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Developing Collaboration in Tropical Biodiversity Management, Dean and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM Visit James Cook University

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Friday, 20 October 2023

Townsville, 19 October 2023 – The Faculty of Biology is expanding its collaboration network at the international level by initiating research and academic collaboration with the best institutions in the world, one of which is James Cook University (JCU). Founded in 1961, JCU is the second oldest university in Queensland and offers education also research focused on development in Australia’s tropical areas. JCU also has affordable access to various world heritage sites including The Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s tropical rainforests and the savannah at Cape York, Pennisula so it is not surprising that JCU is known for its excellence in the field of Marine Biology and Tropical Biodiversity Management. JCU is ranked first in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology and second for Biodiversity Conservation according to The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), as well as ranking in the top 100 according to the QS World Ranking for Earth and Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Hospitality and Leisure Management.


Based on JCU’s excellence in the field of Marine Science, the Faculty of Biology through Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, initiated collaboration in the academic and research fields together with the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, College of Science and Engineering JCU. The collaborative visit of the Faculty of Biology delegation to JCU was welcomed by Prof. Dean Jerry as Dean of Research, Prof. Jan Strugnell as Director of the Center for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Prof. Alana Grech as Academic Head for Earth and Environmental Science, Peter Robertson as Manager of College Operations, and was also attended by two JCU students from Indonesia, Shafira Septriani, and Adityo Setiawan.

Discussions related to Marine and Conservation Biology research and the synergy of collaboration between the Faculty of Biology and the College of Science and Engineering were held together with Prof. Mia Hoogenboom as Academic Head for Marine Biology and Aquaculture, Dr. Naomi Gardiner, Dr. Mark Cyrus, and Dr. Reniel Cabral. Discussions related to student mobility and joint degree cooperation carried out together with Kali Small as Manager of Global Experience JCU, Prof. Shaun Belward as CSE Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, Dr. Allison Paley, Prof. Mia Hoogenboom, Prof. Kyall Zenger as Discipline Head of Aquaculture, Prof. Mark Hamann as Course Coordinator for Master of Marine Biology, Dr. Martijn van de Pol as Course Coordinator for Bachelor Advanced Science.

The Faculty of Biology plans to send one IUP undergraduate student to carry out mobility at JCU’s School of Marine and Tropical Biology for one semester in 2024. JCU appreciates the initiation of collaboration from the Biology Faculty and also invites Faculty of Biology students to take part in student mobility/exchange to JCU either through IISMA and independent schemes. The School of Marine and Tropical Biology also plans to send its students to take part in the International Summer Course (ISC) in 2024 as well as sending its staff as visiting professors and keynote/invited speakers at the General Lecture, ISC in 2024, and the 9th International Conference on Biological Science (ICBS) in 2025, organized by the Faculty of Biology UGM.

The development of research collaboration will be carried out through the KONEKSI (Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia-Indonesia) research grant scheme with several universities and other research institutions in Australia and Indonesia. This development is in line with the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to increasing cooperation for international recognition in accordance with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 17, as well as improving the quality of inclusive and high-quality education (SDG 4) and competing with the world’s best institutions.

Through this visit, Prof. Budi as Dean hopes that the quantity and quality of international collaboration at the Faculty of Biology UGM will continue to increase, especially in the fields of Marine Biology and Tropical Biodiversity through collaboration with the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, College of Science and Engineering, JCU, Australia.

Developing Academic and Research Collaboration, Dean and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM Visit the University of Technology Sydney

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 19 October 2023

Sydney, 17 October 2023 – Faculty of Biology UGM through its Dean and Vice Dean visited the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in order to increase recognition and collaboration to expand its network on the international stage. UTS is one of the world’s best universities, ranked 90th according to the QS World Ranking. Founded in 1988, this relatively young university has entered the ranks of the world’s best universities in contributing to sustainable development. UTS has grown very rapidly in the last decade considering that UTS was ranked 284th in 2013 according to the QS World Ranking, a significant increase than its ranking this year. UTS also offers the best on-campus learning programs with leading facilities, located in the city-center of Sydney, Australia which is known as one of the best cities for students in the world.


