Warm greetings from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan!

Lahore University of Management (LUMS) was founded in 1985 by Syed Babar Ali as he recognized the shortage of qualified managers in the country. For over three decades, LUMS has nurtured visionary leaders and change-makers who are equipped to anticipate and tackle the challenges of society. Now, LUMS has over 18 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate degrees, strengthen its steps as a leading research-intensive university in Pakistan.

We are pleased to inform you that the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Student Exchange Program for Spring 2022 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Factsheet LUMS Exchange Program

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1) 
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL iBT 79, or IELTS 6.5

 Required Documents

1. LUMS Student Application form
2. HEC – Pakistan Student Information Sheet
3. Visa Form*
4. Transcript of Records
5. Certification of Provisional Grade Point Average
6. Certificate Proficiency in English
7. Nomination/Recommendation Letter from an academic supervisor
8. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
9. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
10. Passport Size Photographs (3 Copies)
11. Scanned Copy of Passport
12. Visa Documents*
13. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

*The OIA team will help with the required documents & forms.

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form : http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than October 15th, 2021 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation
• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO:

• If you have any questions regarding this outgoing program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour: 
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
• Sync consultation: http://ugm.id/AppointmentOIA 
• Detailed info kindly click here 

Greetings from Gubkin SPE SC, Russia!

Today, the petroleum industry is undergoing major transformations and facing new challenges. What will be the future of the oil and gas industry? How will we adapt to new realities and ongoing challenges? Will we be able to attract and retain talents?

XIII “Oil and Gas Horizons” is the annual Youth Scientific and Practical Congress created for students, young professionals, and even pupils by Gubkin SPE SC. The official language of the Congress is English. In 2020, 128 students from 15 countries and 43 universities became participants and volunteers of the Congress. We provide participants and delegates of the Congress with food, accommodation, and transfer. Guests of Congress pay for everything themselves.

During three days you will be able not only to discuss the future of our industry with your peers and senior experts but also:

• present your scientific paper at Technical Sessions;
• grow your network by meeting people from different countries with different backgrounds.

General Information

Date: 16th-19th of November, 2021

Venue: Gubkin University, Russia

Theme of Congress: “Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Industry“

The scientific papers of the participants do not necessarily have to be on the main theme of the Congress

Eligibility

We invite students, PhD students and young specialists not older than 35 years old to participate in the Congress

List of Events

1. Technical Session: This year technical sessions consist of two parts: Poster Session and Paper Session. The works of the speakers will be published in the Book of Abstracts, included in Russian Science Citation Index (Russian: РИНЦ)
2. Plenary Session
3. Technical Case
4. ProfChain
5. Soft Skills Fair
6. Roundtable
7. PetroOlympic Games
8. Cultural Programme
9. Energy4Me

Room & Board

Each nonresident or foreign participant is provided with free accommodation in the Gubkin University dormitory for free. Besides, during the Congress, you will have free breakfast at the cafe nearby the dormitory. Moreover, lunch, coffee-breaks and dinner will be organized at the university for free too. Also, transfer to the university from the dormitory will be organized to make staying in Moscow easier and more comfortable during the Congress.

FAQ and Guidelines

Download FAQ

Abstract Requirements and Guidelines

Formatting Example

Further Information & Registration: http://www.oilandgashorizons.ru/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The FINAL decision of participants is from Gubkin SPE SC, Russia. No nomination needed from OIA UGM

Warm greetings from Yeungnam University in South Korea!

Since its foundation in 1947, Yeungnam University has enhanced a reputation as a prestigious university in South Korea, with about 218,000 graduates who have been playing important roles domestically and internationally. Yeungnam University has fostered talents that contribute to the nation’s development based on a foundational philosophy to “create a new history to revive our nation based on a patriotic spirit” for the past 69 years.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Yeungnam University Student Exchange Program for Spring 2022 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Factsheet Yeungnam University Exchange

More Information on Yeungnam University Website 

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1) or 3rd to 4th-semester graduate students (S2/S3)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 530, TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0

 Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Official Academic Transcript record (issued in English)
4. Study Plan
5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
8. English Language Proficiency Certificate
9. Copy of passport photo identification page
10. Passport picture
11. All the document listed as required on the Online Application
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form : http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than November 1st, 2021 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Yeungnam University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Yeungnam University 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation
• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO:

• If you have any questions regarding this outgoing program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour: 
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
• Sync consultation: http://ugm.id/AppointmentOIA
• Detailed info kindly click here

Greetings from Nara Women’s University, Japan!

