Yogyakarta, October 19, 2026 — The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is expanding its international collaboration network through a UGM delegation visit to two leading universities in China, Tsinghua University and Peking University, on October 11–13, 2026. The Faculty of Pharmacy UGM was represented by Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Alumni, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. apt. Nanang Fakhrudin, M.Si., as part of the UGM delegation led by Rector Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D. The delegation also included Vice Rector for Research and Cooperation Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, S.Si., M.Sc., and Vice Dean for Cooperation, Alumni, and Community Service of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing UGM, Dr. dr. Sudadi, Sp.An-TI, Subsp.N.An(K), Subsp.An.R(K).
The visit to Tsinghua University on October 11–12, 2026, began with a meeting at the university’s administration building. The UGM delegation was received by Tsinghua University Vice President Prof. Wang Hongwei and Assoc. Prof. Rui Kuai from the School of Pharmaceutical Science, Tsinghua University. The meeting was also attended by Lestari Puspitaningsih, S.S., S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D., Education and Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing.
The meeting discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between UGM and Tsinghua University, particularly in medical and pharmaceutical research. The collaboration is expected to create broader opportunities for joint research, knowledge exchange, and the development of academic capacity and human resources in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences.
Following the meeting, the UGM delegation visited research facilities and laboratories at the School of Pharmaceutical Science, Tsinghua University. Facilitated by Assoc. Prof. Rui Kuai, the visit included the Structural Biology Laboratory, led by Prof. Xiangyu Liu. Prof. Liu had previously visited the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM as a speaker at the Indonesia Biopharmaceutical Summit in 2025.
The visit provided the UGM delegation with an opportunity to observe Tsinghua University’s research facilities and ecosystem firsthand while strengthening communication and academic networks with researchers in pharmaceutical sciences.
On October 13, 2026, the UGM delegation continued its visit to Peking University. The delegation was received by the Vice President of Peking University and Prof. Yiguang Wang, Vice Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation between UGM and Peking University, particularly in research and teaching.
Both institutions expressed their commitment to enhancing academic cooperation through the development of collaborative activities that support advances in education and research. For the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, strengthening ties with the School of Pharmacy at Peking University represents a strategic step toward expanding its academic network and creating new opportunities for collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences.
Tsinghua University and Peking University are among the world’s leading higher education institutions. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Tsinghua University ranked 14th, while Peking University ranked 13th. Collaborations with world-class institutions such as these form part of UGM’s efforts to enhance the quality of education and research while expanding its international academic network. These partnerships are expected to benefit the academic community through knowledge exchange and collaborative research, while also strengthening UGM’s global academic visibility and reputation.
This initiative also aligns with the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, through stronger research and innovation in medicine and pharmaceutical sciences; SDG 4: Quality Education, through educational cooperation, knowledge exchange, and enhanced academic capacity; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through the expansion of international partnerships between UGM and leading universities worldwide. These collaborations are expected to contribute to collective efforts to develop research and human resources that support the sustainable improvement of healthcare and education.
