The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), represented by Dr.nat.sc. Faizal Rachman, S.Pi., M.Sc., along with six students from the International Undergraduate Class (IUC), conducted an academic visit to the Fujian Institute of Marine Sustainable Development, Xiamen University. The visit was warmly welcomed by the Director of the Fujian Institute, Prof. Xue Xiongzhi, and served as an important momentum in strengthening international cooperation.

In his remarks, Prof. Xue emphasized that this visit was not merely an academic exchange, but also part of the “International Cooperation Network for Coastal Sustainable Development” framework initiated by the Fujian Institute. The Faculty of Agriculture UGM itself is one of the founding members of this network; thus, the presence of UGM lecturers and students strengthens Indonesia’s position in global collaboration. read more

Sherly Aurora Cahyadewi, a 2022 student of Agricultural Microbiology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was selected to participate in the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program at Gyeongsang National University (GNU), South Korea. The one-semester program, held from August to December 2025, provided valuable experiences in both academic development and cross-cultural exchange.

During her time at GNU, Sherly took five courses, including International Cooperation in Agriculture, Comprehensive Crop Science Design, Farm Practice, English Reading and Writing using Media, and Global Business English. The learning system was relatively similar to that of the Faculty of Agriculture at UGM, combining presentations, group discussions, practical activities, and assignments. However, the International Cooperation in Agriculture course offered a unique experience through weekly field trips conducted over half a semester, allowing students to directly observe agricultural practices and management in the field. read more

Hosana Adel Ivory, a 2022 student of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, was selected to participate in the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) program at Ibaraki University, Japan. The four-month program, held from September 2025 to January 2026, provided valuable experiences in both academic development and cross-cultural exchange.

At Ibaraki University, Hosana enrolled in several courses, including Overview of Regional Sustainability Science, Environmental and Symbiotic Sciences, Environmental Conservation Agriculture, and Adaptation to Environmental Change and Disaster Risk. She also actively participated in fieldwork, laboratory activities, seminars, and guest lectures. read more