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UAD and USANT, Philippines Strengthen Cooperation Through Montessori Teaching Method Training

June 8, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Located at Campus 2 UAD, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) under Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) with University of Saint Anthony (USANT), Philippines conducted Montessori Teaching Method Training. This training was done for three weeks from 17th of May to 3rd of June 2016.

The trainers are 4 trainers from USANT, further the participants are lecturers from various departments in UAD. They are 4 lecturers of Early Childhood Teacher Education Department, 6 lecturers of Primary School Education Department, 4 lecturers of Counselling and Guidance Departments, a lecturer of Physics Education Department, a lecturer of Psychology Department, a lecturer of English Education Department, and two lecturers of Indonesian Literature and Education Department.

This event is one of the step to strengthen cooperation of both parties. Hope it can give an unforgettable experience for our lecturers !

Muhammadiyah Higher Education Strengthen Cooperation With South of Korean University

May 31, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

30-31st May 2016, delegations of Muhammadiyah Higher Education visited two universities in South of Korea. In the first day, delegations were kindly welcomed by Yongsan University head and faculty members.

In this chance, delegations started new cooperation by signing MOU. Some of possible cooperation those were agreed in this MOU are Joint Degree Program for Undergraduate and Post Graduate program of several Departments, like Management Department, Communication and Accounting Department, Design Science Department, and Engineering Science Department. Since, Youngsan University has much larger number of Indonesian students among Korean University, this university also provided several facilities for Indonesian student such as kitchen and halal food. It proves that a great future ahead is waiting for Indonesian students in this university.

In the second day, located at Kyundong University South of Korea. Delegations of Muhammadiyah Higher Education (PTM) were warmly welcomed by Prof. John Lee (President of Kyundong University) and staff. They visited Kyundong University as one of the step to realize cooperation between Kyundong University with some of PTM in almost all of part of Indonesia.

Few months ago, Prof. John Lee and staff visited Indonesia and signed MOU with some of Muhammadiyah Higher Education. This visit aims to realize some points of the previous meeting such as

Student exchange with scholarship scheme 70 % for 2 + 2 and 3 + 1 program (The amount of scholarship will be increased/decreased based on the students’ GPA, please kindly ask International office for more details).
2. Free Korean course for 3 months
3. Sending Lecturer (Ph.D holder and able to speak and write in English) for 1-2 semester(s) in Accounting, Finance and Big Data/Data Analyst. The facilities include accommodation, return ticket and salary

All of the agreement above apply to students and faculty members of Muhammadiyah Higher Education that have MOU with Kyundong University. Both parties agreed to take real actions as soon as possible.

Muhammadiyah Higher Institutions Strengthen Cooperation With National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

May 31, 2016/in Darmasiswa, Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

27st of May 2016, Delegations of Muhammadiyah Higher Education were greeted by the Rector and with the Head of International Affairs of National Taipei University of Technology. There are 11 delegations joined in this group.

In this chance, delegations of Muhammadiyah Higher Education and National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan agreed to cooparate in some major such as exchange undergraduate and post graduate students students under the Indonesian Government and the university scholarships.

Faculty of Public Health UAD Conducts A Yearly International Conference

May 31, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Dr. Kasiyarno,M.Hum. (Rector of UAD) delivered his speech in International Seminar of Faculty of Public Health of UAD

Located at Cavinton Hotel Yogyakarta, 25th-26th May 2016. Universitas Ahmad Dahlan under Faculty of Public Health conducted An International Conference of Current Issues of Non-Communicable Diseases. This event was officially opened by Dr. Kasiyarno,M.Hum. (Rector of UAD) and Rosyidah,S.E.,M.Kes. (Dean of Public Health).

The conference is divided in two session, the first session is speeches and the second session is round table discussion. In the first session, the invited keynote speakers were Prof. Dr. Supannee Promthet (A Prof from Department of Epidemiology of Khon Kaen University), Prof. Ali Gufron Mukti, M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Health of Indonesia), Prof. Lu Guo-dong, Ph.D. (Guangxi Medical University China) and Ciptasari Prabawanti, M.Sc, Ph.D. (Senior Technical Advisor for Community Based Services, FHI 360 Jakarta, Indonesia)

Both of the keynote speakers, Prof. Dr. Supannee Promthet and Prof. Lu Guo-dong, Ph.D. are professors from international partner universities of UAD. The speeches discussed some majors such as Risk Factors for NCDs, The Social and Economic Impact of NCDs, Prevention and Control of NCDs and Health Policy Recarding NCDs. In the second day, the parallel session was held. This session was attended by many universities from almost all of part of Indonesia and outside of Indonesia.

