UNS – As part of its 49th Dies Natalis celebration, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta co-hosted the AppliedHE Xchange 2025. This prestigious international education conference took place from Sunday to Tuesday (February 23-25, 2025) at the InterContinental Resort Bali.
This year’s event carries the theme “Where Education Meets Industry for a Future that Works.” It aims to bridge academia and industry by bringing together influential speakers from various sectors. These sectors include higher education, business, and policymaking.
A Global Platform for Collaboration
The conference began with an exclusive gala dinner on Sunday (23/2/2025). This gathering served as a networking opportunity for participants and speakers from different countries. It provided a warm and elegant setting to foster strategic discussions and global partnerships.
Several key figures from UNS attended the event, including:
- Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si. (UNS Rector)
- Prof. Dr. E. Muhtar, S.Pd., M.Si., CFrA. (Vice-Rector for Resources)
- Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Vice-Rector for Planning, Cooperation, Internationalization, and Information)
- Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chairman of the UNS Board of Professors)
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Furqon Hidayatullah, M.Pd. (Vice-Chairman of the UNS Board of Trustees)
In his speech, Prof. Irwan Trinugroho expressed his gratitude:
“We sincerely appreciate the support for AppliedHE Xchange 2025. We also thank all participants, both local and international, for their contributions to this event. As this year’s theme suggests, UNS proudly serves as a bridge between education and industry, creating a productive future.”
Expanding International Cooperation
A key focus of AppliedHE Xchange 2025 is strengthening international partnerships. During the gala dinner, UNS signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several global institutions. These agreements will support academic collaboration, research initiatives, and joint innovation projects.
The two-day conference will feature a dynamic lineup of activities, including:
✔Keynote speeches from renowned experts
✔ Panel discussions on the future of higher education
✔ Interactive workshops to develop practical skills
✔ Networking sessions to build global connections
Through its active participation, UNS reaffirms its commitment to international collaboration and its role as a world-class university. This initiative also aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Number 17: Partnerships for the Goals. It emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in achieving sustainable development.
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