Delegation from Andalas University, Indonesia visits Gifu University
On Friday, October 18, 2024, delegation from Andalas University (Unand) in Indonesia, visited Gifu University. The delegation members included Dr. Efa Yonnedi, SE. MPPM, Akt, CA, CRGP, President of Unand, Prof. Dr. Syukri Arief, M.Eng, Vice Chancellor I (Education and Student Affairs), who is a graduate of the Graduate School of Engineering, Gifu University, and Prof. Dr. Erizal Mukhtar, Head of the biology study program. Gifu University and Unand have been engaging in exchanges since the 1990s, starting with the Faculty of Engineering (mainly in the field of chemistry), and signed an inter-university academic exchange agreement in April 2001. Currently, the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) of Gifu University and Unand have been implementing the Dual Ph.D. Degree Program. Furthermore, Unand is a crucial member of UGSAS-GU Symposium & Roundtable, an international conference hosted by UGSAS over the years.
In the courtesy visit to the President, President YOSHIDA Kazuhiro touched on the over 20-year history of partnership with Unand. This was followed by an active exchange of opinions about future prospects, including promoting research collaboration in fields besides agriculture and engineering.
After the meeting, Unand delegation toured the Faculty of Engineering building and had a discussion with Unand graduates studying at Gifu University in a seminar room. Currently, there are 14 Unand graduates studying and conducting research at Gifu University to obtain their degrees.
Gifu University will continue to deepen its collaboration with Unand and accelerate future educational and research exchanges.
