Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, have agreed to collaborate in health research, computer technology, engineering, and information systems.
This agreement was formalized in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia and UDST President Dr. Salem Bin Nasser Al-Naemi on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, conducted online.
Rector Emilia stated that this collaboration covers education, research, and community service.
Both parties agreed to bridge research and academic collaborations in health sciences, computer technology, information technology, engineering, and health management in education and research.
On this occasion, Rector Emilia emphasized that the collaboration would focus on programs involving faculty and students through joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, and cultural exchange programs.
She also invited UDST to collaborate in developing halal product testing to support halal certification for food and cutting-edge health research.
“UGM is actively developing halal certification for food, as well as research on pharmaceuticals and health technologies,” she said.
Dr. Al-Naemi expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership.
He also emphasized that future collaborative programs should involve students from both institutions actively.
“We are excited about establishing a long-term collaboration, not only between the two institutions but also between the two countries, Qatar and Indonesia,” he explained.
Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, Dean of the UGM Faculty of Geography, mentioned several potential areas for collaboration, including student exchange programs and joint research with a focus on health and certification, as well as the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity technologies.
“Both of these will be research topics that will be examined not only from a technical perspective but also in terms of their social impact,” he said.
Author: Jelita Agustine
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Lintang