On February 28, 2023, Guimaras State University (GSU) held the highly anticipated International Research Summit organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Training, and Innovation. The summit, themed “Research in the Global Community: Moving Forward for Innovation and Transformation,” aimed to foster global academic collaboration and advance research applications to address pressing issues facing society today.
The event served as an interactive, dynamic platform for global academics to discuss a wide range of research topics focused on resilience, adaptability, digital intelligence, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It underscored the vital role of research in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education—highlighting how research can shape innovative educational practices, improve knowledge management, and contribute to transformative learning environments.
Throughout the summit, participants engaged in insightful discussions on enhancing research applications that respond to the changing needs of global communities. Eight research studies were presented by GSU faculty members, while Mendel University contributed five studies. These research papers explored time-sensitive or context-specific understandings of various academic fields, proposing frameworks that take future-oriented projections into account to influence present-day decision-making.
A significant highlight of the summit was the resource speaker session delivered by Mr. Jaypee Kein Entredicho, Project Evaluation Officer of the Provincial Government of Guimaras. Mr. Entredicho presented an overview of the province’s development profile and potential research topics that align with regional priorities. His discussion emphasized the importance of integrating local and global research efforts to address challenges faced by both urban and rural communities.
The event’s success exemplifies Guimaras State University’s commitment to advancing research and innovation as critical components of quality education. By bringing together experts from various academic disciplines and fostering collaborative research efforts, the summit advanced the goal of providing accessible, equitable, and quality education for all.
Through events like the International Research Summit, GSU continues to demonstrate its leadership in promoting transformative education and fostering research initiatives that have the potential to create lasting impact on the global community.
This International Research Summit is an opportunity for professionals and students to present research findings to gain experience in the multidisciplinary field, receive invaluable input from colleagues about how to strengthen their work, and disseminate cutting-edge findings from their studies.
To this end, eight (8) research studies were presented by the Faculty of Guimaras State University and five (5) from Mendel University. Research papers addressed time-relative or context-specific understandings of different fields of study and frameworks that take account of the future-oriented projections that influence decision-making in the present.
This activity has provided an interactive, dynamic, and shared international conference platform for global academics and discussed enhancing research applications and knowledge management through resilience, adaptability, digital intelligence, innovation, and smart knowledge in shifting economies of scale.
Hence, this International Research Summit exchanged ideas and information on critical educational findings that provide a greater understanding of education’s important role in the development of nations and in shaping individuals.
