Dear Colleagues,

In the period of civilization 5.0, the educational institution of universities exist. The objective of Society 5.0 is for everyone to actively participate in advancing the use of digital technology across a wide range of processes. From many prior notions, the way society approaches and manages social issues has altered. Society has advanced from many of these previous notions with such ground-breaking projects as Society 1.0 (hunger gatherer), Society 2.0 (agricultural), Society 3.0 (industrialized), and Society 4.0. (information). It is believed that systems of the social and virtual worlds would be able to close any gaps and address any problems throughout the Society 5.0 timeframe. In order to actualize or prepare for era society 5.0 in the domain of education, students need to be able to think critically, constructively, and creatively, as well as having an appropriate understanding of their learning styles. Being intelligent and well-integrated with both the real and digital worlds, civilization 5.0 is a society. Salgues (2018) asserts that Society 5.0 has the following characteristics: (1) complete adoption of ICT; (2) community focus; (3) engagement of people; (4) shared ideals of sustainability, inclusiveness, effectiveness, and intellectual power; and (5) development of economic disruption. Higher education institutions are essential to sustainability. As a consequence of quality management systems or participation in voluntary initiatives, such as the Principles for Responsible Management Education, higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly being asked to report how they promote and integrate sustainability. The preparation of future leaders who will assist the execution of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) takes place in large part in higher education institutions. Higher Education 4.0 is the term used to describe the change brought about by Industry 4.0 in higher education and instructional approaches (called an Education or Edu 4.0). The rising need for a more sustainable society has had a substantial influence on higher education, according to Marques et al. (2019). This field's academics, students, and politicians confront an increasing sustainability dilemma. Education is the driving force behind fostering sustainability, since it is a vital instrument for communication and the basis of the "sustainable attitude." This notion contends that "a systemic approach to knowledge, one which goes beyond technical knowledge and even understands the principles of a healthy environment and a functional community" is required.

Dr. Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka Prof. Dr. Gilberto Santos Dr. Ladislav Pilař Guest Editors

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Keywords

• ways of promoting sustainable development by universities
• sustainable society
• Education 4.0
• era society 5.0 in the domain of sustainable aspect
• University 4.0 challenges connected with sustainable development
• Universities' sustainability-related initiatives, plans, initiatives and strategy
• promoting sustainable development by universities at a time of global climate action

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