The visit of the Faculty of Biology Dean’s Team is a follow-up to the collaboration that has been initiated with UTS since November 2022 by the Chancellor of Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Dean of the Faculty of Biology. The collaboration discussion with UTS was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs at the Faculty of Biology together with Prof. Ian Menz as Head of School of Life Science, Faculty of Life Science UTS, Dr. Leigh Martin as Program Director for Environmental Science Undergraduate Program, Prof. Shauna Murray as Program Director for Marine Biology Undergraduate Program, Prof. Alaina Ammit as Associate Dean for Faculty of Science UTS, and Prof. Hui Chen as Associate Head of School for School of Life Science, Faculty of Science, UTS.

The initiation of collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and UTS, especially with the Faculty of Science, is planned to be established within the scope of student and staff mobility, including student exchange, both through the IISMA and independent program schemes, visiting professors and keynote speakers/invited speakers for general lectures, including contribution to the International Summer Course (ISC) agenda of the Faculty of Biology in 2024.

School of Life Science, Faculty of Science, UTS also plans to delegate lecturers and students to the Faculty of Biology UGM through the New Colombo Plan (NCP) collaboration which will be initiated in 2024. In addition, research collaboration will be carried out through the KONEKSI research grant (Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia-Indonesia). This collaboration plan is certainly in line with the Faculty of Biology’s commitment in their support on Sustainable Development Program (SDGs) to improving inclusive education and increasing research (SDG 4 and 17).

Through this visit, Prof. Budi as Dean of the Faculty of Biology hopes that the quality of international collaboration at the Faculty of Biology UGM will continue to improve, especially through collaboration with the School of Life Science, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.

Strengthening Academic and Research Collaboration, Faculty of Biology UGM Dean’s Team Returned to Visits the Best University in Australia (Australian National University)

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Canberra, 16 October 2023 –Faculty of Biology UGM continues to expand its network in the international stage in order to increase recognition and collaboration with various world institutions, one of which is the Australian National University (ANU). Ranked 34th in the world’s best universities according to the QS World Ranking, ANU is one of the universities with the highest number of Nobel award recipients in the world. One of them is Prof. Brian Schmidt from ANU’s College of Science won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011 for his discovery of the accelerated expansion of the universe. ANU offers learning programs on the best campus with leading facilities, and is located in the heart of the national capital, Canberra, which holds the title of the 5th healthiest city in the world.


Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and ANU, especially the College of Science, has been established since 2017 through the Double Degree Program collaboration for bachelor’s and master’s programs and the Faculty of Biology has succeeded in sending 2 undergraduate students, namely Vanessa Wijaya and Sabut Kharisona, to the Double Degree Program at the School of Biology, College of Science, ANU. As a follow-up to this collaboration, the Faculty of Biology Dean’s Team consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, returned to visit ANU after their previous visit, last August 2017.

Collaborative discussions were held with the Dean of the ANU College of Science, Prof. Kiaran Kirk together with Prof. Vincent Craig from the Research School of Physics, Prof. Maja Adamska as Head of Biology Teaching and Learning Center and Dr. Sarah Kachovich as Program Manager of the Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program Consortium of ANU. The scope of collaboration discussed includes continuing previous collaboration by improving its quality, one of which is by carrying out joint research and publication collaborations, developing and improving the quality of lecturers and students to study at ANU, implementing student and staff mobility including student exchanges both through the IISMA and independent programs as well as Visiting Professor and keynote/invited speakers for lectures, International Conferences on Biological Sciences (ICBS) in 2025 and International Summer Course (ISC) in 2024, as well as continuing the Double Degree Program for undergraduate (S1) and Postgraduate (S2 and S3) programs for the Double Degree Program in the School of Biology, College of Science ANU. The Double Degree Postgraduate Program collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and ANU in 2023 is also supported by LPDP scholarships.

This visit is a great step by the Faculty of Biology to improve the quality of education by collaborating with partners at the international level as well as building good relationships, especially with the College of Science, Australian National University, which has been established since 2017. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM in supports sustainable development and is in line with sustainable development targets (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Strengthening Academic and Research Collaboration, Faculty of Biology UGM Dean’s Team Returned to Visits the Best University in Australia (Australian National University)

CooperationHeadline Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Canberra, 16 October 2023 –Faculty of Biology UGM continues to expand its network in the international stage in order to increase recognition and collaboration with various world institutions, one of which is the Australian National University (ANU). Ranked 34th in the world’s best universities according to the QS World Ranking, ANU is one of the universities with the highest number of Nobel award recipients in the world. One of them is Prof. Brian Schmidt from ANU’s College of Science won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011 for his discovery of the accelerated expansion of the universe. ANU offers learning programs on the best campus with leading facilities, and is located in the heart of the national capital, Canberra, which holds the title of the 5th healthiest city in the world.

Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and ANU, especially the College of Science, has been established since 2017 through the Double Degree Program collaboration for bachelor’s and master’s programs and the Faculty of Biology has succeeded in sending 2 undergraduate students, namely Vanessa Wijaya and Sabut Kharisona, to the Double Degree Program at the School of Biology, College of Science, ANU. As a follow-up to this collaboration, the Faculty of Biology Dean’s Team consisting of Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. as Dean and Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, returned to visit ANU after their previous visit, last August 2017.

Collaborative discussions were held with the Dean of the ANU College of Science, Prof. Kiaran Kirk together with Prof. Vincent Craig from the Research School of Physics, Prof. Maja Adamska as Head of Biology Teaching and Learning Center and Dr. Sarah Kachovich as Program Manager of the Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program Consortium of ANU. The scope of collaboration discussed includes continuing previous collaboration by improving its quality, one of which is by carrying out joint research and publication collaborations, developing and improving the quality of lecturers and students to study at ANU, implementing student and staff mobility including student exchanges both through the IISMA and independent programs as well as Visiting Professor and keynote/invited speakers for lectures, International Conferences (ICBS) in 2025 and International Summer Course (ISC) in 2024, as well as continuing the Double Degree Program for undergraduate (S1) and Postgraduate (S2 and S3) programs for the Double Degree Program in the School of Biology, College of Science ANU. The Double Degree Postgraduate Program collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and ANU in 2023 is also supported by LPDP scholarships.

This visit is a great step by the Faculty of Biology to improve the quality of education by collaborating with partners at the international level as well as building good relationships, especially with the College of Science, Australian National University, which has been established since 2017. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment of the Faculty of Biology UGM in supports sustainable development and is in line with sustainable development targets (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Leiden University Collaborates with Three Faculties at UGM in the Joint Research and Expertise Center

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Monday, 9 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 9, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology welcomed a delegation from Leiden University, the Netherlands, to follow up on the collaboration between the Faculty of Science at Leiden University and three faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada, namely the Faculty of Biology, the Faculty of Pharmacy, and the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. The meeting was attended by representatives from Leiden University, Dr. Gert Jan van Helden, and Daniel Mandel. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., theVice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs; and Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, M.Sc. From the Faculty of Pharmacy, there were Apt. Dr. rer. nat. Nanang Fahrudin, M.Si., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Engagement, Cooperation, and Alumni; Dr. Sylvia Utami Tanjung Pratiwi, S.Si., M.Si.; and drh. Retno Muwarti, MP., Ph.D. From the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, there were Prof. dr. Yodi Mahendradhata, M.Sc., Ph.D., FRSP., the Dean, and Dr. dr. Lina Choridah, Sp.Rad(K), the Vice Dean for Research and Development.


The discussion began with welcoming remarks from Universitas Gadjah Mada, representing the faculties of Biology, Pharmacy, and Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing. Leiden University, particularly the Faculty of Science, has maintained a long-standing and fruitful collaboration. This visit marks a continuation of their research collaboration under the scope of the Joint Research and Expertise Center, particularly in relation to zebrafish research. Dr. Gert expressed that UGM is one of the most active partners in collaborating with Leiden. Several collaborations have taken place, including mutual visiting professor programs, student mobility programs for master’s and doctoral studies, and joint degree programs, including the initiation of a joint research center, which was the main topic of discussion during this meeting on Monday (10/9). The visit continued with a tour of the MSIBC Building (Moeso Suryowinoto Indonesia Biodiversity Center) at the Faculty of Biology. This new building will house various research equipment as part of the collaboration with Leiden.

The hope is that through this collaboration, it will support the enhancement of education and research at UGM, especially in the Faculty of Biology, and provide students with international learning opportunities. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various stakeholders to improve the quality of education, in line with their support for Sustainable Development Goals for education enhancement and extended cooperation (SDG 4 and 17).

