Directorate for Internationalization of Education

Visit: Universitas Indonesia and University of Otago Explore New Horizons in Academic Collaboration

Universitas Indonesia (UI) welcomed a delegation from the University of Otago, New Zealand, to discuss potential academic collaborations and strengthen institutional partnerships.

The delegation from the University of Otago included:

  1. Professor Jessica Palmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)

  2. Ms. Shelagh Murray, Director of Alumni and Engagement

  3. Ms. Agatha Kanakanumi, International Market Manager

The delegation from Universitas Indonesia included:

  1. Prof. Ir. Mahmud Sudibandriyo, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs

  2. Prof. Arie Afriansyah, S.H., M.I.L., Ph.D., Director of Public Relations, Media, Government and International

  3. Prof. apt. Rani Sauriasari, M.Med.Sci., Ph.D., CertDA, Director of Research Funding and Ecosystem

  4. apt. Roshamur Cahyan Forestrania, M.Sc., Ph.D., Deputy Director of Research Funding, Directorate of Research Funding and Ecosystem

  5. Sri Daryanti, S.E., M.M., Assistant Director, Internship and Industrial Relations, Directorate of Alumni and Endowment Fund

  6. Alfrida Esther Madame Hutapea, Assistant Director, International Class Operation and Mobility, Directorate for Internationalization of Education

  7. Yunitha Fajarwati, Section Head, International Education Partnership, Directorate for Internationalization of Education

The meeting focused on strengthening academic collaboration between UI and the University of Otago through the following initiatives:

  1. Potential collaboration in Joint Degree (JD) and Double Degree (DD) programs with the Faculty of Law.

  2. Co-funding opportunities for joint research and joint publications.

  3. Collaboration in joint supervision and examination.

  4. Development of joint short-course programs.

  5. Implementation of the student exchange program, with nominations to commence after the Student Exchange Agreement is signed by both parties.

  6. Follow up on the progress of double degree programs with the Faculty of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine.

Photo Credit: Directorate of Public Relations, Media, Government and International Affairs