UUCC Conference Becomes Space for Transforming Islamic Civilization and Global Ecosystem Sustainability

Universitas Nasional (UNAS), in collaboration with Malaysia's UCSI University, successfully hosted the 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference, themed "The Future of Islamic Civilisation, Sustainability, and Nation Building in the New Multipolarism Era." The event, held August 13-14, 2026, at UNAS in Jakarta, aimed to foster dialogue on critical global issues.

Dr. Iskandarsyah Siregar, Chairman of the Conference, stressed that the gathering was more than just an academic forum. He advocated for transforming knowledge into a force for social and civilizational change, urging higher education institutions to move beyond traditional academic outputs. Siregar emphasized that academic pursuits must translate into tangible solutions for humanity, society, the environment, and the future of civilization.

The conference attracted significant international interest, with 42 presenters participating online and 14 presenters from seven countries attending in person. These nations included Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, Iran, Brunei Darussalam, China, and Russia. Additionally, 102 non-presenter participants contributed to the diverse, multidisciplinary academic exchange.

Siregar highlighted the strategic importance of this diversity in addressing complex modern challenges. He argued that issues such as ecological crises, technological transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, economic shifts, and international relations require integrated approaches. Therefore, fostering multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary collaboration is essential for the future of academic work.