Mindanao State University at Naawan delegates, including Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa and Dr. Anabelle Dece A. Espadero participated in the prestigious πΊπππππ πΆπππππππππ ππ πππππ πΆπππππππ‘πππ πππ π·ππ£ππππππππ‘ held at Ocean University of China in Qingdao, China, from October 24 to 25, 2024. The event, which brought together global leaders in marine science and education, marked a significant milestone in fostering international partnerships and academic collaboration.
The conference opened with the πΆβπππ-π΄ππΈπ΄π-πΉπΈπ ππππ πππππ‘πππ πΉπππ’π ππ π΅ππ’π πΈππππππ¦ 2024, where discussions focused on sustainable economic growth in the marine sectors and the role of international cooperation in advancing the blue economy. MSUNβs participation at the forum demonstrated the universityβs commitment to engaging in global conversations on ocean sustainability and development.
On the second day, the πππππ ππππ£πππ ππ‘π¦ ππ πΆβπππ πΆπππ‘ππππππ πΆπππππππ‘πππ marked 100 years of excellence in oceanographic research and education. A key highlight of the day was the πΆπΌπͺ-π¨πΊπ¬π¨π΅ ππ¬π΅+ π΄πΆπΌ πΊππππππ ππππππππ, which formalized new partnerships between OUC and ASEAN institutions, including MSUN. This agreement paves the way for collaborative research, student and faculty exchange programs, and joint initiatives in marine science and environmental sustainability.
The event concluded with the πππΆ-π΄ππΈπ΄π-πΉπΈπ ππππ πππππ‘πππ π·ππ ππ’π π πππ ππ π΄πππππππ πΆπππππππππ‘πππ, where Dr. Roa and Dr. Espadero actively participated in discussions aimed at deepening ties between Ocean University of China and other ASEAN universities. The discussions centered on future academic collaborations that would benefit both students and researchers in the fields of marine and environmental sciences.
MSUN’s participation in the conference reflects the university’s unwavering dedication to tackling global ocean-related challenges and reaffirms its commitment to building meaningful international partnerships in marine research and education, paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.