Yogyakarta, October 29, 2026 – The Faculty of Pharmacy at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) once again hosted an international delegation for discussions regarding a collaboration with Curtin University in Australia. The event was held on Thursday (10/29) at 10:00 a.m. WIB in Room 702 on the 7th floor of the APSLC Building at the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy.
The delegation from Curtin University received a warm welcome from the leadership of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy. The Associate Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs at the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. apt. Nanang Fakhrudin, M.Si., was present in person to lead the discussion on this cross-national collaboration. In his remarks, Prof. Nanang Fakhrudin expressed his appreciation and enthusiasm for the partnership initiative established between the two institutions.
This interactive discussion specifically explored various opportunities for academic collaboration. Key points highlighted included opportunities for student exchange programs between the two institutions. Through this mobility program, students are expected to experience firsthand a world-class pharmaceutical learning and research ecosystem. Furthermore, this strategic initiative is considered crucial for equipping future pharmacy graduates with cross-cultural insights and international competitiveness.
This bilateral meeting is a tangible manifestation of the UGM Faculty of Pharmacy’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This close cross-national institutional collaboration serves as a prime example of efforts to achieve SDG 17 on Partnerships for the Goals.
On the other hand, the academic collaboration, research, and cultural exchange initiatives launched in partnership with Curtin University aim to continue raising the standards of higher education in pharmacy on a global scale. These efforts to internationalize the campus are fully aligned with SDG 4 on Quality Education, through which the resources and knowledge gained by students and faculty will become increasingly rich, adaptable, and internationally competitive.
Author: Gilang | Photo: Gilang
