The Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed.,Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D accompanied by the Director of Education and Learning Prof. dr. Gandes Retno Rahayu, M.Med.Ed., Ph.D, recently visited the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, on June 24, 2026. The visit formed part of UGM’s official mission to the UK from June 21 to 29, 2026, aimed at strengthening relationships and expanding networks with UGM’s international partners and alumni in the country.
During the visit to Oxford, the UGM delegation met with the Co-Director of Oxford Global Health as well as seven alumni from UGM’s Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FKKMK) who are currently pursuing their doctoral studies at the University of Oxford. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange ideas on ongoing research developments and identify new avenues for collaboration between the two institutions.
Several potential areas of cooperation were discussed, particularly in the fields of health sciences and life sciences. The discussions included the continuation of collaboration between FKKMK UGM and Oxford in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), nutrition, community care, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the utilization of big data to support healthcare services and research. In addition, both institutions explored opportunities for collaboration between Oxford’s Department of Biology and UGM’s Faculty of Biology, including the possibility of joint research initiatives and academic exchanges.
The delegation also discussed opportunities to expand academic mobility through postgraduate study pathways and research fellow placements at Oxford for UGM students and researchers. Such initiatives are expected to provide broader opportunities for UGM’s academic community to engage with the global research ecosystem while strengthening the university’s research and educational capacities.
The visit also served as an important occasion to reconnect with UGM alumni currently pursuing their studies in the United Kingdom. The presence of UGM graduates at one of the world’s leading universities reflects the growing contribution of UGM alumni within the international academic community and opens new possibilities for collaboration between alumni and their alma mater in the years ahead.
Beyond Oxford, the Rector and Director of Education and Teaching’s visit to the United Kingdom also included a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, where the delegation was welcomed by the Ambassador of Indonesia to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The delegation also met with members of KAGAMA UK to strengthen engagement with UGM’s alumni network abroad.
The visit concluded with a trip to the University of Dundee in Scotland, where the Rector of UGM was awarded an Honorary Doctorate during the university’s graduation ceremony. Altogether, the UK mission reaffirmed UGM’s commitment to expanding its international engagement, strengthening global partnerships in education and research, and increasing the university’s contribution to the advancement of knowledge on the international stage.
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