UNY and University of Auckland Discuss MoU for Academic Collaboration

On Monday, March 24, 2014, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted a meeting with Dr. John Hope, Associate Dean of International Programs at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, to discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The meeting, held at UNY’s Rectorate, was attended by the Vice Rector for Development and Cooperation and representatives from the Graduate School and the International Affairs Office.

UNY’s International Office Trains Liaison Officers and Tutors for Foreign Guests

On Friday, March 14, 2014, UNY's Office of International Affairs and Cooperation (KUIK) conducted a training program for Liaison Officers (LO) and Tutors. LOs are selected students who will assist and guide international guests at UNY, while Tutors—who are also LOs—support foreign students in learning the Indonesian language. The Tutor program has been running since 2013, and the LO program officially began this year, selecting students from the 2013 cohort with ProTEFL scores above 500 and KUIK volunteers.

UNY International Students Bring Energy to “Dewi Sri” Festival

International students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) added vibrant energy to the “Dewi Sri” Kampung Emas Festival in Plumbungan, Putat Village, Patuk District, Gunungkidul on Sunday, March 9, 2014. As part of the university’s 50th anniversary celebrations organized by the UNY Alumni Association (IKA UNY), students from over 30 countries performed the poco-poco dance alongside tutors and staff from the Office of International Affairs and Partnerships (KUIK UNY).

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Explores Partnership Opportunities with UNY

On March 7, 2014, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) welcomed a visit from two senior leaders of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), USA—Prof. Thomas A. Farrell, Vice Provost for Global Engagement, and Prof. David Wilson, Senior International Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. They were accompanied by Faishol Adih, M.A., Program Manager of the American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) Yogyakarta Office.

UNY Accounting Students Join Sit-In Program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Thirty international class students from the Accounting Education program at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), along with two lecturers and two staff members, participated in a sit-in program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) from February 19–25, 2014. The visit, part of a six-month-planned international academic program, was slightly delayed due to the temporary closure of Adi Sutjipto Airport following the eruption of Mount Kelud.

UNY Hosts 2014 USINTEC Bi-Annual Meeting to Strengthen U.S.-Indonesia Education Partnership

The 2014 USINTEC Bi-Annual Meeting was held at UNY Hotel on Thursday, February 28, bringing together representatives from nine universities and USINTEC board members. USINTEC, a consortium of 15 Indonesian universities, SEAMOLEC, and The Ohio State University, focuses on improving human resource development and institutional capacity through international collaboration in teacher education.

UNY Hosts 27th ICSEI, Gathers Global Education Experts in Yogyakarta

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted the 27th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) from January 2–7, 2014, at the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel. The event brought together 375 participants from 33 countries, including education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, to discuss global education issues and innovations. Indonesia became the third Asian country to host ICSEI, following Hong Kong and Malaysia.