Greetings from Waseda!

Waseda University is a prestigious private research university located in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1882, it is one of the oldest and most well-respected universities in the country. Waseda is known for its academic excellence and diverse range of programs, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across various fields of study.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Waseda University Exchange Program Spring & Fall 2025 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Course Description

In the wake of climate change, the agroindustrial sector is hugely affected and threatened, especially for tropical countries. The sustainability of agroindustrial sector is the way for responding the climate change, by the way of implementing adaptive technology. This Summer Course will explore the adaptive technology in the upstream to downstream of sustainable agroindustrial sector in a response of climate change.

Learning Outcome

The participants will learn about integration of adaptive agricultural technology (on-farm, agro-forestry, food process, food waste, supply chain) as a whole system sustainable agroindustry in a response of climate change, that will be related to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals/SDGs (Goal 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, & 17)

Until now, Indonesia still imports synthetic dyes for fabric and yarn containing azo, aromatic amino, naptol, direct, acid, base, and reactive groups, in huge capacities. The use of this dye has been banned since 1996 in Europe. Indonesia has a cultural legacy from its ancestors of using natural dyes, which are safe and beneficial for the body. Apart from that, Indonesia also has abundant natural wealth and biodiversity which are raw materials for making natural dyes.

On a national scale, the production and application of natural dyes can contribute to realizing the National Industrial Development Master Plan (RIPIN) 2015 – 2035. In RIPIN it is stated that the environmentally friendly dye industry for fabric and thread and leather, as well as the development of a green industry based on domestic raw materials, is a program for national priority industrial development. Listening to the contents of RIPIN 2015-2035, there are five (5) factors in National Industrial Development, namely: 1). local culture and wisdom; 2). Human resources, 3). Natural resources, 4). Environmentally conscious, and 5). Technological innovation. Efforts to develop industry and reuse natural dyes in Indonesia, when compared with the five (5) factors in National Industrial Development, are very strong and have potential in the first to fourth factors. The contribution of universities and research institutions in technological innovation really supports the development of the fifth factor, technological innovation, of the natural dye industry in Indonesia. In the global realm, market competitiveness rests on superior products that utilize environmentally friendly technology, and there is a growing movement towards sustainable fashion, organic, slow fashion, and an emphasis on returning to nature.

We are excited to announce the return of the ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum, “Take Actions for Social Change” (TASC) program for the year 2024, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation and the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat. Following the remarkable success of the previous year’s forum, TASC will continue fostering cross-cultural exchange between young people from ASEAN countries and Japan and addressing pressing global issues.

The TASC program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students from AUN Core Member universities and Japanese universities to come together and explore practical solutions to current social challenges. Under the theme “Good Health and Well-Being,” participants will engage in a five-month journey from November 2024 to February 2025, featuring field trips in one ASEAN country and Japan, as well as online seminars.

Greetings from UTAR!

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), established in 2002 in Malaysia, has rapidly grown into a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. Named after Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, UTAR embodies his vision of accessible higher education and intellectual advancement.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for UTAR Education Talk: Discovering Our Natural Heritage 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Greetings from Osaka University!

Osaka University, often referred to as Handai, is one of Japan’s prestigious national universities renowned for its excellence in education and research. Located in Osaka Prefecture, it has a history dating back to 1931 when it was established as the sixth imperial university under Japan’s old educational system. Today, Osaka University is recognized globally for its innovative research across various fields, including science, engineering, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.

Greetings from UTAR!

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), established in 2002 in Malaysia, has rapidly grown into a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. Named after Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, UTAR embodies his vision of accessible higher education and intellectual advancement.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for UTAR Student Exchange Programme in the October 2024 trimester is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Greetings from UTAR!

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), established in 2002 in Malaysia, has rapidly grown into a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. Named after Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, UTAR embodies his vision of accessible higher education and intellectual advancement.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for UTAR 2nd International ESG Forum 2024, titled ‘Implementing Closed-Loop Systems: Transforming Waste into Resources is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Greetings from South Korea!

Ewha Womans University, located in Seoul, South Korea, is a prestigious private university renowned for its commitment to women’s education and empowerment. Established in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton, an American Methodist Episcopal missionary, Ewha is the largest women’s university in the world and has a rich history of promoting academic excellence, leadership, and social responsibility among women.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Ewha International Winter College 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students!