Forum

A forum is an interactive academic gathering designed to facilitate open dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative discussion on emerging academic, social, or policy-related topics. Unlike conferences and symposiums, a forum prioritizes debate, community engagement, and solution-oriented dialogue rather than formal research paper presentations.

Forum Themes and Objectives

The forum must address current academic, societal, or policy challengesaligned with SUE’s strategic mission.
Topics should promote critical dialogue, public awareness, and problem-solving perspectives.
The event should encourage multi-stakeholder participation, including academics, students, policymakers, and community representatives.

Forum Format and Participation

Forums may be in-person, online, or hybrid, depending on the target audience.
The format may include panel discussions, moderated debates, open-floor Q&A, or expert forums.
Active audience interaction is mandatory, allowing questions, opinions, and moderated dialogue.

Committees and Responsibilities

Forum Coordination Committee: Defines theme, identifies speakers, and manages the session flow.
Engagement & Outreach Team: Promotes participation among students, community, and external stakeholders.
Technical Support Team: Ensures smooth delivery via audiovisual systems or digital platforms.

Planning and Logistics

Organizers must submit date, venue/platform, event schedule, and list of speakers to SUE for approval.
Forums should be time-efficient — typically 1 to 3 hours depending on the scope.
Moderators must ensure balanced, respectful, and structured discussion throughout the event.

Forum Outcomes and Reporting

A post-event summary report must be submitted, outlining key insights, recommendations, and community impact.
Discussions and outcomes may be archived or published as policy briefs, summary notes, or press releases.
Feedback from participants should be collected to improve future forums.