Taipei, November 2, 2025 — The Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), continues to expand its international collaboration network through a visit to National Taiwan University (NTU). The visit was represented by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, and Prof. Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, along with delegates from the Faculty of Geography and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UGM.
The UGM delegation also visited the Faculty of Liberal Arts, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), which focuses on Ecology and Environmental Studies. The visit was warmly received by Prof. Tsong-han Lee, Prof. Joan Chiung-Huei Chang, and Prof. Wen-Cheng Wang.
In addition, the Faculty of Biology UGM delegation visited National Taiwan University (NTU), where they were warmly welcomed by Prof. Yao-Chien Alex Chang from the Department of Horticulture, NTU. The meeting discussed various opportunities for academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The discussions at NTU also involved Prof. Ting-Hsuan Hung, Associate Dean of the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, and Jack Hsi from the NTU Office of International Affairs.
Several potential collaborations were initiated during the visit, including Double Degree programs, staff and student exchange programs, and invited/keynote speaker opportunities for the International Summer Course (ISC) held annually by the Faculty of Biology UGM.
Through this collaboration, both parties aim to strengthen the quality of education and research in the field of biology and to foster sustainable innovation that contributes to global development. This initiative is also part of the Faculty of Biology UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through enhanced international learning access, SDG 15 (Life on Land) through strengthened research in biodiversity and conservation, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through the expansion of sustainable global partnerships.
