Leipzig, 13 August 2025 – The Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, together with the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, and Dr.rer.nat. Abdul Rahman Siregar, M.Biotech, paid an official visit to Leipzig University, Germany.
During a meeting with the Faculty of Life Science, Leipzig University, both institutions discussed the initiation of a Double Degree program at the doctoral level, linking UGM’s Faculty of Biology with Leipzig University’s Faculty of Life Science. The meeting was attended by Prof. Ahmed Abd El Wahed and Prof. Uwe Truyen from the Institute of Animal Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health, Professor Dr. Marc Schönwiesner as Dean of the Faculty of Life Science, and representatives from Leipzig University’s Office of International Affairs.
This program is expected to serve as a strategic step to expand international academic networks, enhance the quality of education and research, and strengthen UGM’s role in advancing integrated knowledge in education and biodiversity-related research. The initiative is also aligned with the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