Established in 1908, Nara Women’s University is one of two national women’s universities in Japan, along with Ochanomizu University. Nara Women’s University (NWU) was originally created to foster women who can succeed in society through education and research. Therefore, NWU’sregular students are all female and most of the exchange students are female as well. As in 2013, NWU has three faculties that focus on humanities and sciences.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Nara Women’s University (NWU) Student Exchange Program AY 2022/2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Further information:

Nara Application Guidelines for the Student Exchange Program2022-23(English)

http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/iec/int/en/study/foreign_exchange/index.html

Eligibility

• 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1)
• Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
• Be proficient in Japanese (N3 or above for liberal art/humanities program) and English (Minimum TOEFL – ITP=550, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0.)

Required Documents

Checklist could be downloaded here

1. Application form for Nara Women’s University (Nara 2022 Exchange Application Form)
2. Four photos (W:3cm x L:4cm, white background color, taken within the past three months) *including one used for the application form
3. Transcript with grades (from the student’s home university)
4. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Health Certificate issued within a year before enrolling in NWU (A medical certificate issued by the university is acceptable)
6. Recommendation Letter from Academic Advisor
7. JLPT Certificate
8. English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=550, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
9. Colored Copy of Passport
10. Curriculum Vitae (Nara 2022_CV Form)
11. Financial Statement (This document is required to prove a student can meet her living expenses during her stay in Japan. A certificate issued from a bank that proves the existence of the financial supporter (as mentioned in the application) bank account, the account number, and the balance are acceptable; after nominated only).
12. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
13. Motivation Letter
14. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form : http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than October 18th, 2021 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Nara Women’s University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Nara Women’s University 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation
• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO:

• If you have any questions regarding this outgoing program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour: 
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
• Sync consultation: http://ugm.id/AppointmentOIA 
• Detailed info kindly click here 

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is Singapore’s leading private education and lifelong learning institution, SIM is also a provider of private tertiary education and professional training. SIM is recognized for preparing individuals and enterprises by providing innovative, skills-based learning experiences and opportunities to be able to fulfill their hopes and desires.  SIM was founded by the Singapore Economic Development Board on 28 November 1964, and has consistently been a strong part in Singapore’s growth with its supply of manpower for the past 56 years.

SIM also has a large network of over 165,000 alumni, 17,000 students, 34,000 members as well as a diverse range of PMETs and their enterprises. SIM is also the only private university recognized by the Ministry of Education of Singapore. The campus is also currently under extension to suit its growing needs, having 40 programs from four schools, with its graduate and post-graduate programs helping working adults in their careers for matters such as higher qualifications and self-fulfillment.

Greetings from SMU’s Office of Postgraduate Research Programmes! Our applications for the August 2022 intake is now open, and will close on 31 January 2022.

Interested prospects would require at least a Bachelor’s degree, with a passion to undertake research in the disciplines of Accounting, Business, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science and Information Systems.

Fully-funded scholarships are available; such a scholarship recipient will receive waiver of registration and subsidised tuition fees, and provision of monthly living stipends.

You can find out more at our Virtual SMU PhD Open House 2021, to be held between 6 October and 8 October 2021. Below is the e-flyer, and this is the webpage link.

https://graduatestudies.smu.edu.sg/newsletter/virtual-smu-phd-open-house-2021?newsletter

 

 

Updated Information: UoB has offered UGM 3 quotas Erasmus+ Scholarship for Spring 2022 Exchange Program. Therefore the deadline for this application will be extended to 3rd of October 2021.

Greetings from the University of Birmingham (UoB)!

