As an institution that manages a multidisciplinary fields of science, Graduate School of UGM continues to solidify the identity of its role in the community. UGM Graduate School believes that to solve various problems in society, a multidisciplinary approach is required. "If you just rely on one approach alone, it is impossible to solve them. Most important of all is getting better synergies," Director of the Graduate School of UGM, Prof. Dr. Hartono, D.E.A., D.E.S.S, said on Monday (11/10).
In its work, according to Hartono, Graduate School of UGM which has successfully produced 1250 doctors and 34,000 graduates in S-2 program, wants to continue to solve various problems of the nation. The various participation for the solution of the nation’s problems will be implemented by holding some scientific events for the next three months, among others, Dialogue and Book Review of Indonesian-Egyptian Relations (October 12, 2010), Seminar on Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation (October 13, 2010), and 55 Years of the Asian-African Conference (25 – 27 October 2010). In addition, the International Conference of Graduate Student II will also be held from 3-4 November 2010 and the Seminar on Tourism and Hospitality Industry on 29 November 2010.
In relation to the Portrait of Indonesian-Egyptian Relationship and the Gaza Strip Dialogue and Book review event, Muhammad Masrukhi, M. Hum. explained this is part of the efforts to enhance mutual understanding between Egypt and Indonesia. The good relation between the two countries has been shown with the first recognition of Indonesia’s sovereignty by Egypt.
Although the relations were once tensed after Egypt opened diplomatic ties with Israel, this did not hamper the Egyptian Government to provide scholarship assistance up to 2.6 billion Rupiah per month for about 6,000 Indonesians, Masrukhi explained.
During the book review of Portrait of Indonesian-Egyptian Relationship and the Gaza Strip, Masrukhi hoped many opinions will be offered to improve the relations between the two countries. To manage well and avoid things that are sensitive are some of the keys to the success of a relationship.
In relation with the Seminar on Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation, Dr. Dina Ruslanjari, committee chairman, explained that the seminar will be followed by 244 participants, involving 86 speakers. This seminar will be divided into 3 sessions, which is associated with the concept, paradigm approach, as well as implementation and adaptation to climate change policy. "The seminar will be conducted by a multidisciplinary approach review in order to anticipate climate change," Dina said.
Also attending and giving explanations about the various activities, among others, were Dr. Widyanayati, organization coordinator of the 55 Years of Asian African Conference, Dr. Wening Udasmoro coordinator of the International Conference of Graduate Student II, and Dr. Baiquni coordinator for the Seminar on Tourism and Hospitality Industry.