IPB University Establishes Collaboration with Kun Shan University, Taiwan, and PT Global Agriculture Corp Indonesia
IPB University has agreed to continue its collaboration with Kun Shan University (KSU), Taiwan. This was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the two parties, which took place at the IPB Dramaga Campus on Thursday, (6/7). On the same occasion, IPB University also initiated a partnership with PT Global Agriculture Corp Indonesia in the field of energy-efficient agricultural technology.
Vice Rector of IPB University for Education and Student Affairs, Prof drh Deni Noviana, expressed that IPB University has been actively engaging in academic and research cooperation. In order to expand its local, regional and global impact, IPB University actively develops collaborations with leading international institutions, such as KSU and PT GACI.
"The signed Memorandum of Understanding between IPB University and KSU, as well as PT GACI, marks the beginning of many potential collaborative programs, including the recently approved University Social Responsibility (USR) program by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan," he stated.
Through this collaboration, Prof Deni hopes for a more positive transformation in higher education, particularly in the areas of learning, research, innovation, and community service.
Chair Professor and Chairman of Global Cooperation and Development Corp at Kun Shan University, Dr Pai Po Lee, explained that in August 2000, Kun Shan Institute of Technology was promoted by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan to become a university. Many new facilities have been built on the campus, such as laboratories, audio-visual classrooms, faculty research rooms, and discussion spaces. These facilities aim to provide a positive environment for students and faculty to learn and conduct research.
"Kun Shan University is home to over 14.000 undergraduate and graduate students from 20 countries. I hope that this MoA can proceed smoothly and successfully in the future," he said.
During the occasion, Director of PT GACI, Moh Gwojong explained that his visit to IPB University was aimed at establishing closer relationships and cooperation. Moreover, he believes that collaborating with IPB University is the right decision.
"The business model of PT GACI involves educating farmers to plan production and integrate domestic and international vegetable marketing. PT GACI has been operating in Indonesia, such as in Karawang, Sukabumi, Java, Malang, and other agricultural production areas. We are involved in agricultural production, research and development, as well as import and export marketing," said Moh Gwojong. (Ns/Rz) (IAAS/DSR)