Dr. Kasiyarno,M.Hum. (Rector of UAD) stated in his speech, “A strong collaboration within all health care providers is needed to overcome the diseases in society. Passion of the health care providers themselves should be the action key because the tendency of healthy life for society is increasing while the price is high”.

Muhammadiyah Higher Education Team Selected Students in South of Thailand

May 31, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Representative of Muhammadiyah Higher Education and SBPAC Team

25th to 27th May 2016, 7 representatives from Muhammadiyah Higher Educations selected 265 fresh graduated high school students in four provinces at South of Thailand. They are Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Hat Yai. All the graduated high school students applied SBAPC (The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center) to study in Muhammadiyah Higher Educations in all of part of Indonesia.

Interviewers are Endang Zakaria (the head of International Office of Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta), Nurun Isnaeni (Staff of International Office UAD), Dessy Kamila Sari (Staff of International Office UAD), Idham Badruzaman (staff of International Office UM Yogyakarta), Muhammad Reza Rezeki (staff of International Office UM Yogyakarta), Ismail Sangkala (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makasar), Hanifah Al Shofianti (UM Purwokerto), Hepy Adiyarini (UM Surakarta) and Prof. Dr. H. Edy Suandi Hamid, M.Ec. (Representative of Directorate of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah Central Assembly).

In this chance, the representative of Muhammadiyah Higher Education interviewed the students, then will report the result to Directorate of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah Central Assembly. After that, each of Muhammadiyah Higher Education will decide the students who meet each criterion.

SBPAC scholarship application is opened routinely to support education growth in South of Thailand.

Closing Ceremony of International Students Love Indonesia Through Culture

May 24, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Located at Ruang Auditorium Kampus 1 UAD, 21st of May 2016. Dr.Kasiyarno,M.Hum (Rector of UAD) and Ida Puspita, M.A.Res. (Director of International Office of UAD) were officially opened Closing Ceremony of International Students graduation.

There were 113 International students graduated, they come from three different majors. 5 students of Darmasiswa Program (From China, South of Korea, Thailand and Ukraine),72 students of Economics Faculty of Joint Degree Program and 31 students of Faculty of Letters, Culture and Communication of Joint Degree Program of UAD and GXUN, China.

Dr. Kasiyarno,M.Hum. (Rector of UAD) said in his speech, “The number of international student in UAD constantly raises. It proves that curriculum that has been used in UAD fixs the current development status”.

The closing ceremony was tittled “ Roro Jonggrang”. Roro Jonggrang is a local legend, it tells the story of Prambanan Temple. There were many traditional performances were shown in this event, such as Chinese songs and dances performance by Chinese students, Thailand traditional dance by Thailand students, Timor Leste’s song by Timor Leste student, and many others. Further, Mo Weiran (Chinese student) sang Indonesian son entitled “Teima Kasih Cinta”.

As the main performance, Darmasiswa students and some international students performed “Roro Jonggrang Musical Drama”.

“This performance shows their Indonesian language ability after studying in UAD for one year, when they had just arrived some of them passively spoke Indonesian and some others spoke in unclear pronunciation. However, after one year, they show their improvement. They do not only speak Indonesian clearly but also, could give and responds Indonesian jokes” Said Dinar Setiawan, S.Pd. (Drama couch).

He added, “We are proud of you all, wish the best future ahead”.

Moreover, Tari Enggang from East of Kalimantan was performanced by Darmasiswa students. They professionally gave their best performance. It captivated the audiences.

Chen Xinjie (One of graduated students of Joint Degree Program) delivered speech about her experiences during her study in Indonesia especially UAD.

In the last of the ceremony, representative students were given medal by Ida Puspita,M.A.Res. and some lecturers.

Ida Puspita ssaid, “Closing ceremony is yearly event conducted by UAD under International Office. It is one of the events to show the students’ language and culture ability after studying in UAD. Further, this event gives lasting impression to the students. We wish,after coming back to their country they can introduce Indonesian through culture”.

Ida Puspita,M.A.Res. is Chosen as The Head of National Forum of International Office of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education for The Second Time

May 21, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Located at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ), 18th-19th May 2016 UMJ with Directorate of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah Central Assembly conducted A Workshop on “Pursue Your Passion Scholarship”. This workshop is a yearly workshop held by Directorate of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah Central Assembly and one of International Office of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Educations to strengthen international cooperation of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education and elect the new head of National Forum of International Office of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education.

There was about 90 participants attended this workshop, they come from different position in their institutions such as vice rectors, head and staff of international office Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education. Further, there are many keynote speakers were invited to deliver their presentations. They are, Dr.Ir. Parisiyanti Nurwandi,MP. (from Indonesian Directorate of Higher Education) delivered “Offer and Challenge to Study Abroad for Indonesian”. Mnr. Marik Bellen,M.A. explained “Preparartion to Study Abroad”, Steve Buckley explained “Research and Study in the UK”, Destriani Nugroho (European Union) explained “Erasmus Plus and International Mobility Program, and many others.

