{"id":1759,"date":"2025-09-18T03:38:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T03:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/?page_id=1759"},"modified":"2025-09-29T02:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:19:40","slug":"sdgs-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/globecores\/sdgs-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"SDGs competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent article-overlay \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Article overlay\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/indoor-courtyard-with-green-wall-and-sustainable-development-goals-displayed-on-colorful-cubes.-31598405-1920x1080.jpg\" class=\"article-overlay__image\" alt=\"Indoor courtyard with green wall and sustainable development goals displayed on colorful cubes.\">\n        <div class=\"article-overlay__inner\" data-overlay-offset=\"small\">\n                            <h2 class=\"article-overlay__title\">SDG Student Competition <\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"article-overlay__content content\">\n                    <p>The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 interconnected global objectives adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They serve as a shared blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability for people and the planet, to be achieved by 2030.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 4 December 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<br \/>\n<strong>Organiser:<\/strong> Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin Malaysia<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the SDGs matter for this competition?<\/h2>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block facts \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Facts\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\">\n\n                    <div id=\"\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-globe ico--deep-blue\"><svg 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0 0 3.5 1.57 26.46 26.46 0 0 0 0 7.54 15.44 15.44 0 0 0-3.5 1.57 11.86 11.86 0 0 1 0-10.68zm1 12.39a12.43 12.43 0 0 1 2.84-1.29 15.68 15.68 0 0 0 2.22 5.31 12.11 12.11 0 0 1-5.02-4.02zm14.32 4a15.68 15.68 0 0 0 2.22-5.31 12.43 12.43 0 0 1 2.84 1.29 12.11 12.11 0 0 1-5.02 4.04z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\"><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Empower students to explore solutions for Sustainable Development Goals<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-question ico--deep-blue\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.4078 11.0038H7.6797C5.45489 11.0038 3.60938 12.7409 3.60938 14.9343V21.61C3.60938 23.8034 5.45489 25.5404 7.6797 25.5404H11.7482V25.54H12.3052V25.5404H16.7654L22.1832 29.4428V20.5336H22.1848V17.6795H22.1832V17.0658H20.998V18.8647H20.9996V19.3485H20.998V27.1285L17.1478 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ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"objective\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>This competition aims to help students learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will find a problem related to an SDG, suggest a solution through an essay, create a poster to show the problem and solution, and make a prototype to demonstrate how their solution works.<\/p>\n<p>This competition helps younger students explore the basics of sustainability through creativity, and it challenges older students to think critically and design realistic solutions \u2014 both working together towards the same big goal: making the world a better place by 2030.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Upper Primary Students (Primary 4\u20136)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students are starting to understand the world around them\u2014from the environment to the needs of their community.<\/li>\n<li>This competition gives students the chance to spot problems in daily life\u2014like waste, water use, or fairness\u2014and think of creative ways to fix them.<\/li>\n<li>By learning about the SDGs, students can connect their ideas in class to real global challenges.<\/li>\n<li>They will see how small changes\u2014like recycling, planting trees, or saving electricity\u2014can have a big impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Secondary Students (Lower &amp; Upper)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students are developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can shape their future.<\/li>\n<li>The SDGs encourage students to look beyond schoolwork and apply their knowledge to real issues such as climate change, inequality, or sustainable cities.<\/li>\n<li>By joining this competition, students will practice research, design solutions, and present ideas\u2014skills that will help them in further studies, jobs, or community leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Students\u2019 projects will be showcased at GlobeCoReS 2025, where global experts, researchers, and industry leaders will see their work\u2014giving them a voice in the global conversation on sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"competition-categories\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Competition categories<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"competition-categories\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Upper Primary Students: Primary 4 to 6<\/li>\n<li>Lower Secondary Students: Secondary 1 to 3<\/li>\n<li>Upper Secondary Students: Secondary 4<\/li>\n<li>Each school must have two teachers who accompany the students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"award-and-prizes-for-winners\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Award and prizes for winners<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"award-and-prizes-for-winners\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table width=\"642\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\"><strong>No<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"260\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"82\"><strong>1st Prize (RM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"82\"><strong>2nd Prize (RM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"82\"><strong>3rd Prize (RM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"87\"><strong>Consolation (RM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Poster &#8211; Primary School<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Poster &#8211; Lower Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Poster &#8211; Upper Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Prototype &#8211; Primary School<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">500<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">200<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Prototype &#8211; Lower Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">500<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">200<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Prototype &#8211; Upper Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">600<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">400<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">300<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Photograph &#8211; Primary School<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Photograph &#8211; Lower Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"49\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"260\">Photograph &#8211; Upper Secondary<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">350<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"82\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*All participants will be awarded a certificate of participation<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"competition-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Competition requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"competition-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h2>School<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Teacher Requirement:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Each participating school must assign two accompanying teachers to guide and support the teams.