Rino Ardhian Nugroho, Ph.D., the Head of UPT KLI UNS, mentioned that the event would be started with information dissemination by Junaidi, MA. “The Series of IISMA 2022 Info Session started with dissemination by Junaidi, MA as the Chair of the International Mobility Sub Working Group (Sub-Pokja) for the Directorate General of Higher Education Kemendikbudristek. After the dissemination, there will be UNS IISMA awardees’ experience sharing through social media Instagram at @internationalofficeuns,” explained Rino in his report, which was delivered at the beginning of the event.

In his remarks, the Director of Partnership, Development, and Internationalization UNS, Irwan Trinugroho, Ph.D., expressed his pride in the IISMA awardees. He hopes that next year there will be more UNS students who get the opportunity to take part in the IISMA program. “I wish for more UNS students to be dispatched next year and have the opportunity to learn internationally within the world’s top 100 universities, either through the IISMA program or other programs,” he said.

This IISMA program, as the first mobility program, is fully funded by the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP), which covers the departure process, tuition fees, living expenses during the study period at the destination university and until the process of the return journey. Dr. Irwan added that UNS would hold an internal selection and briefing for students who wish to take part in this program. “UNS through the UPT KLI will hold an internal selection, as well as a briefing for students who will take part in this program,” said Irwan.

Junaidi, MA., in his presentation, conveyed some of the main requirements to take part in the IISMA 2022 program. The requirements are, among other, student must be an Indonesian citizen, enrolled in Bachelor Degree program on their 4th-6th semester with active participation in academic events and registered at PD Dikti, holding an English proficiency certificate according to the criteria required by the destination university and a minimum GPA of 3.00.

The dissemination activity, which was available in a hybrid system, was attended by approximately 290 participants consisting of the Faculties’ Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs, the Head of the Study Programs,’ and UNS students. 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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