This event was also one of the places for Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Educations to enhancing their international cooperation. Moreover, a parallel discussion on “International Community Service Program and Short-course Program” was opened for Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education those have not international office yet to learn, make a plan and start an international cooperation.

Last but not least, all of the members of National Forum of International Office of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education were given a chance to choose their leader. After one hours of discussion, Ida Puspita,M.A.Res., the director of international office of UAD and also the former head of National Forum of International Office of Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Higher Education 2015/2016 is chosen for the second time to lead this national forum. She will lead this forum until August 2017.

Congratulations, we wish the best best future ahead!

UAD signs MOU with University of Debrecen Hungry, Steps to Strengthen Cooperation with EU

May 14, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

UAD signs MOU with University of Debrecen Hungary

Located at Ruang Sidang Utama Kampus 1 UAD, Dr.Kasiyarno,M.Hum (Rector of UAD) signed MOU with Prof.Dr. Popp Josef (Vice Dean of Economisc Faculty of University of Debrecen Hungary). Further, this event was attended by Prof.Sarbiran, Ph.D. (Vice Rector IV of UAD), Dean of Economics Faculty, Dean of Faculty of Letters, Culture and Communication, Vice Dean of Economics Faculty, The Head of Economics International Cooperation Office, The Director of International Office Affairs, and staff of International Office Affairs.

On the MOU, both sides agreed on some points of cooperation such as lecturers exchange, students exchange, research collaboration, joint seminar, etc. This MOU is the sixth MOU with universities members of European Union and become one of the steps to strengthen cooperation with universities members of European Union.

As the first step to realize this MOU, in the same day, located at Ruang Auditorium Kampus 1 UAD, a general lecture was conducted by Economics Faculty on Global Challenges: Food, Energy and Environment Security. Prof. Dr. Popp Josef (Vice Dean of Economics Faculty of Debrecen University) was invited as the keynote speaker in this general lecture. More than two hundred students of Economics Faculty and one hundred students of Communication study participated in this event. All of the participants enthusiastically attended this general lecture, they saw their curiosity by actively delivering feedback responds and asking questions.

A Student of UAD Gets A Great Opportunity to Join An International Training Conducted by Six Capital Singapore

May 7, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

Ginanjar Eko Widodo

Located at Ruang PPE Campus 1 UAD, UAD under Faculty of Economics officially announced that Ginanjar Eko Widodo, a student of Management Study is going to participate in an International Training on the Forex Market and Data Analysis at Six Capital Singapore. This training is one of first step to realize cooperation between UAD and Six Capital.

Ginanjar Eko Widodo will be in Singapore for one month from middle of May to middle of June 2016. To get this opportunity, Ginanjar have been trained routinely by Six Capital. He gives his best idea routinely, read the Forex Market and do Data Analysis. After showing his best effort, finally he got his unforgettable present.

Ginanjar Eko Widodo said, “This is an unexpected opportunity, I have a great intent to study abroad since I was child. Unfortunately, I really do not know how to realize my wishes. Alhamdulillah, UAD gives me this chance. I do thank you to Allah”.

Rai Rake Setiawan,S.E.G.D.Bus.,M.S.A. (The head of International cooperation of Economics Faculty) said, “This successful cooperation between UAD and Six Capital proves practically that curriculum at Economics Faculty of UAD matches the market needs”.

Vice Rector III of UAD Officially Sends Three Alumnus to Teach in Partner Schools in Thailand

May 4, 2016/in Event, Feature, International Office Activities, News /by admin

4^th April 2016, located at Ruang Sidang Utama Kampus 1 UAD. Vice Rector III officially sent three alumni to teach English in partner schools in Thailand. They are Putik Arum Sari from Program Study of English Letters who will teach at Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School for two years since May 2016 to May 2018, Ambarwati Budi is an alumnus of Program Study of English Letters who will teach at Songsermsasana Vitaya School for one year since May 2016 to May 2017, and Melati Citra Pertiwi, an alumnus of English Education (PBI) who will teach at Songsermsasana Vitaya School for one year since May 2016 to May 2017.

Further, this event was attended by Head of Students and Drs. Hendro Setyono, SE. Msi. (Head of Alumni Bureau (BIMAWA)) and Ida Puspita,M.A.Res. (Director of International Office), lecturers and staff of International Office.

Ida Puspita, M.A.Res. (Director of International Office ) said, “ This program has been conducted since 2013 and one of excellent international programs in UAD. Through this program, UAD trains students to face Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN (MEA).”

She added, “We believe that this program give students more experiences to compete in ASEAN Economic Global”.

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