Founded in 1900, University of Birmingham was England’s first civic university, a place where students from all backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. For more than 100 years, UoB has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research. For it, UoB has been recognised with 10 Nobel Prizes across area, including Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for UoB Student Exchange Program for Spring 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

University of Birmingham Academic Entry Requirements 2021-22

UoB Information Sheet 2021/22 

College Structure 2021

More information: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/study-abroad/study-abroad-incoming/applying.aspx

Eligibility

• 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1)
• 3rd to 4th-semester graduate students (S2/S3)
• Be proficient in English, and meeting the requirements according to your selected subjects (for full requirements, kindly check here)
• Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter/Study Plan (mention which College you plan to apply to)
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
5. Official Academic Transcript
6. Colored Copy of Passport
7. English language proficiency
8. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) (please confirm whether you will continue the application for exchange if not selected for the scholarship)

Application Procedures

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication for internal review no later than October 1st, 2021 for internal review. Extended to 3rd of October 2021.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to University of Birmingham and you may proceed to the Online Application.
3. The FINAL decision from University of Birmingham.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation
• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO:

• If you have any questions regarding this outgoing program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour: 
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
• Sync consultation: http://ugm.id/AppointmentOIA 
• Detail info click here 

Warm greetings from Kyoto University, Japan!

 

Kyoto University is a public research university located in Kyoto, Japan. A university with history as it is the second oldest university in Japan and was the alma mater of 5 prime ministers of Japan. The university has three campuses with the Yoshida Campus being the main campus. Kyoto University is consistently ranked among the top universities in not only Asia but in the entire world.

 

“AUN-KU Winter Seminar on Human Security Development through Energy Science” is co-organized by the Graduate School of Energy Science (GSES) of Kyoto University and the ASEAN University Network-Kyoto University Student Mobility Program toward Human Security Development. It is designed for undergraduate students to study the concept of Human Security Development (HSD) through Energy Science. The main theme of this seminar is energy science, which is an important issue for HSD. The participating students are expected to deepen their knowledge on HSD through energy science with the prospect of finding solutions to technological, socio-economic and political issues, focusing on the Asian region. The seminar will offer lectures and class discussions as well as organized field trips and cultural events. Applicants are not limited to engineering, economics, or science – all fields are welcome.

 

Date & Venue

11-21 January 2022, Kyoto University, Japan

(Due to the spread of coronavirus infection, the Winter Seminar will be held online)

Application Package

1. Application-Form1
2. Application-Form2
3. WINTER-KU seminar application guidelines
4. Winter-Seminar_Call-for-Applicants2

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate students (S1)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. Commit to attend all the classes and events in the seminar. (Not allowed to participate if you arrive late or leave before the end of the seminar.)

Application Procedure

1. Applicants shall submit the application package directly to ASEAN University Network via Google form. https://forms.gle/YiuZyaPFZTMdmVyq7
2. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form:http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication
3. Deadline for both submission is no later than 15 September 2021, now EXTENDED Deadline by AUN Kyoto Committee by 8 October 2021.
4. The FINAL decision from Committee

Participation fee

Free of charge

Certification

The Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University, will issue a certificate to students who complete the seminar program.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)
• Application of outgoing mobility for fall/odd semester in AY 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation

 

Greetings from Chubu University, Japan!

Chubu University was established in April 1964 as an institute of technology. Standing strong with their motto: “ACTA, NON VERBA”, Chubu University aims at contributing to society’s progress by developing reliable individuals who are highly cultivated and have a cosmopolitan outlook, specialized capabilities and the ability to act and who are independent, yet care about the public good. Starting from four technical majors, Chubu University now has 7 colleges and 30 departments in the arts and sciences. 

 We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Student Exchange for Fall 2021 at Chubu University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Chubu Exchange Program Factsheet

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1) 
2. 3rd to 4th-semester graduate students (S2)
3. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
4. Be proficient in Japanese. For Academic courses, N1 or N2 is required
5. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.

Required Documents

 Full Application Pack

1. Application for Admission
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Background of Japanese Language STudy
4. Score Report of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (For Academic courses, N1 or N2 is required)
5. Questionnaire regarding Japanese Language Study
6. Transcript
7. Certificate of Enrollment
8. Application for Accommodation
9. Letter of Financial Support
10. Certificate of Health 　(Completed within 6 months of the application deadline)
11. Information Page of Passport (Page with photo and personal information)
12. ID Photos (see “Photo Sample” in Full Application Pack)
13. Oath
14. Recommendation Form
15. Proposed Study Plan (For undergraduate course applicants only)
16. Proposed Study Plan (For undergraduate course applicants only)
17. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
18. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
19. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form : http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than October 15th, 2021 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Chubu University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Chubu University

