Visionary Synergy: When FT UI and Osaka University Unite for the Vision of Internationalization

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – If the world is a stage, then the Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia (FT UI) and Osaka University are the two main actors preparing for their big scene. In the drama of global education, these two universities choose not to be mere spectators. Instead, they are playing an important role in shaping the narrative.

Osaka University, with its glorious history as one of the pioneers of research and innovation in Japan, showed how serious they were about collaborating with FTUI. On September 14, the atmosphere at Osaka University was different; full of hope and dedication as the official cooperation agreement was signed by two prominent figures: Prof. Dr. Heri Hermansyah from FTUI and Prof. Shigeo Wada from Osaka.

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Through the eyes of a layman, this agreement may appear to be just a piece of paper. However, for those involved, it is a bridge to innovation, opportunity and transformation. FTUI, with its vision of internationalization, sees Osaka University as a friend in its academic journey, while Osaka sees FTUI as a teammate that will help it reach great heights together.

When Prof. Heri Hermansyah talks about this collaboration, his eyes light up. To him, Osaka is not just a neighboring university, but an institution that has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary research, especially in the realm of science and engineering.

"Imagine how many opportunities this opens up for our students and lecturers. Expanding horizons, gaining new perspectives, and engaging in revolutionary research projects that will change the world," he says excitedly.

Meanwhile, Prof. Shigeo Wada, with his gentle smile, welcomed this collaboration as an important step for both universities. For him, this is not just a collaboration, but a commitment to create a new legend in the world of science and engineering.

More important, however, are the students. They are the future successors who will directly benefit from this collaboration. They will learn, experiment, and grow in a different academic environment, develop language skills, and build valuable global networks.

And behind the scenes, there are many supportive figures. Such as Dr. Muhamad Sahlan from FTUI and a trio of Professors from Osaka: Hiroshi Umakoshi, Shinji Sakai, and Shinji Deguchi. They are silent witnesses of a collaboration that will write history.

Big dreams start with small steps. And FTUI's step with Osaka University today is the beginning of that big dream. A dream to create a more inclusive, innovative, and inspiring world of education. (*)

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