldt Kolleg conference was called. Humboldtians and junior researchers from across Southeast Asia gathered, determined to devise transformative strategies for sustainability. Experts from diverse fields—earth sciences, urban planning, public health, agriculture, and economics—joined forces to tackle climate change head-on.
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We invite you to join us in this critical dialogue and contribute to shaping the strategies that will define the region's response to climate change and drive sustainable development. Your participation is vital in forging a path towards a resilient and prosperous Southeast Asia.
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KRMH Tatas Hardo Panintingjati Brotosudarmo
Chairman
Humboldt Kolleg - Translate Southeast Asia
Keynote and Invited Speakers
Organizer
Contact Lead Organizer:
KRMH Tatas Brotosudarmo
tatas.brotosudarmo@ciputra.ac.id
Humboldtians and Humboldt Kolleg
Humboldtians are alumni of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowships and award programmes. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to strengthen regional and professional networking between its alumni and spark junior researchers' interest in Alexander von Humboldt Foundation programmes and in Germany as a research location. Initiatives by individual Humboldtians or Humboldt alumni associations that serve this aim are eligible for financial support for the organisation of regional and expert conferences, known as Humboldt Kollegs, outside Germany.
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Who are junior researchers?
Junior researchers are doctoral candidates and researchers who have completed their doctorate within the past 12 years.
Current Facts
41
Humboldtians Southeast Asia
28
Junior Researchers
4
German Experts
13
Senior Researchers
Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines,Thailand, and Vietnam
Programme
Updated as of 9 September, 2024
Wednesday, 18 September
Welcoming Dinner of Humboldt Kolleg - Translate Southeast Asia
Invitation to Humboldtians, Keynotes, Invited Speakers, Contributed Speakers, and Representatives. We are honoured to have Her Excellency Ina Ruth Luise Lepel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Indonesia, grace us with her presence.
Note: Please be on time!
18:30. 25 min. Special Welcoming Session
1. Kantapon Suraprasit, Professor of Paleontology, Chulalongkorn University
2. Welcoming Address by KRMH Tatas H.P.Brotosudarmo, Chair of Biochemistry, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya,
Chairman of the Organising Committee
18:45. Dinner Start
Thursday, 19 September
06:00. – 07:30. Breakfast​
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Opening Ceremony Session
08:00. 10 min. Conference Opening by Remo Traditional Dance
08:10. 10 min. Opening Remarks
1. Judith Köster, Department Sponsorship and Network, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Bonn
2. Yohannes Somawihardja, Rector of Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
08:20. 15 min. Special Opening Keynote Address
H.E. Ina Ruth Luise Lepel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Indonesia
08:35. 5 min. Photo Session
Transformative Approaches to Urban and Educational Sustainability Keynotes Sessions
Moderated by Christina Eviutami Mediastika, Professor of Architecture, School of Creative Industry, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
08:40. 30 min. Shaping Urban Transformation for Sustainability
Markus Egermann, Head of Research Area Transformative Capacities, Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban
and Regional Development (IOR), Dresden
09:10. 25 min. Transformative Education for Integrative Sustainability
Anindito Aditomo, Head of the Agency for Standardization, Curriculum and Assessment in Education, Ministry
of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
09:35. 10 min. Coffee Break
Invited Junior Researchers Series
Discussion led by Maribel Dionisio-Sese, Professor of Plant Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines at Los Banos; and Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Professor of Plant Systematics and Phylogenetics, Research Center for the Natural & Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas
09:45. 30 min. Invited Junior Researcher Talks on Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Geoinformatics
1. Ni Kadek Dita Cahyani, Diponegoro University, Semarang.
2. Fadhullah Ramadhani, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
10:15. 30 min. Invited Junior Researcher Talks on Food Technology for Future Needs
1. Tunjung Mahatmanto, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang
2. Renny Indrawati, Petra Christian University, Surabaya
10:45. Poster Gallery Show
11:45. Lunch
Fostering Research Collaboration between Germany and Indonesia
Moderated by KRMH Tatas Brotosudarmo, Chair of Biochemistry, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
13:00. 20 min. German-Indonesia Research and Innovation Meeting
Judith Köster, Department Sponsorship and Network, AvH Foundation Bonn
13:20. 20 min. Research in Indonesia
L. T. Handoko, Chairman of BRIN, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Contributed Junior Researchers Series Day 1
13:40. 50 min. Contributed Junior Researcher Talks on Urban Design and Future Development Hosted by Petra Christian University
Cilcia Kusumastuti, Department of Civil Engineering
Feny Elsiana, Department of Architecture
Gunawan Tanuwidjaja, Department of Architecture
Esti Asih Nurdiah, Department of Architecture
Bramasta P. Redyantanu, Department of Architecture
14:30. 15 min. Coffee Break
14:45. 50 min. Contributed Junior Researcher Talks on Sustainable Environment Hosted by Widya Mandala Catholic University
Shella P. Santoso, Department of Chemical Engineering
Hardi Shuwanto, Department of Civil Engineering
Jenni Lie, Department of Chemical Engineering
Christian J. Wijaya, Department of Chemical Engineering
Nathania Puspitasari, Department of Chemical Engineering
15:35. Conclusion and Free Time
Friday, 20 September
06:00. – 07:30. Breakfast
Economics and Healthcare Keynotes Session
Moderated by Damelina Basauli Tambunan, Chair of Family Business and Entreprenurship, School of Business Management, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, and KRMH Tatas Brotosudarmo, Chair of Biochemistry, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya.
