A group of 15 students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) took part in the INSPIRASI-NTU Summer Program 2025, held from July 2 to 19 in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya.
The short program provided students from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds with an immersive learning experience across two countries, combining academic insight with practical application. The program’s key themes included sustainability, smart cities, renewable energy, and circular economy, in which the participants explored how cutting-edge technologies and innovative policies contribute to sustainable urban development.
Following the academic portion in Singapore for the first two weeks, students continued their journey in Surabaya, Indonesia, where they had the opportunity to apply their knowledge through site visits, collaborative projects, and interactive sessions at ITS that allowed them to apply their knowledge within the local context.
Beyond the classroom, the program also offered cultural excursions and city tours that enriched the students’ cross-cultural understanding. From exploring the urban landscape of Singapore to engaging with local communities in Surabaya, students experienced how culture, policy, and innovation intersect in shaping sustainable futures.
“As the name implies, this program was truly inspiring,” said Rivera Fransiska Manik, a participant from UGM who is currently studying in the Faculty of Agriculture. “Not only gave new insights, but it motivated me to develop ideas and projects that promote sustainability in Indonesia,” she added.
INSPIRASI, short for Indonesia-NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation, is a consortium between NTU and 4 universities in Indonesia: UGM, Universitas Indonesia (UI), ITS, and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), focusing on sustainable development on the three main pillars of renewable energy, circular economy, and smart cities.
Through this program, UGM students not only deepened their academic understanding of sustainability and renewable energy, but also built meaningful networks with peers from other universities and gained global perspectives that will benefit their future careers.
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