Timor: Science without Borders

The 1st International Transborder Conference of Timor Island

7-8th May 2025​

Hera-Dili, Timor-Leste

The Conference ​

A joint venture between UNTL and UNDANA.
An international event promoting research theories and practices. The conference is part of combined activities supported by the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL) and Universitas Nusa Cendana (UNDANA), which promote cooperation among researchers, professors, masters and doctoral students in their attempt to identify and discuss challenges and solutions for various problems in teaching, research, community service in the border areas, and the development of the population of the island of Timor in the two countries.

The conference’s focus aligns with one of UNTL and UNDANA’s action dimensions, aiming to promote greater cooperation between the universities of the two countries and the universities of the neighbouring countries.

Scientific Areas

01 Science

Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Geology.

02 Agrosciences

Agriculture; Agro-economy; Agrobusiness; Land-management and crops; Agrotechnology; Agrofood; Agricultural extension; Animal Health; Veterinary; Husbandry; Poultry; Farm Fishing.

03 Environmental Sciences

Marine Ecosystems; Coastal areas; Fauna, Flora & forest; Natural Parks & Natural Reserves; Biodiversity; Ecosystems; Climatic Changes & Sustainability; Water Resources.

04 Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences

Medicine; Public Health; Nursing; Midwifery; Pharmacy; Nutrition; Biotechnology; Biosciences; Biomechanics.

05 Humanities, Arts & Culture

History; Sociology; Anthropology; Arts; Philosophy; Development Studies; Journalism, Linguistic, Literature, Culture.

06 Economics

Industrialization; Logistics; Tourism; Accounting; Management; Blue economy; Green economy; Entrepreneurship.

07 Education

(All sub-areas)

08 Political Sciences

Asian Studies; Peace and Conflict; Public policies; Public Administration; International Relations; Community Development; Social Services.

09 Law

(All sub-areas)

10 Risk & Safety

Climatic Changes & Sustainability; Weather Forecast; Emergency response & Civil Protection; WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene); Risk Management; Search & Rescue.

Important Date

Submission Timelines

Abstract

Abstract submissions until May 04rd, 2025

Notification of Acceptance

Notification of Acceptance will be sent by May 05th, 2025

Full Paper Submission

Full Paper submissions until Juni 15th, 2025

Partcipant Registration

Regular Registration opens until May 05th, 2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

José Ramos-Horta

President of Timor Leste

Xanana Gusmão

Prime Minister of Timor Leste

Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena

Governor of East Nusa Tenggara Province Indonesia

Prof. Dr. drh. Maxs U. E. Sanam, M.Sc

Rector of Nusa Cendana University


INVITED SPEAKER

Helder da Costa, Ph.D

General Secretary of the g7+ Secretariat

Mr. Francisco Kalbuadi Lay

Vice-Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Prof. Ir. Fredrik L. Benu, M.Si., Ph.D

Professor of Agricultural Socio-Economics at Nusa Cendana University

John Mischler, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, and Environmental Education at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana

Prof. Willi Toisuta, Ph.D

Founder of Yayasan Nusantara Sejati (YNS) and The Willi Toisuta and Associates (WTA).

Pricing

Online Participants
(Non-Presenters)

Free

  • Free of Charge
  • Participant Certificate (All Participants)

Indonesian On-Site Participants
(Non-Presenters)

Rp100.000

  • Participant Certificate (All Participants)
  • Coffee Break and lunch for on-site participants

Global On-Site Participants
(Non-Presenters)

USD10

  • Participant Certificate (All Participants)
  • Coffee Break and lunch for on-site participants

Indonesian Presenters

Rp100.000 / Abstract

  • Selected papers will be recommended to be published in accredited journals at the authors cost
  • Presenter Certificate (All Presenters)
  • Coffee Break and lunch for on-site presenters

Global Presenters

USD7 / Abstract

  • Selected papers will be recommended to be published in accredited journals at the authors cost
  • Presenter Certificate (All Presenters)
  • Coffee Break and lunch for on-site presenters

Conference Location Map

Campus UNTL Hera-Dili, Timor-Leste

Contact

Secretariat:

Nusa Cendana University, Kupang-Indonesia

Call/Message

+62 812-8303-3986 (Mr. Imanuel)

Email Us

tswb_committee@undana.ac.id

Conference Co-Chairs