UGM continues to strengthen collaborations with international universities, including from Hungary. UGM has established collaborations with Szent Istvan Godollo and Pecs universities. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two, facilitated by Indonesian Embassy in Hungary on Friday (8/4). During the visit to Hungary, UGM Rector was accompanied by Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Alumni, Dr. Paripurna P. Sugarda and Dean of Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Jamhari.
Rectors from both universities signed the MoU. The collaboration with Szent Istvan Godollo University is focused to enhance agricultural sciences. UGM Rector, Prof. Dwikorita Karnawati explained that UGM would directly be involved in agricultural business sector through tea plantation and agro-tourism company, PT. Pagilaran.
“Thorugh this collaboration excellent products are expected to emerge, having business strength as well as supporting the local people,” she said. In addition, research, student and lecturer exchange and seminars are held.
UGM also established a collaboration with Hungary’s oldest and largest university, Pecs University. Vice-Rector of Pecs University for Education, Dr. Gyula Berke, was present at the event.
Indonesian Ambassador to Hungary, Wening Esthyprobo, assessed the UGM collaboration with Hungarian universities were the starting point for concrete collaborations in education and research.