Yogyakarta, 11 November 2024 – The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada received a visit from Dr. Richard Kraince from Antioch College, Ohio, United States. The visit was welcomed by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Nur Indah Septriani, Ph.D. and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.S., Ph.D. as Head of the International Affairs Office of the Faculty of Biology and lecturer from the Ecology and Conservation Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM, Mukhlis Jamal Musa Holle, M.Eng.Env., D.Phil.
Dr. Eko welcomed Dr. Richard to the Faculty of Biology UGM. He also introduced Dr. Richard at the Faculty of Biology, profile and potential for research and other collaborations.
Dr. Richard appreciated the welcome on Monday (11/11) morning. The member of the ASEAN University Network on Ecological and Environmental Change (AUN EEC) expressed his interest in social dynamics and the challenges of environmental and ecological change in Indonesia. His research focuses on developing environmental awareness through education, and his interest in community service programs, especially the Field Work Lecture Program – Community Empowerment Learning (KKN PPM), which is a superior program at Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Dr. Richard is also interested in the International Summer Course Program which is held every year by the Biology Faculty. He is interested in collaborating and bringing his students to participate.
Visit of Dr. Richard’s stay in Indonesia, especially at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, will last at least six weeks before leaving for the neighboring country, Malaysia. The research, which is supported by the Fullbright Program, USA, will focus heavily on the transformation of ecological and social education in Indonesia.
Visit of Dr. Richard’s stay in Indonesia, especially at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, will last at least six weeks before leaving for the neighboring country, Malaysia. The research, which is supported by the Fullbright Program, USA, will focus heavily on the transformation of ecological and social education in Indonesia.
Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and Antioch College USA through Dr. Richard is expected to be part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to its role in sustainable development in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely healthy living (SDG 3), inclusive quality education for all groups (SDG 4), as well as partnerships in achieving sustainable goals (SDG 17).
