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East Bridge University (EBU) is all set to participate in the 2026 THE Global Sustainable Development (GSD) Congress. This year, the GSD Congress event will be held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Jakarta from 22-25 June 2026. Organised by Times Higher Education (THE), the Congress brings together universities and stakeholders to reflect on how education can contribute to sustainable development.

For EBU, being part of the Global Sustainable Development Congress aligns with the university’s continuing initiatives to be engaged in international conversations on sustainability and promote higher learning that is open, fair, and future-focused. The University’s work continues to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the THE Impact Rankings, both of which emphasise the role of higher education in shaping inclusive and responsible systems.

About THE Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026

The Global Sustainable Development Congress provides a space for universities, policymakers, industry leaders, and non-governmental organisations to come together and exchange perspectives on sustainable development. The discussions at the Congress explore how education systems can respond to complex global challenges, including inclusive education, increased access to learning, research that highlights societal issues, and the role of global partnerships and collaboration for futuristic growth and long-term development.

GSD Congress provides a global platform for participants where they can converse, share learning and reflect on how institutions and businesses can contribute towards sustainable development across regions and sectors. The Congress will welcome more than 5,000 sustainability changemakers this year from around the world. This amalgamation of diverse people, institutions and businesses provides us the backdrop that progress on sustainability is shaped not by isolated efforts, but through continued collaboration across regions and sectors.

Strategic Alignment with THE Impact Rankings

EBU’s participation in the Congress is closely connected to its broader engagement with the THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings is a widely regarded international ranking system that ranks educational bodies based on their efforts in contributing meaningfully to the UN SDGs through teaching, research, outreach and governance.

This strategic alignment underscores EBU’s continued engagement in:

• International academic collaboration: EBU continues to engage with institutions across regions through academic partnerships and shared learning initiatives. These collaborations support the exchange of ideas and enable us to contribute to a broader culture of cooperation within higher education.

• Government and institutional dialogue: The University remains engaged in conversations with academic and policy stakeholders, recognising that meaningful educational development often emerges through dialogue. These exchanges help connect institutional practices with wider societal and policy contexts.

• Global sustainability frameworks: EBU’s academic and institutional approaches are informed by frameworks that encourage inclusive and responsible development. Engagement with international platforms offers us the opportunity to reflect on these practices and bring about positive change.

• Policy-driven education innovation: Through structured policies focused on access, inclusion, and flexible learning, the University continues to explore how academic systems can respond to the diverse needs of learners. These efforts reflect an ongoing consideration of how governance can support more equitable and adaptable education models.

Conclusion

Participating in the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 reflects East Bridge University’s continued engagement with sustainability as both a global priority and an area of institutional responsibility.

Platforms such as the GSD Congress enable the University to be present in global sustainability discussions and connect with a wider network of universities and organisations engaged in sustainable development. This also furthers the EBU’s presence in the global higher education landscape, where discussions such as the role of education in shaping long-term social and economic outcomes are at the forefront.