Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta has established a partnership with one of the leading universities in the UK, the University of Leeds. This collaboration further solidifies UNISA Yogyakarta’s position at the international level.
The collaboration between UNISA Yogyakarta and the University of Leeds was part of the official visit of the Rector of UNISA Yogyakarta, Dr. Warsiti, S.Kp., M.Kep., Sp.Mat along with the Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and International Affairs, Cesa Septiana Pratiwi, M.Mid., Ph.D, in the UK. As a form of strong commitment, UNISA Yogyakarta and the University of Leeds signed the third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on Monday (4/11/2024). This cooperation further strengthens the relationship that has been established since 2017.
“We are very enthusiastic about this step to renew the MoU. Collaboration with the University of Leeds will open up opportunities for UNISA students and lecturers to engage in various international-class academic activities, such as student and lecturer exchanges, joint research, and curriculum development,” said Dr. Warsiti.
Establishing Cooperation
The cooperation between UNISA Yogyakarta and the University of Leeds will focus on several strategic areas, including:
- Lecturer exchanges and scholarships: UNISA Yogyakarta lecturers will have the opportunity to study at the University of Leeds and vice versa, thus broadening their horizons and international networks.
- Joint research: Researchers from both universities will work together on innovative research projects, resulting in quality scientific publications.
- Curriculum development: The curriculum of study programs at UNISA Yogyakarta will continue to be enriched by adopting the international standards prevailing at the University of Leeds.
This collaboration will provide enormous benefits for UNISA Yogyakarta students and lecturers. In addition to the opportunity to study in a highly competitive academic environment, lecturers will also have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a well-stocked library at the University of Leeds.
“This cooperation is an important step for UNISA in realizing its vision of becoming an international-class university. We hope to contribute to improving the quality of higher education in Indonesia and strengthening Indonesia’s position on the global education map,” said Cesa.
It is known that the University of Leeds is one of the leading universities in the UK and internationally. Based on QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Leeds is ranked 75th in the world. The university has an excellent reputation in various fields of study, such as social sciences, health, and engineering.
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