Considerations for the 2022 Spring Exchange Program

1. Consider the exchange program as an on-site program. The format of class instruction for spring 2022 has not yet been decided. Classes will either be held face-to-face or online, or it may be a combination of both. Off-site activities and other experiential learning activities may be cancelled. Also, please note that class content is subject to change.
2. In case it’s difficult for students to visit Japan, we would like to know whether they are interested in taking classes online or not. *We can offer almost all classes for “Japanese Language and Culture Program” online except cultural activities; however, for students who wish to enroll in the “undegraduate course,” they will only be able to choose from the limited number of classes that are offered online.
3. Please remember that your students need to follow the guideline of Japanese government upon their arrival to Japan. We would like your students to consider possible expenses pertaining to the entry restrictions, such as COVID-19 testing before coming to Japan and accommodation for 14-day self-quarantine. Chubu University will arrange an airport hotel for self-quarantine period. Estimated expenses will be around 150,000 Japanese yen excluding meals. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation
• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO:

• If you have any questions regarding this outgoing program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour: 
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
• Sync consultation: http://ugm.id/AppointmentOIA 
• Detail info click here 

Greetings from Nagara and University of Nottingham!

Nagara cooperates with the University of Nottingham and UK Indonesia Consortium Interdisciplinary Sciences (UKICIS) to conduct a Summer School Program, an academic experience for final year students in Indonesia. This program provides students with insights into the UK’s EV revolution, characterizes the associated necessary skills, and builds a strong leadership foundation to excel in the industries combining high-level expertise from UK universities.

UK – Indonesia Summer School Program will deliver highly interdisciplinary modules on understanding technological advances and challenges pertaining to the electric vehicle revolution as means to reach the UN net-zero emission target. This program is for those who wish to pursue future careers in EV ecosystem and its rich supply chain.

For further information, kindly check here.

 

General Information

Theme: “Toward Net Zero Emission: Enabling Electric Revolution!” 

Duration: 5 days

Time Commitment: 7 hours/day

Course Language: English

Fee: IDR 3.000.000

Delivery: Online Platform (Zoom Meeting)

Activities: Team Activities, Talks, Mini Forum, and Seminar

 

Why Joining This Program

1. Our facilitators are expertise lecturers from UK Universities.
2. Expand the network with other UK students, academics and international communities.
3. Awards will be presented to Best team/Best Poster/Highly commendable etc.
4. Certificate of participation will be issued upon completion of program.
5. The programme is tailored to be translatable into Indonesian “Satuan Kredit Semester” (SKS) system (1 SKS) (Institution partner only: Universitas Gadjah Mada, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Universitas Diponegoro)

 

Course Content

1. Project-based activities:

Students will be tasked to make a report on how Indonesia could expedite the adoption of electric vehicles to undergird the national net zero emission target

1. Knowledge Transfer Talk:

Students will attend lectures by world leading scientists from Universities in the UK

1. Mini Forum and Seminar:

Students will attend career progression seminars, and leadership; Students will be tasked to present their works at the audience of UK students and receive valuable feedbacks

 

Courses by Sessions

• Batch 1: Sept 27th – Oct 1st , 2021

(application until Sept 19th, 2021)

• Batch 2: Oct 4th – 8th , 2021

(all slots taken by Universitas Diponegoro)

• Batch 3: Oct 11th – 15th , 2021

(application until Oct 3rd, 2021)

• Batch 4: Oct 18th – 22nd , 2021

(application until Oct 10th, 2021)

• Batch 5: Oct 25th – 29th , 2021

(application until Oct 17th, 2021)

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Apply directly via https://tech.nagara.co.id/apply. No nomination needed from OIA UGM.
2. The FINAL decision of participants is from Nagara – University of Nottingham

English

UGM Holds Joint Research Workshop with IIT Bombay

On Friday (17/9), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully held a joint research workshop on Earth Sciences (Geology and Geophysics) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). The workshop, meant to be the first step in the two universities’ new partnership, was held virtually via Webex and attended by professors from both universities.

IIT Bombay itself is an institute of technology located in the centre of Mumbai, India. IIT Bombay is an institute of eminence and has contributed various innovations, inventions, and research to India and the world which include the launch of a satellite into space and the invention of alternative ventilators for Covid-19.

