UNAIR expands collaboration with UMP-SA

The Faculty of Vocational Studies Universitas Airlangga welcomed a delegation from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMP-SA) as part of a Collaborative Research Visit series. The initiative marks an important step toward strengthening UNAIR’s international network, particularly in the development of applied research and in elevating the overall quality of vocational education.

The visit featured extensive discussions on long-term collaboration opportunities between UNAIR and UMP-SA. The partnership is expected to cover joint research, student and staff mobility programs, and faculty capacity development initiatives. Both institutions also explored the possibility of designing an integrated curriculum aligned with global industry demands. These efforts underscore the Faculty of Vocational Studies’ role in driving cross-border academic cooperation.

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Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Studies, Prof Dian Yulie Reindrawati, emphasized that international partnerships are essential to the faculty’s strategic vision of delivering vocational education that is both excellent and future-oriented. “Collaborations like this create pathways for lecturers and students to engage in research and learning at the global level. We believe our partnership with UMP-SA will significantly contribute to advancing innovation and strengthening vocational competencies,” she said.

In addition to exploring joint research prospects, the visit also addressed preparations for mobility programs that would enable scholarly exchange between both institutions. Through direct academic engagement, UNAIR and UMP-SA aim to build a more dynamic and adaptive collaboration ecosystem that supports the advancement of applied sciences on an international scale.

Representatives from UMP-SA expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and openness shown by UNAIR’s Faculty of Vocational Studies. They noted that UNAIR has cultivated a progressive vocational ecosystem that is well-positioned to collaborate on applied research initiatives aimed at addressing community needs.

The visit reaffirms UNAIR Faculty of Vocational Studies’ commitment to expanding its global reach and contributing to the growth of vocational education across Southeast Asia. Collaboration with UMP-SA Malaysia forms a key foundation for fostering innovation, promoting knowledge exchange, and delivering relevant educational experiences for future generations.