FMIPA UI – Faculty of Science Leiden University Discusses Potential for Student Exchange, Education, and Joint Research Collaboration

Thursday afternoon (11/5/2023), at the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI) – PT Pertamina (Persero), UI Campus, Depok, Deputy Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration of FMIPA UI Dr. Tito Latif Indra, M.Sc., welcomed the arrival of a delegation from the Faculty of Science Leiden University led by Prof. Dr. Jasper Knoester, Dean and Professor of Biology, Faculty of Science, Leiden University. The meeting was to exchange information and discuss potential collaborations on student exchanges, education, and joint research.

Dr. Tito in his remarks said that FMIPA UI and the Faculty of Science, Leiden University have established a good working relationship since 2017. This collaboration is realized in the form of winter course activities. These courses have built interaction between the two science faculties in terms of exchanging tools, scientific methods, and information in the field of education as an effort to increase mutual understanding of complex scientific problems.

“We recognize the importance of this partnership, and we believe that cooperation, and scientific relationships based on shared goals, shared values, and ideal standards for academic excellence, should continue to be promoted. Joint courses and research between the two institutions have demonstrated a strong commitment to innovative teaching methods and cross-disciplinary research,” said Dr. Tito.

In line with Dr. Tito, Prof. Dr. Jasper Knoester in his speech said “We envision this partnership will continue to grow with greater scientific cooperation and engagement in the future. Hopefully this visit can strengthen our cooperative relationship and provide an opportunity to explore new things in the exchange of information and scientific exploration that can lead to lasting values.”

On the same occasion, Prof. Jasper also delivered a presentation about the Faculty of Science Leiden University. Among them were their history and scientific specializations.

From FMIPA UI, a presentation regarding academic profiles, cooperation, and other fields was delivered by Dr. Lukmanda Evan Lubis, M.Si., Manager of Cooperation, Ventures, and Alumni Relations.

In the presentation, Dr. Evan explained several important points about the current situation at UI and FMIPA, namely new programs and opportunities at UI and FMIPA that allow the implementation of Joint Education and Research activities such as the foreign student scholarship program (UI-Great), various research and innovation grant schemes, and FMIPA UI's experience in implementing student mobility programs. student mobility.

Still in his presentation material, Dr. Evan also discussed several activities and cooperation programs between FMIPA UI and Leiden University that had been implemented well in previous years, one of which was The Winter School Programs which had been successfully held for two consecutive years from 2017 to 2020.

"We have also carried out several discussion activities on cooperation opportunities, and held public lectures by presenting experts and professors from Leiden University as speakers, from 2017 to 2020," said Dr. Evan.

After delivering the presentation, Dr. Evan led a discussion between the two parties involving the heads of departments and heads of study programs.

, under the management of the Research and Community Service Unit of FMIPA UI.“Advances in Science for Sustainable Development”, di bawah pengelolaan unit Penelitian dan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat FMIPA UI.

The event took place in the Prof. Dr. G. A. Siwabessy Hall, FMIPA UI, moderated by Prof. Dr. Jatna Suprijatna, M.Sc.. Prof. Dr. Jasper Knoester and Prof. Dr. Arnold Tukker Professors were present as guest speakers.

To the participants who were students from various levels and study programs at FMIPA UI, Prof. Jasper shared knowledge about synthetic and biological materials on a nanoscale for breakthroughs in science and technology, while Prof. Arnold delivered insights regarding the prospects and challenges of sustainable development.

Also present at this meeting from FMIPA UI were Professor of Biology, Prof. Dr. Jatna Suprijatna, M.Sc.; Professor of Physics, Prof. Dr. Terry Mart; Education Manager, Rika Tri Yunarti, Ph.D.; Research and Community Service Manager, Dr. Dipo Aldila, M.Sc.; Student Affairs Manager, Dr. Dewi Susiloningtyas, M.Sc.; Head of Academic Quality Assurance Unit, Dr. Denny R. Silaban, M. Kom.; Head of Physics Department, Dr. Djati Handoko; Head of Biology Department, Anom Bowolaksono, Ph. D.; Head of Chemistry Department, Dr. Asep Saefumillah; Head of Medical Physics Masters Program, Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, Ph. D.; Head of Biology Postgraduate Program, Dr. Dian Hendrayanti, M.Sc.; Head of Geography Undergraduate Program, Iqbal Putut Ash Shidiq, M.Sc.; teaching staff from the physics and biology departments.

While other delegates from the Faculty of Science Leiden University are Professor of Industrial Ecology, Prof. Dr. Arnold Tukker, and Policy officer internationalization, Yun Tian.

News source: https://sci.ui.ac.id/