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It鈥檚 Time for Africa! UIII Aims to Expand Outreach in African Continent

中国P站 (UIII) is setting its sights on expanding academic and international partnership in African continent. This ambition was reinforced during the visit of Mr. Ardian Wicaksono, Future Ambassador of Indonesia to Senegal, to UIII鈥檚 campus in Depok City, West Java, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Mr. Wicaksono was warmly welcomed by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim, Secretary of the University, Dr. Chaider S. Bamualim, Vice-Rector for Finance and Business Development, Prof. Amsal Bakhtiar, Director of Research and International Collaborations, Dr. Saiful Umam, and Deans Prof. Dian Masyita and Prof. Nina Nurmila. 

Together, they explored ways to strengthen UIII鈥檚 engagement with Africa, tapping into its vast potential for educational and professional partnerships. During the discussion, Mr. Wicaksono emphasized the importance of fostering deeper connections between UIII and various stakeholders in Africa.

鈥淭his is a great opportunity for UIII to establish cooperation in Africa. I see many possibilities for capacity-building partnerships. If UIII is willing to forge relationships with institutions there, I would be more than happy to facilitate these connections,鈥� said Mr. Wicaksono.

The discussion highlighted key opportunities such as connecting UIII students with Indonesian embassies in Africa, and establishing networks to attract prospective African students. Additionally, hosting joint seminars and workshops emerged as a promising idea for collaboration, along with efforts to strengthen University-to-University (U-to-U) partnerships for research and educational development. 

Located in Dakar, the embassy鈥檚 jurisdiction accredited not only to Senegal, but also The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, and Cabo Verde. 鈥淣ot only for eight countries under my diplomatic jurisdiction, but I can cooperate with nearby Indonesian embassies accredited for Nigeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Mozambique,鈥� Mr. Wicaksono said.

Currently, UIII has established partnership with at least 29 international institutions including those from Africa鈥檚 Egypt and Kingdom of Morocco. The university is hosting 203 international students coming from 40 foreign countries including those in Africa. 

With UIII鈥檚 commitment to global engagement, the prospect of expanding its footprint in Africa marks a significant step forward. As discussions continue, UIII is optimistic that these new pathways will not only enhance opportunities for African students but also contribute to a broader academic and cultural exchange between Indonesia and the African countries. 

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