<\/li>\n<li>Where possible, schools are encouraged to match teachers to the team\u2019s gender composition for effective supervision. For example:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>All-male teams should be accompanied by male teachers.<\/li>\n<li>All-female teams should be accompanied by female teachers.<\/li>\n<li>Mixed-gender teams should have one male and one female teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Team Composition (For Poster &amp; Prototype):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each team should have <strong>four members<\/strong>. Every school is allowed to submit up to two teams per competition category.<\/p>\n<h2>Categories<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Poster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong>: A3 (29.7 \u00d7 42.0 cm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: Hand-drawn or digital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentation<\/strong>: 5\u20137 minutes + Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Identify a problem, show your solution, make it creative and clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prototype<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: Physical model or digital simulation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write-up<\/strong>: 50\u2013100 words (short explanation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentation<\/strong>: 5\u20137 minutes + Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Show how the solution works and why it\u2019s practical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong>: A3 print (11.7 \u00d7 16.5 inches)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write-up<\/strong>: 50\u2013100 words (short explanation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentation<\/strong>: 3\u20135 minutes + Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Capture a powerful image that represents the problem and solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"submission-guidelines\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Submission guidelines<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"submission-guidelines\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline for expression of interest:<\/strong> November 10, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finalist Announcement:<\/strong> November 20, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Presentation (Top 10 from each category):<\/strong> 4 December 2025, Curtin Malaysia (On-site)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judgement:<\/strong> Awards will be given to the Top 3 schools in each category.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Submit:<\/strong> PDF files via email to <a href=\"mailto:farahezza@curtin.edu.my\">farahezza@curtin.edu.my<\/a> with the <strong>Subject line<\/strong>: <strong>\u201cGlobeCoReS 2025 SDG Competition \u2013 [School Name] \u2013 [Team Member Names]<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What to submit: <\/strong>Softcopy of the poster, photograph or prototype in pdf document.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Farahezza Hairon Nizar at <a href=\"mailto:voltisa@curtin.edu.my\">farahezza<\/a><a href=\"mailto:farahezza@curtin.edu.my\">@curtin.edu.my<\/a> for any further details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your creative solutions to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples for each category:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Photography<\/th>\n<th>Prototype<\/th>\n<th>Poster<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/photo-sample.jpg\" alt=\"photo sample\" width=\"424\" height=\"344\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/prototype-sample.jpg\" alt=\"prototype sample\" width=\"424\" height=\"344\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/poster-sample.png\" alt=\"poster sample\" width=\"424\" height=\"344\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"competition-rubric\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Competition rubric<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"competition-rubric\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"672\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"89\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"81\"><strong>Weight (%)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"139\"><strong>Excellent (4\u20135 points)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"130\"><strong>Good (3\u20134 points)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"116\"><strong>Satisfactory (2\u20133 points)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"116\"><strong>Needs Improvement (1\u20132 points)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"6\">Poster<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Creativity of Poster<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"139\">Highly original, imaginative, and visually engaging design that clearly represents the chosen SDG, connecting global importance to real-world solutions.<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Creative and visually appealing with a clear SDG link, though less deeply explored.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Some creativity with a surface-level SDG connection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Lacks creativity and fails to represent the SDG meaningfully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Poster Explanation<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"139\">Clear, structured, and persuasive explanation of both the SDG-related problem and solution, showing local and global relevance.<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Explains issue and solution but one is stronger than the other.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Mentions issue or solution briefly with minimal SDG depth.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Unclear or incomplete explanation of SDG relevance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Use of Visuals<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"139\">Excellent integration of images, diagrams, and text to illustrate the SDG problem and solution clearly and accurately.<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Mostly relevant visuals with minor disconnects to SDG.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Visuals are only loosely related to the SDG.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Visuals are unrelated or confusing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"89\">Overall Presentation<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"139\">Professional, polished, and easy to understand, showing how the solution supports the SDG target.<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Neat and mostly clear with a visible SDG connection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Somewhat clear with a weak SDG link.<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\">Poorly presented, hard to understand, unrelated to SDG.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"6\">Prototype<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Innovation<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Highly innovative and impactful in addressing the SDG; shows how creative thinking drives progress.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Innovative with some adaptation from existing ideas.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Some creativity but limited originality for the SDG.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Lacks originality and SDG relevance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Practicality<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Feasible, sustainable, and scalable solution directly addressing the SDG challenge.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Practical and relevant with minor adjustments needed.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Some practicality but with major feasibility gaps.