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30 Oct 2024

From Learning to Action: Australia Awards Short Course Advances Indonesia’s Knowledge-Based Economy

It was a delight to see technical staff from the National Planning and Development Ministry (BAPPENAS), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and other relevant government agencies recently attended the Post-Course Workshop in Semarang for the Australia Awards Short Course on Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy: Supporting Indonesia's Research and Innovation Agenda.

This short course, funded by KONEKSI and delivered by Griffith University, empowered participants to develop and formulate policies addressing emerging priorities and promoting innovation across various sectors. During the event, the Australian Consul-General in Surabaya, Mr Glen Askew, commended the alumni for their dedication and highlighted the program’s crucial role in fostering innovation and collaboration between institutions. A key highlight of the workshop was the participants’ visit to the "Tide Eye" project—an AI/IoT-powered airborne system designed for monitoring water levels and tidal floods along the north coast of Central Java. This innovative project is a practical example of how research and technology can support Indonesia's research and innovation agenda by addressing real-world challenges.

Congratulations to the participants on completing the course and joining the Australia Awards alumni network! We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Australian Consul-General in Surabaya, Mr Glen Askew, delivers opening remarks, highlighting the vital role of innovation and collaboration in the Australia Awards Short Course.
Australian Consul-General in Surabaya, Mr Glen Askew, delivers opening remarks, highlighting the vital role of innovation and collaboration in the Australia Awards Short Course.
Prof Dian Tjondronegoro, the course leader of this short course, shares valuable insights during the Post-Course Workshop in Semarang.
Prof Dian Tjondronegoro, the course leader of this short course, shares valuable insights during the Post-Course Workshop in Semarang.
Australian Consul-General in Surabaya, Mr Glen Askew, engages in a discussion with participants and representatives from BAPPENAS, BRIN, and key government agencies.
Australian Consul-General in Surabaya, Mr Glen Askew, engages in a discussion with participants and representatives from BAPPENAS, BRIN, and key government agencies.
Participants enjoy a relaxed discussion during break time, sharing ideas and making an impact.
Participants enjoy a relaxed discussion during break time, sharing ideas and making an impact.
Participants explore the 'Tide Eye' project, an innovative AI/IoT solution addressing tidal flood challenges along Central Java's coastline.
Participants explore the 'Tide Eye' project, an innovative AI/IoT solution addressing tidal flood challenges along Central Java's coastline.
Participants listen to the explanation about the ‘Tide Eye’ project, which is digitally transforming the monitoring of seawater levels and tidal flood risks.
Participants listen to the explanation about the ‘Tide Eye’ project, which is digitally transforming the monitoring of seawater levels and tidal flood risks.
The Tide Eye project is a collaborative effort between Indonesia and Australia, involving Telkom University, the University of Wollongong, and various Indonesian institutes, with support from KONEKSI.
The Tide Eye project is a collaborative effort between Indonesia and Australia, involving Telkom University, the University of Wollongong, and various Indonesian institutes, with support from KONEKSI.

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