In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho shared his delight at the collaboration between UNS and TUC. He mentioned that UNS is fully aware of the importance of building partnerships with international higher education institutions in this globalization era. The collaboration between UNS and TUC will cover student and faculty exchange and expansion of research and innovation. These programs are expected to bring a positive impact in improving the educational quality for UNS students to achieve international standards. The expansion of research and innovation is also expected to improve research outputs from both universities.

“That’s why we respect your willingness to build a mutual partnership with our university,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Prof. Diamadopoulos also shared his appreciation for the collaboration between UNS and TUC. This collaboration, according to him, will also bring a positive encouragement for TUC because currently, TUC is moving forward to be one of the top universities in Greece.

“So, it is important for us to continue all kinds of collaboration with other universities. Because we need to enrich all cultural life, we enrich all academic life. And we find an opportunity to be accepted here. So, we are delighted to sign this agreement,” Prof. Diamadopoulos stated.

The signing ceremony was also attended online by the Ad Interim Charge d’Affaires (KUAI) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Ahmad Ramadhan accompanied by Head of Chancellery and PF Pensosbud Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Athena. Besides sharing their appreciation for the strong commitment from both parties, although constrained by the Covid-19 pandemic situation, KUAI RI Athena hoped that the collaboration could improve people-to-people contacts RI-Greece further.

“For your information, this agreement, according to the embassy record, is the fourth university agreement between Indonesia and Greece,” Ahmad Ramadhan explained.

Ahmad Ramadhan and other KBRI Athens rank stated their support in the plans and implementation of the agreement. He also congratulated UNS and TUC. He hoped that the agreement would bring good effect on the improvement of the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Greece. Humas UNS

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The signing ceremony was attended by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M.Si., the Director of International Operation and Admission Bangor University, Mr. Sam Jackson-Royle, and the Dean of Business School Bangor University, Prof. Bruce Vanstone.

In his opening remark, Prof. Jamal thanked Bangor University for the collaboration between the two universities. He mentioned that partnership with global universities is vital, especially in improving UNS educational quality to meet international standards.

“It is an honor for us to have a partnership with Bangor University, UK. A university with strong research and innovation,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The agreement for partnership will also open a great opportunity for collaboration of research between the two higher education institutions that will expand and improve UNS scientific research. UNS greatly appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with Bangor University, and Prof. Jamal hoped that there would be a stronger and longer collaboration with Bangor University.

Sam Jackson-Royle emphasized that institutional partnership always plays an important part for Bangor University because it is related to the improvement in the academic excellence of a university. He also explained that Bangor University’s research competence had been used to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural sectors. Both universities, according to him, need to walk together to be focused on shaping graduates with optimum skills that are expected to affect both the graduates and their surrounding environment.

“We hoped to welcome students from UNS and staff to enjoy (our university) and to welcome (their) participation in the mobility program,” Sam Jackson-Royle stated. Humas UNS

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The Head of Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office, Dwi Anandita Hari Wibowo, MH., said that the implementation of the Immigration Corner at UNS was part of the innovation made by the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office to get closer to the community, especially the UNS Academic Members. “With the establishment of the Immigration Corner, we provide immigration information facilities, public service consultations, and provision of immigration public services, including immigration services for international students studying at UNS,” explained Dwi Anandita.

The initiative of the Immigration Corner is part of the efforts taken by the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office to continuously provide excellent service to the community in order to support the development of an integrity zone towards a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Area (WBBM). “We also wish the prayers and supports for us to achieve WBBM in 2021. Hopefully, the Immigration Corner at UNS can be realized immediately and can be beneficial in providing immigration services, especially for the entire UNS Academic members,” he hoped.

Meanwhile, Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Sajidan, hopes that the partnership between UPT KLI UNS and the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office can be adequately implemented. “The first aspect of the partnership is related to the establishment of an Immigration Corner at the UPT KLI UNS as a form of international service collaboration in the form of immigration service provision for the UNS Academic Members. This effort aims to facilitate passport issuance and renewal service,” said Prof. Sajidan.

Secondly, this partnership agreement between UPT KLI UNS and the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office also opens up opportunities for the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program, especially for students from the Faculty of Law (FH) and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP). Hence, the students in FH and FISIP can carry out internships or professional practices at the Surakarta Class 1 Immigration Office, where various real immigration cases can be studied properly to provide the most suitable solutions. This opportunity certainly will be a precious experience,” he concluded. Humas UNS

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