Prof. Amit Agarwal, the Dean of International Relations from IIT Bombay, opened the one-day workshop with his remarks. In it, he expressed his eagerness in collaborating further with UGM and stated that the two universities could come together to discuss the way forward further. Prof. Sanatu Banerjee, the Head of the Department of Earth Science at IIT Bombay, echoed Prof. Agarwal’s sentiments and hopes that, after the workshop, the two universities could engage in meaningful collaboration.

In the same vein, UGM’s Director of Cooperation, Alumni and International Initiative, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, M.Sc. stated that the objective of the workshop is to strengthen and find common ideas in the cooperation. He further added that UGM is lucky to be able to cooperate with IIT Bombay and acknowledged the common cultural and historical grounds of India and Indonesia. “Start small but sure and grow over time with measurable output, outcome, and impact.” He closed his remarks.

The workshop itself was attended by over 40 lecturers and professors from both UGM and IIT Bombay. Six professors from both universities presented research on behalf of their research teams. The speaker representatives from UGM are: Dr. Eng. Lucas Donny Setijadji and Dr. Donatus Hendra Amijaya from Department of Geology, Faculty of Engineering; and Dr. rer.nat. Wiwit Suryanto from Geophysics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The research explored in the joint workshop covered the topics of geophysics for Earth resource exploration and geohazard mitigation, petrology and economic geology, igneous and metamorphic geology, hydrocarbon-based geo resources, and petroleum exploration.

Bahasa

UGM Sukses Adakan Workshop Penelitian Gabungan dengan IIT Bombay

Pada hari Jumat (17/9), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) berhasil mengadakan workshop penelitian gabungan dalam bidang Earth Sciences (Geologi dan Geofisika) dengan Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Workshop ini merupakan langkah pertama dalam kerja sama kedua universitas. Workshop yang diadakan secara virtual lewat platform Webex ini dihadiri oleh sejumlah profesor dan dosen dari kedua universitas.

IIT Bombay sendiri adalah sebuah institut teknologi yang terletak di tengah kota Mumbai, India. IIT Bombay diberi gelar Institute of Eminence oleh pemerintah India and telah berkontribusi banyak dalam bidang inovasi, penemuan, and penelitian, termasuk melalui peluncuran satelit ke luar angkasa dan penemuan ventilator alternatif untuk melawan Covid-19.

Prof. Amit Agarwal, Dekan Hubungan Internasional dari IIT Bombay, membuka workshop satu hari ini dengan sambutannya. Dalam sambutan tersebut, ia menyampaikan keinginannya untuk berkolaborasi lebih jauh dengan UGM dan mengatakan bahwa kedua universitas bisa berdiskusi lebih jauh tentang masa depan kerja sama kedua universitas. Kepala Departemen Ilmu Kebumian IIT Bombay, Prof. Sanatu Banerjee, menyampaikan hal yang sama. Ia menambahkan harapannya bahwa setelah workshop selesai, kedua universitas bisa melaksanakan kolaborasi yang berarti.

Dalam nada yang sama, Direktur Kemitraan, Alumni, dan Urusan Internasional UGM, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, M.Sc. mengatakan bahwa objektif dari workshop ini adalah untuk menguatkan kerja sama serta menemukan ide-ide bersama untuk kooperasi kedua universitas. Ia turut menambahkan bahwa UGM sangat beruntung karena bisa bekerja sama dengan IIT Bombay dan bahwa Indonesia dan India memiliki persamaan dalam budaya dan sejarah. “Memulai dari yang kecil tapi pasti lalu meningkatkan kerja sama seiring waktu dengan output, hasil, dan impact yang bisa diukur.” tutup Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko.

Workshop ini sendiri dihadiri oleh lebih dari 40 dosen dan profesor dari UGM dan IIT Bombay. Enam profesor dari kedua universitas mempresentasikan penelitian atas nama tim penelitian mereka. Perwakilan pemapar dari UGM adalah: Dr. Eng. Lucas Donny Setijadji dan Dr. Donatus Hendra Amijaya dari Departemen Geologi, Fakultas Teknik; serta Dr. rer.nat. Wiwit Suryanto dari Program Studi Geofisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam. Penelitian-penelitian yang dipresentasikan dalam workshop ini meliputi topik-topik seperti geofisika untuk eksplorasi sumber daya alam dan mitigasi bencana geologi, petrologi dan geologi ekonomi, geologi metamorphic dan berapi, sumber daya geologi berbasis hidrokarbon, dan eksplorasi minyak bumi.

Penulis: Marcia Devana