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The Faculty of Biology of Universitas Gadjah Mada Visit the Libyan Embassy in Jakarta for Collaboration Initiation

CooperationHeadline Wednesday, 15 November 2023

In order to establish cooperation in the academic field and continue the program to admit foreign students from Libya to the Faculty of Biology, Gadjah Mada University, the Faculty of Biology UGM conducted a visit and short meeting with the Libyan Ambassador for Indonesia in Jakarta. This meeting was held on Wednesday 15 November 2023 by the Dean Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc. together with Sukirno, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. at the Libyan Embassy to Indonesia at Jl. Patra Kuningan XII, RT.6/RW.4, Kuningan, Setiabudi District, Jakarta 12950.

On this occasion, His Excellency Ambassador H.E Mr. Zakarya MM El Maghrabi, Mrs. Ahlam S Y Khalifa, and Mr. Abdulhadi M.A. Abourweeshah was pleased to receive the delegation from the Faculty of Biology UGM. Prof. Budi delivered a brief introduction about the Faculty of Biology UGM and our desire to build collaboration in the academic field with Libyan universities, especially to accept students from Libya for further studies at UGM. He said that there were 2 alumni of master’s program students from Libya, namely Mr. Hamzah Saad Ali Al Turki and Mrs. Amna Mohamed Abdulhafith Marie who did very well in the program.

In his speech, H.E Mr. Zakarya MM El Maghrabi said that he agreed to open formal cooperation and would synergize with the Libyan government and universities in Libya. Until now, Libya and Indonesia’s educational cooperation programs which are still limited to the fields of da’wah and Islamic studies. Opportunities for educational collaboration in the field of science will be very interesting and promising.

It is hoped that this discussion will become a bridge to increase the collaboration network between Gadjah Mada University, especially the Faculty of Biology, with universities in Libya. In addition, this collaboration is in line with the Faculty of Biology’s commitment to increasing cooperation in the context of international recognition in accordance with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 17) and improving the quality of inclusive and high-quality education (SDG 4) as well as competing with the best institutions worldwide.

Highlights the Urgency of Plant Biosecurity, Faculty of Biology Collaborates with the Research Center at the Australian National University

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Yogyakarta, 9 November 2023 – As part of its commitment to expanding its network in the international arena, Faculty of Biology UGM has initiated another collaboration with the Australian National University (ANU). The online meeting was held attended by Prof. Peter Solomon as Director of The ARC Training Center in Plant Biosecurity and Sarah Adams as Business Development Manager at the Australian National University. From the Faculty of Biology UGM was attended by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Nur Indah Septriani, Ph.D. as Head of the International Affairs Office, Faculty of Biology, Rina Sri Kasiamdari, Ph.D. from the Plant Systematics Laboratory, and Dr. Aprilia Sufi Subiastuti from the Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM.


The Australian Research Center (ARC) Training Center in Plant Biosecurity is a study center at the Australian National University which collaborates with various parties including institutions, research institutes, universities, and stakeholders both in Australia and in other countries. Through his presentation, Prof. Peter explained the urgency of plant biosecurity in its role to prevent and overcome pests and diseases in plants which indirectly impact the economy and the environment. The training center also focuses on developing new technologies in plant biosecurity research. Prof. Peter also said that the training center does not only focus on research development but also on developing capabilities and facilities for researchers. He revealed that at least 17 doctoral students and 4 post-doctoral students from various countries and institutions expected to be involved in the training center and research center.

Dr. Eko expressed his appreciation for the collaboration initiative with ANU, especially with the ARC Training Center in Plant Biosecurity. He said that this collaboration could be developed towards more specific collaborations, including workshops and certification for lecturers and researchers, as well as research and publication collaboration between researchers at the Faculty of Biology and ANU as well as other researchers who could collaborate through the development of training and research centers at the best universities in Australia. the. This is also related to the development of a study center at the Faculty of Biology UGM, the Study Center for Biodiversity, Bioprospecting, and Biosecurity. Dr. Eko also revealed plans to extend cooperation with ANU and opportunities to explore collaboration with various research and publication funding schemes in the future.

