On Monday, 29 September 2025, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a delegation from the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) of University of Dundee (UoD), Scotland. The visit aimed to expand the existing collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, and biotechnology.
The DDU delegation, consisting of Prof. Mahmood Ahmed, Head of Medicinal Chemistry, and Suze Farrell, Training Academy Manager, was warmly received by UGM representatives across several faculties and units, including UGM Science Techno Park (STP), Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FK-KMK), and the Graduate School (SPs).
At UGM Science Techno Park (STP), the discussions revolved around potential collaboration in innovation and commercialization, followed by a tour of the facility showcasing UGM’s ecosystem for research-based entrepreneurship.
The delegation then visited the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FK-KMK), where both sides discussed opportunities for joint research, student and staff mobility, and potential joint training programs.
At the Graduate School, the session featured collaborative discussions followed by a public lecture by Prof. Mahmood Ahmed titled “Translating Research Findings to Patient Impact.” The lecture was attended by graduate students from various programs, including the Biotechnology Master’s and Doctoral Programs.
Throughout the visit, both parties expressed strong enthusiasm for developing joint initiatives ranging from collaborative projects and student mobility to long-term research programs in health sciences and drug discovery. This visit further strengthens the partnership between UGM and University of Dundee, especially within the Transnational Education (TNE) projects that are currently rolling. (Neysa/OIA)
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