In an effort to strengthen academic cooperation and expand international networks, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) conducted an academic visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday, 1 December 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (WIB). The visit took place at the Universitas Gadjah Mada campus and was attended by a UiTM delegation led by the Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Wan Aida Wan Yahaya, accompanied by faculty member Dr. Norman.
The visit aimed to explore strategic collaboration opportunities between the two institutions, particularly in the development of cross-border academic programs that support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 (Quality Education) through inclusive and internationally oriented higher education, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthened global academic partnerships.
During the session, the UiTM delegation presented an overview of their faculty’s academic environment, including program structures, learning facilities, and prospects for international collaboration. This was followed by a presentation from the Performing Arts and Fine Arts Studies Program (Program Studi Pengkajian Seni Pertunjukan dan Seni Rupa/PSPSR) at UGM, which outlined its academic profile, research activities, and contributions to the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, aligned with sustainable development principles.
The session continued with an open discussion between education, research, and community engagement. The discussion addressed plans for faculty and student exchanges, cross-cultural arts research collaborations, and the organization of joint academic activities that promote cultural diversity, knowledge exchange, and social inclusion, thereby contributing to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
During this meeting, UiTM and PSPSR UGM expressed their commitment to establishing a sustainable partnership to enhance the academic environment of both institutions and strengthen their contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the arts at the international level, in support of the global SDGs agenda. (AHP)
