To expand opportunities for international exposure among students, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM), Poland, have agreed to establish cooperation in student and faculty exchanges as well as research collaboration.
This initiative was discussed during the UAM delegation’s visit to the UGM campus on Thursday (Mar. 6).
During the visit, both universities explored the potential to build a partnership, particularly through collaborative research in the fields of science, anthropology, geology, and geography.
Vice-Rector for Planning, Assets, and Information Systems at UGM, Dr. Arief Setiawan Budi Nugroho, welcomed Adam Mickiewicz University’s visit and recognized the strong potential for academic collaboration between the two institutions.
“We are pleased with this cooperation offer, considering the great potential for collaboration between our universities,” he said.
The collaboration is expected to connect students through various programs, including student exchanges, conferences, and summer courses.
UAM is a prominent institution in Poland, while UGM is one of the leading universities in Indonesia.
“This is purely coincidental, but I believe it’s a good sign for our collaboration,” said Iwona Kozlowiec, representing UAM.
Kozlowiec noted that UAM is currently advancing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), which presents significant opportunities, especially considering the increasing interest in AI and its ethical implications in Indonesia.
“There are many active communities in Indonesia focusing on the responsible use of AI, which aligns with our research interests,” she added.
Professor Puji Astuti, Director of Partnerships and Global Relations at UGM, stated that UGM has established various forms of cooperation with international universities.
Through undergraduate and applied undergraduate programs, students can engage with leading professors from partner institutions around the world.
“This cooperation serves as a starting point for collaborative research activities,” said Professor Astuti.
Regarding student exchange, both parties expressed readiness to collaborate on summer and short courses, particularly those offered by UGM’s faculties that align with the themes of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Other potential areas for collaboration include climate change, tuition fee arrangements for exchange programs, summer schools for Ph.D. students, guest lectures, and joint research initiatives.
“Following the signing of the MoU, we will communicate further with each faculty to ensure the programs align with their academic priorities,” she added.
Author: Jelita Agustine
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya
Photographer: Donnie