Syiah Kuala University The 12th CRISU-CUPT CONFERENCE 2017 Council of Rector of Indonesian State University - Council of University President of Thailand Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Education Opportunities & Challanges for Indonesian and Thai Universities crisu-cupt.unsyiah.ac.id October 11-13, 2017, Banda Aceh, Indonesia Introduction The Council of Rector of Indonesian State University (CRISU) and the Council of University President of Thailand (CUPT) conference plays significant roles in exploring the basis for the strong relation- ships and collaborations between state universities of Indonesia and Thailand in the future. It is an annual regularly event as a body of university presidents from Thailand and Indonesia to share visions, knowledge’s and experiences influencing the higher education in both countries. The previous eleven conferences significantly strengthened the relationships between the universities of both countries and result- ed in collaborations and cooperation in several areas, e.g: disaster management, global warming, climate change, globalization, digita- lization, renewable energy. The list of history of CRISU-CUPT conference as follows: 1. December, 2005, Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 2. September, 2006, UNESA, Surabaya, Indonesia 3. December, 2007, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand 4. November, 2008, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia 5. July 2010, Chiang Mai University, Thailand 6. October 2011, Sriwajaya University, Palembang, Indonesia 7. December 2012, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand 8. October 2013, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia 9. October 2014, Khon Kaen University, Thailand 10. October 2015, IPB Bogor, Indonesia 11. October 2016, Maejo University Chiang Mai, Thailand This year, Syiah Kuala University has been appointed to host the 12th CRISU-CUPT International Conference in Banda Aceh. The theme of this conference is “Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Indonesian and Thai Universities” which will be held at Hermes Palace Hotel, Banda Aceh, Indonesia on October 11 –13, 2017. 1 The 12th CRISU-CUPT International Conference “Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Education Opportunities and Challenges for Indonesian and Thai Universities” Syiah Kuala University, Aceh, 11 – 13 October 2017 Conference Program and Agenda Date Time Details Wednesday, 08.00 - 18.00 Arrival of CUPT-CRISU Delegates October 11th 19.30 Welcome Dinner (Dance : Likok Pulo) 08.00 - 09.00 Registration Opening Ceremony 09.00 Opening Remarks by MC 09.05 - 09.10 Al-Qur’an Recitation 09.10 - 09.15 Welcome Remarks by Rector of Syiah Kuala University 09.15 - 09.25 Cultural Performance (Dance: Peumulia Jamee) 09.25 - 09.35 Address by the Governor of Aceh 09.35-09.50 Address by Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Thailand Thursday, 09.50-09.55 Address by Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Indonesia October 12th 09.55-10.00 Address by Chairman of CUPT 10.00-10.05 Address by Chairman of CRISU 10.05-10.10 Address and Opening Speech by Ministry of Research, Technolo- gy, and Higher Education of Indonesia 10.30 - 10.45 Coffee Break 10.45 - 12.30 Keynote Presentation: Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat (Chair- man of CUPT and President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Tech- nology Ladkrabang), entitled “Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Education Opportunity and Challenges for Thai Universities”. 12.30 – 14.00 Lunch 2 14.00-16.00 Parallel Session Panel Session “Enhancing Tsu- CRISU-CUPT nami Resilience through Educa- tion” Group 1. Rector/President - Assoc. Prof. Sampan Singhara- Forum jwarapan, Ph.D (Vice President for Research, Chiang Mai University) - Mr. Hardito Kodjat (Coordinator of Indian Ocean Tsunami Information Center, Group 2. Dean Forum UNESCO) - Ahmad Arif, MSi (Daily Kompas Reporter, Jakar- ta) - Dr. Eng. Hamzah Latief Group 3. Student Forum (Bandung Institute of Technol- ogy) - Dr. Syamsidik (Coordinator of Tsunami Haz- ard Research Cluster, TDMRC, 16.00-16.45 CRISU-CUPT Board Meeting Syiah Kuala University) 16.45-17.00 Break Time 17.00-17.30 Wrap-up Summary + Closing ceremony Gala Dinner, (Dance: Guel, Ratoh Jaroe, Didong, Kinnaree Ron, 19.30 Dance of the four Region, and Ram-Wong) Friday, Octo- 08.30 Hotel pick-up for city tour ber 13rd 08.30-18.00 Sightseeing and back to hotels Saturday, 08.00 - 18.00 Departure of CUPT-CRISU Delegates October 14th 3 About Banda Aceh Banda Aceh, formerly known as Kutaradja, is the capital and largest city in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra and has an elevation of 35 meters. The city covers an area of 64 square kilometres and had a population of 254,904 people, according to the 2016 census. Banda Aceh is located on the north- western tip of Indonesia at the mouth of the Aceh River. The city was originally established as Bandar Aceh Darussalam Kandang and served as a capital and hub for the Sultanate of Aceh upon its foundation in the late 14th century. Later its name was changed to Bandar Aceh Darussalam, and then became popularly known as Banda Aceh. The first part of the name comes from the Persian Bandar mean- ing “port” or “haven.” The city is also dubbed the “port to Mecca,” or the “porch of Mecca” (Indonesian: Serambi Mekkah) in reference to the days when hajj pilgrims travelled by sea from Indonesia and would make a stop over in the city before continuing their journey to Mecca. Banda Aceh had a long story due to the protracted conflicts be- tween the Acehnese and foreign domination, including wars with por- tuguese, wars with the Dutch and the Japanese. The city rose to inter- national prominence in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004, which struck off the western coast of Sumatra. Banda Aceh was the closest major city to the earthquake’s epicentre, which lay 249 km off the coast. It suffered great damage in the earthquake and fur- ther damage when a tsunami struck shortly afterwards. Despite severely affected by the 2004 tsunami, Banda Aceh has been amazingly recovered. It is widely known as one of the most cultural- and historical-rich city in Indonesia, offering you an enjoyable stay with its stunning culture, tourism spots, and unforgettable culinary options. 3 4 Baiturrahman Mosque Aceh Tsunami Museum 5 Notes: 5 6 CONTACT Syiah Kuala University Darussalam, Banda Aceh, 23111 Indonesia Phone: (0651) 7553205 Fax: (0651) 7554229 Email: [email protected] www.unsyiah.ac.id.