Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed a high-level delegation from Tsinghua University, China, in a strategic meeting to enhance collaboration in academic programs, joint research, and innovation. This engagement underscores the commitment of both institutions to strengthening global partnerships and addressing pressing challenges through cutting-edge education and research.
Tsinghua University Delegation:
Prof. YANG Bin – Vice Chancellor, Tsinghua University Council
Dr. LIU Bibo – Assistant Dean, PBC School of Finance; Director, Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center
Dr. Sen Song – Principal Investigator, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine; Assistant Director, Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence
Dr. Wei Du – Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
Ms. Yanhua Fang – Deputy Director, Center for Global Engagement; Chief Administrator, Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Secretariat
Yi (Monica) Zhang – Deputy Director, Center for Global Engagement
Sisi Shan – Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Basic Medical Sciences
Ying Suo – Director of International Affairs, PBC School of Finance
Yunhua Li – Senior Manager of International Affairs, PBC School of Finance
Leijia Wu – Director of Strategy and Development Office, Tsinghua Medicine
Universitas Indonesia Delegation:
Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU. – Rector
Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. – Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si. – Vice Rector for Research and Innovation
Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, Sp.PD-KGEH, MMB – Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Yulianti, S.E., M.S.M., Ph.D. – Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business
Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. – Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Drs. Supriatna, M.T. – Dean, School of Strategic and Global Studies – School of Environmental Science
Dr. Fuad Ghani – Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, School of Strategic and Global Studies – School of Environmental Science
Fadhilah Muslim, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC. – Director for Internationalization of Education
Prof. Arie Afriansyah, S.H., M.I.L., Ph.D. – Director of Public Relations, Media, Government and International Affairs
Humprey Arnaldo Russel, M.Si., M.A., Ph.D. – Chairperson, ASEAN-China Research Center (ACRC)
Sarah Khansa Agharid, S.Hum. – External Grant Administrator, Directorate of Research Funding and Ecosystem
Astari Dwiranti, M.Eng., Ph.D. – Assistant Director of Research Ecosystem, Directorate of Research Funding and Ecosystem
Dr. Muthia Pramesti, S.E., M.M. – Assistant Director, International Education Program Development and Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education
Prof. Dra. Beti Ernawati Dewi, Ph.D. – Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine
Forging Strategic Global Impact Through Research and Education
Tsinghua University shared its ambitions to enhance global research impact, especially in energy transition, biomedical innovation, intelligence systems, and tumor population studies. Their forward-thinking approach includes encouraging faculty innovation, with support for patent ownership, and fostering student entrepreneurship.
Existing collaborations between UI and Tsinghua were reviewed, including joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and publications in areas such as:
Genomics and vaccine development
Artificial intelligence for medical applications
Public health innovation and affordable care
AI Agent Hospital initiatives
A proposed joint international conference on science, technology, and innovation in Jakarta was also discussed, along with opportunities for campus visits and lab-based engagement across China.
Advancing Academic Programs and the Asian Universities Alliance
A major agenda item was the development of a collaborative academic program, potentially a double-degree program, in alignment with the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), which comprises 50 universities from 14 countries. This program aims to integrate into the regular curriculum and is tentatively scheduled to launch in 2026, pending further discussions during an upcoming symposium in October.
The initiative reflects shared interests in advancing:
Graduate mobility in areas like tropical medicine, sustainability, and AI
Research seminars and exchange-based symposia
Faculty development and joint proposal writing
New MBA and professional development programs
Renewable energy and pharmaceutical research
Commitment to Continued Partnership
Both parties expressed strong enthusiasm for continued cooperation and concrete follow-up actions. Universitas Indonesia reaffirmed its role as a strategic partner for high-impact academic collaboration in the region.
Photo Credit: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government and International Affairs
