Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisucipto (ITDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in education, research, and technology development on February 29, 2024 at Husein Sastranegara Hall, ITDA Campus, Yogyakarta.

UNY and ITDA agreed to strengthen various academic programs, student and staff exchanges, and collaboration in relevant research projects. The collaboration is expected to provide new opportunities for students and lecturers to access wider resources and experiences, as well as expand the range of research conducted.

"We are excited about the opportunity to enhance our cooperation with ITDA. This partnership will strengthen our scientific and technological base and provide great benefits for both institutions," said Prof. Dr. Margana, M.Hum., M.A. as Vice-Rector for Research, Cooperation, Information Systems and Entrepreneurship of UNY.

Meanwhile, the Rector of ITDA, First Marshal TNI. Dr. Ir. Arwin Datumaya Wahyudi Sumari, S.T., M.T., IPU, ASEAN Eng., ACPE, APEC Eng. believes that the partnership will open doors for collaborative development of aerospace science and technology. "Hopefully this collaboration can be an example for other educational institutions in building a strong partnership network to support growth and innovation in education and research," he said. (Author: Amrih Bekti, Editor: Dedy, Tj.lak)