This meeting is a step for 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 Australian National University, which has been established since 2017. In addition, this collaboration is a commitment from the UGM Faculty of Biology in supporting sustainable development and in accordance with sustainable development targets (SDGs), namely good quality education (SDGs 4) and revitalization of global partnerships (SDGs 17).

Double Degree Initiation Faculty of Biology with National Central University, Taiwan

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Thursday, 9 November 2023

Yogyakarta, 7 November 2023 – Faculty of Biology UGM received a visit from a delegation from National Central University (NCU), Taiwan, Prof. Adam Huang from the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, and Prof. Fu-Guo Robert Liu from the Department of Life Sciences. The visit was received in the KPTU Meeting Room, Faculty of Biology UGM by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Slamet Widiyanto, M.Sc. as Vice Dean for Finance, Assets and Human Resources Affairs, Sukirno, Ph.D. as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program, Nur Indah Septriani, Ph.D. as Head of the Office of International Affairs Faculty of Biology, and Tyas Ikhsan Hikmawan, Ph.D. as Secretary of the Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Biology UGM.


NCU’s visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada this time was aimed at recruiting UGM students for interview sessions for their international programs in collaboration with UGM. During his visit to the Faculty of Biology, Prof. Adam and Prof. Fu-Guo explained regarding their respective departments and the collaboration that could be initiated with UGM, especially with the Faculty of Biology.

The Faculty of Biology has collaborated with NCU through student interviews and a mini symposium which was held last Tuesday (12/9), together with the National Health and Research Institute (NHRI), Taiwan. This meeting specifically discussed the initiation of Double Degrees for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, especially with the NCU Department of Life Sciences. The Faculty of Biology also conveyed the potential for collaboration in International Conference (ICBS) activities and International Summer Courses which are routinely held by the Faculty of Biology. Prof. Fu-Guo welcomes the initiation of this collaboration and hopes that it can become a good bridge in improving education at both institutions.

The collaboration between the Faculty of Biology and NCU in implementing the Mini Symposium and Scholarship Interview shows the commitment of the Faculty of Biology in 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), and partnership in achieving sustainable goals (SDG 17).

Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, Faculty of Biology UGM provided Postgraduate Program Lecturers at Haluoleo University, Kendari with a Workshop on Grant Proposal Writing Strategy, Master’s Thesis Writing and Doctoral Dissertation Writing

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Wednesday, 8 November 2023

In order to increase the number of lecturer research proposals, the postgraduate program at Haluoleo University, Kendari held a Workshop on Writing Master’s Thesis Research Grant Proposals and Doctoral Dissertation Grants. This workshop was held on Tuesday, November 8 2023, with the aim of providing technical knowledge and skills for lecturers so they can write grant proposals well. Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. from the Faculty of Biology UGM were invited as speakers on the agenda.


This workshop was opened by the Director of Postgraduate Studies at Haluoleo University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Destiny Saali, M.Sc. and convey the research achievements and publications of Postgraduate Program lecturers. In his remarks, Prof. Takdir appealed to lecturers to immediately prepare proposals for the 2024 funding scheme. It is hoped that in 2024 and beyond, the number of proposals submitted and funded will increase, so that they can help Haluoleo University postgraduate students complete their studies.

The event continued with the presentation regarding strategies for preparing proposals for the Master’s Thesis Research Grant program and Doctoral Dissertation Research Grants for universities in the era of independent campuses by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono. In his presentation, he conveyed the importance of track records and research roadmaps from researchers as well as proposal writing strategies. “Making a proposal requires a clear track record and research roadmap as well as learning a lot from the experiences of other researchers. A good proposal is easy for other people to understand, even if they have different scientific backgrounds,” said Dr. Eko Agus Suyono.

The next session was a presentation regarding best practices for collaborative research with domestic and global partners by Prof. Analuddin, Ph.D. Vice Director for Academic Affairs of Postgraduate Programs, Haluoleo University. The material presented is experience in initiating and developing collaboration with partners so that our proposals have a better chance of getting funding.

After the material presentation session by the two speakers, the event continued with discussions and questions and answers as well as an introduction to the Faculty of Biology UGM Masters and Doctoral Program. Apart from that, there was also an introduction to the Biodiversity Curator Professional Program which is planned to be opened in 2024 at the Faculty of Biology UGM. The workshop was successful and smooth, attended by all lecturers from the Postgraduate Program at Haluoleo University, Kendari.