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Impractical with no real SDG contribution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Explanation<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Clearly explains the SDG problem, importance, and solution; strong grasp of local\/global impact.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Explains the SDG connection clearly with some weaker links.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Limited explanation of SDG relation.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">No clear SDG explanation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Functionality<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Works exceptionally well in demonstrating SDG impact potential.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Works well with small issues.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Works but with unclear SDG relevance.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Does not work and lacks SDG link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Presentation<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Professional, engaging, and easy to understand with clear SDG focus.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Neat with visible SDG link.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Somewhat clear but weak SDG connection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Poorly presented with no SDG relevance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"6\">Photography<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Creativity \/ Idea<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Unique, imaginative, and visually powerful concept directly tied to an SDG, inspiring action.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Creative with some original elements and clear SDG link.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Some creativity but minimal or generic SDG connection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">No creativity or SDG link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Photo Explanation<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Clearly describes both SDG problem and solution, showing why it matters.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Describes problem or solution well, but the other is weaker.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Vague mention of SDG without depth.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">No clear SDG explanation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Visual Impact<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Exceptional quality, composition, and emotional appeal; strongly reinforces SDG message.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Good quality and composition with clear SDG link.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Average quality with weak SDG link.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Poor quality and no SDG link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"96\">Overall Presentation<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Cohesive, professional, and compelling SDG message.<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">Mostly clear with some SDG relevance.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Somewhat clear with minimal SDG connection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Poorly executed with no SDG link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"tentative-programme\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Tentative programme<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"tentative-programme\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table width=\"655\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"291\"><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"120\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">07.45 \u2013 08:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Arrival &amp; Registration &amp; Refreshment<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Teams set up posters, prototypes, and photographs at assigned booths. Breakfast will be served.<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">08:30 \u2013 08:45<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">By Organising Committee<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">08:45 \u2013 09:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Briefing for Participants &amp; Judges<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Competition rules, judging process, and time allocations explained.<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">09:00 \u2013 10.30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Parallel Judging \u2013 Poster, Prototype, and Photography<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Different judging panels for each category. Poster &amp; Prototype: 5 mins presentation + 2 mins Q&amp;A. Photography: 3 mins presentation + 2 mins Q&amp;A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">10.30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Morning Break<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">All the participants will go to the auditorium for Conference Inauguration<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Auditorium, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">11:00 \u2013 12:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Conference Inauguration<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Programme:<br \/>\n\u2022 Arrival of <strong>VIPs<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 <strong>MC Opening and Safety briefing<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Singing of the National Anthem \u201cNegaraku\u201d &amp; Sarawak Anthem<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 <strong>Recital of Doa<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u2022 Welcome Speech by<strong>Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo<br \/>\n<\/strong>Chairman of GlobeCoReS 2025 and Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University Malaysia<br \/>\n\u2022 Opening Speech by<br \/>\n<strong>Professor Dr. Vincent Lee Chieng Chen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pro Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University Malaysia<strong>\u2022 <\/strong><strong>Keynote Address 1<\/strong> by<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>YB Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn<\/strong>Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak, Malaysia<strong><br \/>\n<em>Topic: Seeds of Change: Education as the Root of Sarawak\u2019s Sustainable Future<\/em><\/strong>\u2022 Opening Performance<br \/>\n\u2022 Exchange of Memorandum of Understanding<br \/>\n\u2022 Token of Appreciation to Guest of Honour<br \/>\n\u2022 Officiation of GlobeCoReS 2025<br \/>\n\u2022 Launching of 1st Global Symposium on Ageing and Longevity (GSAL 2025)<br \/>\n\u2022 Conference Group Photo Session<br \/>\n\u2022 Press Conference<br \/>\n\u2022 GlobeCoReS 2025 Showcase Booth &amp; SDG Competition Tour (Visit our featured partner booths highlighting\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 key innovations in the industry)<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">Auditorium, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">12:30 \u2013 13:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Lunch Break<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Packed lunch for participants &amp; teachers<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">13:30 \u2013 14:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Final Booth Viewing &amp; Interaction<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Public viewing and final interaction between students, visitors, and judges.<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">14:00 \u2013 14:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Judges Deliberation<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Final score tabulation based on rubrics.<\/td>\n<td width=\"120\">LT Foyer, Curtin University Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\">14:30 \u2013 15:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Award Ceremony &amp; Closing<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Prizes for winners; certificates for all participants. 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