Faculty of Biology UGM Establishes Collaboration with Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Friday, 6 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 6, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at UGM welcomed the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University, Dr. Lufsyi Mahmudin, S.Si., M.Si. The visit also marked the official establishment of collaboration between the Faculty of Biology at UGM and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University through the signing of a memorandum of understanding and a cooperation agreement, following previous discussions held on Thursday (10/5). The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Biology; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; and Abdul Razaq Chasani, Ph.D., the Head of the Tropical Biology Department at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


Prof. Budi, as the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, welcomed this collaboration and expressed hope that it would produce outcomes in line with the scope of the collaboration, contributing to the enhancement of education quality according to the three pillars of higher education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi). Dr. Lufsyi, as the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University, also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome from the Faculty of Biology and the commitment to fostering collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia. This visit is expected to support the strong collaboration between the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Tadulako University and the Faculty of Biology at UGM, aligning with the institutions’ commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive quality education (SDG 4) and fostering good collaboration (SDG 17) to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.

Benchmarking Visit from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjajaran, to the Faculty of Biology, UGM

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 5 October 2023

The Faculty of Biology at UGM received a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Padjajaran on Wednesday and Thursday, October 4-5, 2023, in the context of the ASIIN (Accreditation in Engineering Computer Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematics) accreditation. The visit was conducted in the Meeting Room of the KPTU at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and was attended by Prof. Dr. Ratu Safitri, MS; Prof. Dr. Nia Rossiana, MS; Dr. Surayana, MP; Dr.rer.nat. Tri Dewi Kusumaningrum P., M.Si; Dr. Mohamad Nurzaman, M.Si; Asri Peni Wulandari, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Rusdi, M.Si., Ph.D.; Dr. Desak Made Malini; Dr. Asep Zainal Mutaqin, M.T., from FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran. From the Faculty of Biology, UGM, there were Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., the Dean; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Slamet Widianto, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources; Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Zuliyati Rohmah, M.Si., Ph.D., the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit; Dr. Ardaning Nuriliani, S.Si., M.Kes, the Head of the Animal Structure and Development Laboratory; and Prof. Dr. Ratna Susandarini, the Head of the Plant Systematics Laboratory.


The delegation from FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran visited with the aim of benchmarking ASIIN accreditation at the Faculty of Biology to enhance the quality of education at their institution. The Faculty of Biology at UGM has been accredited by ASIIN since 2018, and in 2023, reaccreditation was successfully conducted. Furthermore, the Faculty of Biology has been elevating the quality of education and teaching on an international scale through collaborations with various world institutions for programs such as student exchange, double degree programs, and research cooperation. Prof. Budi warmly welcomed the delegation from Universitas Padjajaran. Dr. Eko then gave a brief profile of the Faculty of Biology, including its history and how it has been accredited as an educational institution at the national, ASEAN (AUN), and international (ASIIN) levels for each of its programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Discussions regarding ASIIN accreditation continued with the presence of Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Zuliyati Rohmah, Ph.D., the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty of Biology. On the first day, discussions were held to address ASIIN in general, as well as Outcome Based Education (OBE) and assessment, where ASIIN assessment focuses on student-centered learning processes. On the second day, discussions were held to address the preparation of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR), and visits were made to several laboratories and facilities at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, including the Animal Structure and Development Laboratory and the Plant Systematics Laboratory.

This visit is expected to support strong collaboration between FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran and the Faculty of Biology, UGM, in line with the institutions’ commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive quality education (SDG 4) and fostering good collaboration (SDG 17) to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.

Initiation of the Double Degree Program between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the University of Technology Sydney, Australia

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 5 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 5, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology UGM has initiated a collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various stakeholders to improve the quality of education, in line with their support for Sustainable Development Goals for education enhancement and extended cooperation (SDG 4 and 17). The meeting was conducted online and attended by representatives from the University of Technology Sydney, including Julia Shelley, the International Development Manager, Faculty of Science; Ian Menz, the Head of the School of Life Sciences; Steven Langford, the Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Alexander Solntsev, the Associate Head Research of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Valery Combes, an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences; Prof. Hui Chen; and Scott Chadwick, the Associate Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Program; and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


During the meeting, various aspects of collaboration were discussed, including student exchange, double degree programs, joint supervision, joint research, and more. Student exchange schemes and scholarships were also highlighted, both those supported by the government through the LPDP scheme and those offered by the university. Another noteworthy collaboration is the double degree program, along with a fast-track option, allowing students to complete both their undergraduate and master’s studies in a shorter period, specifically 7 years. The discussion on Wednesday (10/4) also addressed the need for curriculum mapping and further discussions regarding collaboration, especially in student exchange and double degree programs, which require discussions on accommodation and scholarship support. Follow-up discussions on curriculum alignment were conducted with Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Program at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, to finalize the entire collaboration plan.

