Greetings from Mahidol University, Thailand!

Mahidol University has been living a long history for over 129 years since the establishment of “Siriraj Hospital” in 1888, then developed to a medical school in the next year. The name was bestowed upon by His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej after His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla. The University is recognized as a large higher education institution comprising academicians and professionals in every field, both in arts and sciences. Mahidol University had continued to progress in all aspects to stay relevant and conform to the rapidly changing world and society.

Warm greetings from Charles University, Czech Republic

Charles University was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. Yet it is also renowned as a modern, dynamic, cosmopolitan and prestigious institution of higher education. It is the largest and most renowned Czech university, and is also the best-rated Czech university according to international rankings. There are currently 17 faculties at the University (14 in Prague, 2 in Hradec Králové and 1 in Plzeň), plus 3 institutes, 6 other centres of teaching, research, development and other creative activities, a centre providing information services, 5 facilities serving the whole University, and the Rectorate – which is the executive management body for the whole University.

Warm greetings from Doshisha University in Japan!

Exchange students from foreign partner institutions of Doshisha University are enrolled at Doshisha as students of either “the Center for Global Education (commonly referred to as CGE-sei)” or “the Center for Japanese Language and Culture (commonly referred to as Nichibun-sei)”. Exchange students may take subjects offered at each Center as well as access the same campus facilities as regular Doshisha students. In CGE-sei, students have the opportunity to have a better understanding of Japan in a global context and take a variety of courses ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and human sciences. In Nichibun-sei, Doshisha University offers “Japanese Language Courses”, “Japanese and English Language Seminars”, “Lecture Courses in Japanese Studies” and “Lecture Courses in International Studies” for exchange students.

Greeting from Sophia University, Tokyo!

The origin of Sophia University can be traced back to more than 450 years ago when the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier came to Japan in 1549 to spread Christianity in Japan. The actual foundation of the university began in 1908 when three Jesuit priests arrived in Japan in response to a request from the Roman Pontiff at that time, Pope Pius X. Five years later, in 1913, they opened the first Catholic university in Japan on this Kioi site where Sophia still stands.

Greetings from Chonnam National University, Korea!

Chonnam National University(CNU) was established in 1952 under the idea of ‘Save the Nation through Education’. The University is proud of its glorious achievement in fulfilling the mission irrespective of all the challenges for the past 65 years.‘Truth, Creativity, Service’ is the founding spirit of CNU, being the basis of fostering academics, educating talented students, and contributing to the prosperity of the nation as well as the local community. Also, guided by the light of ‘justice and conscience’, CNU assumes an unforgettable position in the development of democracy, helping Korea cherish the precious value of ‘democracy, human rights, and peace’. ‘Pride & Hope’ will be the words to symbolize our historic achievements, blossoming in the hearts of the family of CNU and the people of the local community.

Warm greetings from Busan University of Foreign Studies in South Korea!

Busan University of Foreign Studies was founded in 1981 by the late Chung Tae-sung. His philosophy for education was that young intellectual minds must become leaders internationally. Busan University of Foreign Studies was founded as a college for studying foreign languages in April 1982 with its first students studying English, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Indonesian, Malay, and Thai. Through the 1980s, the college expanded its programs and finally became a university in 1991. As of 2009, Busan University of Foreign Studies has academic exchange program agreements with 94 universities in 24 countries.

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Press Release: UGM Officially Begins the Collaboration of UK-Indonesia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Sciences

UGM has officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday (25/2) along with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), University of Nottingham, University of Warwick, dan Coventry University to form research and technology development collaboration between the United Kingdom and Indonesia through UK-Indonesia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Sciences (UKICIS). Six leaders from each university delivered their enthusiasm and expectations for UKICIS after signing the MoU, namely Provost of University of Warwick Prof. Christine Ennew, Rector of Institut Teknologi Bandung Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research of Coventry University Prof. Richard Dashwood, Rector of Institut Pertanian Bogor Prof. Arif Satria, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange of University Nottingham Prof. Dame Jessica Corner, and Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada Prof. Panut Mulyono.

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 Courtesy Visit of Austrian Ambassador to UGM

The Ambassador of Austria to Indonesia, Dr. Johannes Peterlik, paid a courtesy visit to UGM accompanied by the Honorary Consul of Austria in Yogyakarta, Dr. Sugiharto Soeleman on Thursday (11/2). He was directly welcomed by the Rector of UGM, Prof. Ir. Panut Mulyono, M.Eng., D.Eng., IPU, ASEAN Eng.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the reception amidst the pandemic. He shared his affinity with ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, as he has previously been posted to represent Austria in the Kingdom of Thailand, co-accredited to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar from 2009 to 2013 and to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 2004 to 2009. According to him, it is an honor that Austria is able to build partnership and cooperation in the education and research sector with leading universities and scholars across ASEAN, including UGM in Indonesia.

Warm greetings from Kyushu University in Japan!

Kyushu University is one of the public universities in Japan, located in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. It is the 4th oldest university in Japan and one of the former Imperial Universities. It is considered as one of the most prestigious research-oriented universities in Japan. The history of Kyushu University can be traced back to the medical schools of the Fukuoka feudal domain established in 1867. More than 28,000 students study at the university, of which more than 1,800 students are international. The university is ranked among the top 200 in the world.

Warm greetings from Inha University in South Korea!

Founded in 1954 to fulfill the dearest wish of empowering and bringing prosperity to the nation, Inha University stands for the Ideals of building students’ characters, searching for the truth, and serving society in order to embody the University’s founding principles of creativity, diligence, and service. The University has produced highly talented graduates who have contributed to the development and modernization of Korea for the last half-century.