Meeting with Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

 

Quick recap

The meeting began with introductions and discussions about technical difficulties before moving on to presentations from various universities about their internationalization efforts, academic programs, and potential partnerships. Participants explored collaboration opportunities in areas such as student exchanges, research, COIL programs, and joint degrees, with a focus on establishing concrete activities rather than just signing memorandums. The conversation ended with agreements to share materials, continue discussions about implementing collaborative programs, and work towards formalizing partnerships through MOUs while initiating activities in the meantime.

Next steps

• USeP team to send the draft MOU to Professor Abdul for review.

• Professor Abdul to review the draft MOU and provide feedback.

• USeP team to incorporate any feedback from Professor Abdul into the MOU.

• USeP team to begin processing the MOU internally.

• Professor Robetmi to report on the meeting outcomes to his Dean.

• Professor Robetmi to explore possibilities for COIL programs with USeP, particularly with the Faculty of Science and Math.

• USeP team to prepare for potential COIL activities with Universitas Diponegoro.

• USeP team to consider applying for the DEEP scholarship program for the spring semester 2026.

• Professor Abdul to send the PowerPoint presentation (or PDF version) to USeP team for reference.

• USeP team to send their university directory to Professor Abdul and Professor Robetmi.

Summary

Meeting Delay and Time Adjustment

The meeting began with greetings and introductions, with participants discussing technical difficulties and delays. Professor Robetmi informed the group that another meeting was ongoing with the Oi team, causing a 30-minute delay, and suggested starting at 2 PM Jakarta time. The participants waited for additional participants from their universities before proceeding with the meeting.

USeP Internationalization and Partnership Initiatives

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) presented their internationalization efforts and academic programs to potential partners from Indonesia. Dr. Adora Zerrudo and Bobson introduced USeP's history, structure, and various degree programs across multiple campuses. They highlighted their recent achievements, including the publication of the Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development in Scopus. The meeting aimed to explore official institutional and academic partnerships, with plans for collaborative research and academic exchanges.

Internationalization and Collaboration Opportunities

The meeting focused on internationalization programs at the university, including COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), mobility programs, research collaborations, and cultural exposure initiatives. Abdul presented an overview of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), highlighting its 67,000 students, 6 campuses, and various faculties, as well as its recent QS ranking of 624 in the world. The discussion concluded with potential collaboration opportunities, particularly in student exchanges and research, with emphasis on centers of excellence and international undergraduate programs.

International Partnerships and Scholarships Overview

Abdul Undip presented an overview of international partnerships at his university, highlighting existing collaborations with Filipino universities, including the University of Santo Tomas and the University of the Philippines Los Banos, as well as partnerships with institutions in Europe, Africa, North America, and Australia/New Zealand. He detailed various scholarship opportunities available for international students, including government and university-sponsored programs, and discussed potential collaboration areas such as student exchange, joint degrees, short courses, research, and internships. The presentation concluded with information about the university's major scientific objectives, particularly in coastal eco-development, and an invitation to explore strategic partnerships.

UNDIP-USP Partnership Planning Meeting

The meeting focused on establishing a partnership between University of Diponegoro (UNDIP) and University of Southern Philippines (USP). Robetmi and Jennifer discussed a proposed exchange program and scholarship, while Abdul emphasized the need to focus on concrete activities rather than just signing memorandums. The group agreed to start with webinars and online collaboration while working on the formal MOU process, which typically takes about a month after legal review. They also discussed the possibility of holding a conference next week where an MOU signing could potentially occur, though this remains uncertain.

University Collaboration on International Programs

The meeting focused on discussing collaboration opportunities between universities, particularly regarding COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) programs and student exchange initiatives. Professor Adora shared that USeP-IAD recently started COIL programs with Vietnamese universities, while Robetmi detailed their department's success with international exchanges and double degree programs, including planned collaborations with universities in Italy, South Korea, Australia, and the Netherlands. The participants agreed to explore establishing COIL courses with the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, with Professor Adora expressing interest in expanding collaborations to other faculties like law and medicine. The conversation ended with an agreement to share presentation materials and continue discussions about implementing these programs, noting that while the MOU is still in process, collaborative activities can begin.