This discussion serves as a significant step towards strengthening the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly the Faculty of Biology, and the University of Technology Sydney. It is hoped that through this collaboration, it will support the enhancement of education and research at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and provide students with international learning opportunities.

Discussion on Collaboration between the Faculty of Biology UGM and James Cook University Australia

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 4, 2023 – The Faculty of Biology at UGM initiated collaboration with James Cook University (JCU), one of the universities in Australia. This meeting was a follow-up discussion after the previous discussion with James Cook University in Singapore on Thursday, August 31. The meeting was held virtually and attended by partners from James Cook University, including Cassandra Lee as the Director of Recruitment and Partnerships, Ben Ng as the Assistant Manager in International Management, Shelly Wang as the Senior Regional Manager (Europe, Central Asia & Others), and Carlie Sage as the Communications Manager, International Marketing at James Cook University Australia. From the Faculty of Biology, there were Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs; Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program; and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Secretary of the Office of International Affairs at the Faculty of Biology, UGM.


This discussion was a continuation of the discussion with James Cook University Australia after the Faculty of Biology at UGM had a discussion with James Cook University in Singapore. It is also a flexible follow-up to the collaboration so that students can choose programs at either the Australian or Singaporean campuses. Previously, the initiation of collaboration for student exchange, double degree, and joint supervision had been discussed, supported by the potential of Indonesian government scholarships (LPDP) for master’s and doctoral programs, as well as curriculum matching. The Faculty of Biology, in particular, aims to establish collaboration in the field of marine biology.

This discussion serves as a great opportunity to enhance the collaborative network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology, and James Cook University Australia. It is hoped that through this collaboration, it will support the improvement of education and research at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, and provide students with increased opportunities for international learning. This collaboration is part of the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to expanding connections and partnerships with various collaborators to enhance the quality of education, in line with its support for Sustainable Development Goals for the improvement of education and the expansion of cooperation (SDG 4 and 17).

Double Degree Initiation between Faculty of Biology with James Cook University, Australia

CooperationHeadline Friday, 1 September 2023

Yogyakarta – 31 August 2023 The Faculty of Biology held an online discussion with James Cook University. The discussion was attended by colleagues from James Cook University, Campus Singapore. There are Cassandra Lee as Director, Recruitment and Partnerships, Ben Ng as Assistant Manager in International Management, Shelly Wang as Senior Regional Manager (Europe, Central Asia and Others), and Assoc. Prof. Roberto Dillon as Academic Head for the School of Science and Technology James Cook University Singapore. From the Faculty of Biology attended by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, and Tyas Iksan Hikmawan, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the International Affairs Office, Faculty of Biology, UGM.

Dr. Eko as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Biology, said that the discussion was a follow-up step from the previous discussion, which discussed the initiation of research collaboration and student exchange. Dr. Eko explained further about the International Undergraduate (IUP) program at the Faculty of Biology and the enthusiasm of students to be able to collaborate with James Cook University, especially their interest in marine biology. He also conveyed the initiation of double degree and joint supervision collaboration. Faculty of Biology itself has collaborated on a double degree with Australia National University and the University of Leeds and has collaborated on joint supervision with Boku University, Greifswald University, and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.

Assoc. Prof. Roberto Dillon expressed his appreciation for the collaboration initiative and explained the study programs at the James Cook University School of Science and Technology on the Singapore Campus that can be collaborated on. There are Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science programs. He added the suitability of the program, especially the Bachelor of Science program with a background in the Faculty of Biology UGM and students’s study interests in marine biology.

Cassandra Lee then conveyed the need for curriculum mapping and further discussions, especially for collaborative student exchange, double degree and joint supervision supported by potential Indonesian government scholarships (LPDP) for master’s and doctoral programs. Cassandra hopes for flexible collaboration so that students can take collaborative work programs with James Cook University on the Australian Campus and the Singapore Campus as well. Shelly Wang and Ben Ng also added follow-up on curriculum matching together with Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the UGM Faculty of Biology Undergraduate Study Program for the overall collaboration plan.

This discussion is a great bridge to increase the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology and James Cook University. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment from the Faculty of Biology UGM to support sustainable development and is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).