This workshop was also carried out to realize the 4th pillar of the SDGs, quality education by ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for everyone as well as the 17th pillar of the SDGs, global cooperation to achieve sustainable goals. This goal aims to strengthen global cooperation in supporting national plans to achieve the SDGs targets.

Delegation from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Strengthens Collaboration with Leading Universities in Thailand

CooperationHeadline Saturday, 28 October 2023

Yogyakarta, October 26, 2023 – A delegation from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, led by Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Slamet Widiyanto, Vice Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources, has undertaken a highly productive visit to two renowned universities in Thailand: Kasetsart University and Prince of Songkla University. The purpose of this visit was to identify opportunities for collaboration in education and research, with a focus on student exchanges, research cooperation, double degree programs, and other forms of collaboration.

The visit began at Kasetsart University, where the delegation toured state-of-the-art research facilities. This initial step was crucial in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the research capabilities at Kasetsart University and exploring potential research collaboration opportunities between the two institutions.The discussions covered collaborative plans that encompass student exchanges and potential research cooperation, which promise significant benefits for both institutions.

During the visit at The Prince of Songkla University, the delegation also had the opportunity to visit research laboratories and The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum, and also a discussions regarding student mobility programs, joint supervision, and research collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pimonsri Mittraparp-Arthorn, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and International Relations, and Mrs. Jittima Phosena from the International Cooperation and Public Relations, both parties agreed to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will serve as the foundation for closer collaboration between the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Kasetsart University, and Prince of Songkla University. This visit represents the strong commitment of the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada to strengthen international interinstitutional relationships and enhance the quality of education and research. This collaboration is expected to deliver substantial benefits to all parties involved.

This discussion is a great bridge to increase the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology with Kasetsart University and Prince of Songkla University. In addition, this collaboration 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 best institutions in the world

 

Faculty of Biology UGM Develops Collaboration in the Fields of Aquaculture and Bioentrepreneurship and Biobusiness with James Cook University (JCU) Singapore

CooperationHeadlineNews Release Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Singapore, 23 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) Singapore. The Faculty of Biology delegation included Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc. as Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration and Alumni Affairs and Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of the Faculty of Biology Undergraduate Study Program visited JCU Singapore, following a collaborative visit to JCU Australia previously last Thursday (19/10).


The James Cook University campus in Singapore is wholly owned by Australia’s James Cook University, which is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. JCU Singapore was founded in 2003 as an effort by JCU Australia to internationalize its activities and offer a series of programs at the Singapore Campus covering the fields of business, Information Technology, Psychology, Science Education, Commerce, Accounting, aquaculture, Environmental Science, Game Design, Tourism and Hospitality. JCU Singapore also provides courses at pre-university level specifically designed to provide a pathway for students who cannot immediately meet university entry standards. Located on Sims Drive, JCU Singapore provides students with access to various learning support facilities and services, including lecture and seminar halls, libraries and related learning facilities, computer laboratories, aquaculture research and teaching facilities, financial laboratories and access to various sports facilities.

The collaborative discussion was also attended by Professor May Tan-Mullins as Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer, Assoc. Prof. Roberto Dillon as Academic Head of Science and Technology, Cassandra Lee as Director, Recruitment & Partnerships, Dr Susan Gibson-Kueh, as Senior Research Fellow of Aquaculture, Dr Shen Xueyan as Senior Lecturer of Aquaculture, Shelley Wang as Senior Manager, International Management and Senior Regional Manager, Recruitment & Partnerships and Ben Ng as Assistant Manager, International Management JCU Singapore. The meeting was a follow-up to discussions on cooperation initiation that had previously been held online. The cooperation discussion component includes the initiation of collaboration in the field of Aquaculture, including double degree program collaboration as well as joint supervision and joint research. Apart from that, JCU Singapore is also interested in student mobility & exchange opportunities, and plans to develop the Faculty of Biology UGM Jakarta campus in a double degree master program on MBA on bioentrepreneurship and biobusiness.

This discussion is a great bridge to increase the collaboration network between Universitas Gadjah Mada, especially the Faculty of Biology and James Cook University, Singapore. In addition, this collaboration 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 best institutions in the world.

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).