08:00. 60 min. Business, Economy, and Econometrics
Heike Grimm, Professor of Public Policy and Entreprenurship Willy Brandt School, Erfurt University
Reyn van Ewijk, Professor of Statistics and Econometrics, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz
09:00. 55 min. Food Systems Transformations and Health
Peter von Philipsborn, Chair of Public Health and Health Service Research, Ludwig-Maximilians-
Universität München
Yodi Mahendradhata, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Universitas Gadjah Mada
09:55. 15 min. Coffee Break
Contributed Junior Researchers Series Day 2
10:10. 40 min. Contributed Junior Researcher Talks on Epidemiology and Public Health Hosted by Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
Ms. Sarah Hagia Lestari M.D., School of Medicine
Dr. Lidya Handayani Tjan M.D., School of Medicine
Ms. Natalia Yuwono M.D., School of Medicine
Ms. Areta Indarto M.D., School of Medicine
10:50. 40 min. Contributed Junior Researcher Talks on Green Economy and Entrepreneurship Hosted by Universitas Ciputra
Surabaya
Dr. Adi Kurniawan Yusup, School of Business
Dr. Teofilus, School of Business
Dr. Timotius Sutrisno, School of Business
Dr. Luky Patricia Widianingsih, School of Business
11:30. Lunch and Prayer Time
Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security Keynote Session
moderated by Asfa Widiyanto, Professor of Islamic Thought, Faculty of Tarbiya and Teaching Sciences, State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN)
13:30. 25 min. Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Ian Navarrete, Professor of Environmental Soil Science, Southern Leyte State University
Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences - Humboldtians SA Session
Moderated by Young Academy Fellow Felycia Adi Soetaredjo, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Surabaya
13:55. 50 min. Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences - Humboldtians
Arif Ansori, Fellow of Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences, Airlangga University
Chanchai Boonla, Professor at Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Christian Joseph Cumagun, Professor of Plant Pathology, University of the Philippines - University of Idaho
Dr. Piyush Dhawan, ASEAN Secretariat
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14:45. 15 min. Coffee Break
Initiative Actions on Transformative Strategies to Tackle Climate Change and Sustainable Challenges
15:00. 45 min. Gallery Walk Exercise
Leenawaty Limantara, Petra Christian University
15:45. Reading of the Humboldtians White Paper
KRMH Tatas H.P. Brotosudarmo, Chair of Biochemistry, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, Chairman of Humboldt Kolleg -Translate Southeast Asia
16.00. Conclusion and Free Time
Saturday, 21 September
08:00. Excursion Destination Surabaya Old City and the Surrounding Area (Back to Hotel at 11:30 for Lunch).
Provided only for 50 Humboldtian Participants. Departure is provided by a Bus (please register at the organizer desk)
11:30. Lunch and Farewell
Visa, Travel, and Venue
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For non-Indonesian citizens, please check your visa requirements at: http://molina.imigrasi.go.id
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Online Custom Declaration (e-CD) for all travellers entering Indonesia can be filled a maximum of 3 days before arrival: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id
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Information on Juanda Airport Public Transportation: https://juanda-airport.com/en/public-transport/index
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​We suggest you use a Blue Bird taxi from the airport to the hotel venue with an estimated cost around IDR 100,000 to IDR 150,000
Your Kolleg Stay Arrangements:
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For Humboldtians and German experts, the AvH Foundation will cover your expenses, hotel accommodation, and meals. Your hotel room has been booked. Regarding the costs of flight tickets and transportation, please book your flight ticket, and they will be reimbursed up to a maximum ceiling limit provided in Indonesian Rupiah: Indonesia IDR 2,040,000 (EUR 120), Malaysia IDR 4,080,000 (EUR 240), the Philippines IDR 4,760,000 (EUR 280), Thailand IDR 4,760,000 (EUR 280), and Vietnam IDR 5,440,000 (EUR 320). For German experts, make sure you have completed the form provided by AvH Administration for your flight arrangement.
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For Junior and Senior/Other Researchers: your hotel accommodations and meals will be covered with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Your hotel room has been booked. Your commitment to active participation and full attendance ensures meaningful interaction and opportunities.
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Hotel and Kolleg Venue
Jl. Manyar Kertoarjo No.100
Manyar Sabrangan, Kec. Mulyorejo,
Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60116
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Distances
16.3 km (35 min) from Juanda International Airport of Surabaya
8 km (28 min) to the Old City of Surabaya
5.8 km (12 min) from the Surabaya City Central Square (Alun-Alun)
5.7 km (18 min) to Tunjungan Plaza Shopping Centre
5.3 km (12 min) from Gubeng Central Railway Station of Surabaya
5.0 km (12 min) to Grand City Mall Shopping Centre
1.5 km (21 min walk) to Galaxy Mall 3 Shopping Centre
450 m (6 min walk) to Layar Seafood Manyar Restourant
City Sightseeing and Culinary
Surabaya Sightseeing Bus
Soekarno Birth Place
Surabaya China Town
Surabaya Old Town
Tari Remo (Remo Traditional Dance)
The Humboldt Kolleg will commence with a traditional Remo dance performance by Agus, a student from the Department of Communication Science at Universitas Ciputra Surabaya. The Remo dance, a vibrant welcome dance from East Java, embodies the dynamic spirit of the region, including areas like Surabaya, Jombang, Malang, and Situbondo. This dance portrays the bravery of a prince engaged in battle, characterized by lively footwork and dynamic movements. Dancers wear bells on their ankles, which sound with each step or stomp, adding to the rhythmic experience. Additionally, the dance features expressive gestures with the scarf or sampur, synchronized head movements, facial expressions, and horse-like steps, all of which contribute to its captivating performance.
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