Greetings from Saitama University, Japan!

Warm greetings from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia!

On May 29^th, 2023, UGM received a visit from Université Le Havre Normandie, France. Professor Jean-Noël Castorio, First Vice President of Université Le Havre Normandie was warmly welcomed by Mr. Ignatius Susatyo Wijoyo, S.E., M.M., Vice Rector for Research, Business Development and Partnerships, Ir. Wiratni, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPM., Deputy Director of Partnerships, Alumni and Global Initiatives, and representatives from Faculty of Cultural Sciences and Faculty of Engineering.

Leiden University, established in 1575, stands as a prominent international research institution in Europe. With its two campuses in Leiden and The Hague, the university encompasses seven faculties. Its dedicated and passionate staff play a pivotal role in advancing academic research and education, not only nationally but also on the global stage. Consistently achieving high rankings, Leiden University sets ambitious standards to maintain its esteemed position. Irrespective of your role within the university, you will be encouraged to explore new perspectives, nurture your talents, and unlock your full potential. We prioritize collaboration and foster an environment of innovation, emphasizing interconnectedness. Are you ready to join our dynamic team?

Greetings from Chuo Exchange Program!

Warm greetings from Kansai University.

Vocational College UGM proudly presents a Summer Course for foreign and domestic participants starting from 3 July to 29 August 2023 (Each course for 2 weeks of intensive study). This program has 7 courses: 6 (six) courses taught in-person at campus and 1 (one) course is taught online. Students can select one of following courses based on their field and interests, including:

International collaborative network between Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and partners in the United States (US) is still limited. Many areas of collaboration can actually be explored to get funding schemes in the fields of education, research, capacity building, and others. In terms of student exchange, UGM students have a keen interest in getting an opportunity to study at US universities. This is shown by the number of UGM students who choose universities in the US as their destination for the exchange program. Through the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA) program itself, in 2021 there were 19 students participating in the exchange program from Kampus Merdeka, and in 2022 through the same program, there were 7 students registered. The IISMA program, which was initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology as a part of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program, is considered to be very competitive that one of the means to increase student mobility to the US is to initiate a semester-based student exchange collaboration agreement. This collaboration agreement will exempt students from tuition fees. However, many partners in the US region are reluctant to process collaboration agreements under this scheme. This reluctance is due to the consideration of the principle of reciprocity, while UGM students are keen to join student exchange programs in the US, this is not the case for US students who tend to join student exchange programs in the European region. Seeing this fact, an approach is needed to introduce the position and potential of UGM in several universities in the US region.

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and stepping stone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. The multifaceted formats support participants in driving their innovations and developing their communication skills, fostering collaboration and creating a space for the impactful and sustainable community to thrive.  

Greetings from Meiji University, Tokyo Japan.