Universitas Gadjah Mada of Indonesia and MMSU partner for joint programs and research
By Wimbledon Bosque
New opportunities for joint academic programs and research are set to emerge after Mariano Marcos State University and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 16.
Present during the virtual MOU signing were MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr., Vice President for Academic Affairs Aris Reynold Cajigal, and UGM Vice Rector for Education and Learning Wening Udasmoro, who represented UGM Rector Ova Emilia.
Dr. Manzano said he is honored to partner with UGM and stressed the importance of collaboration between the two institutions. “Partnerships like this allow us to combine our expertise and resources to deliver stronger programs, advance research, and better serve the communities in the ASEAN spirit,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Cajigal expressed optimism that the collaboration will open opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity building, particularly in pharmacy and food science, while allowing MMSU to learn from UGM’s established programs in these fields.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the two universities, including the exchange of students, professors, and research scholars; the conduct of joint research projects; and the organization of lectures, conferences, seminars, and symposia. The partnership also covers the exchange of guest faculty members and academic information and materials to enhance institutional development and management.
Under the agreement, collaborative activities will focus on programs and research centers of shared interest. For MMSU, these include the Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center, the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program, and the Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology program.
Specific initiatives and activities will be implemented through separate agreements that will outline detailed plans within the overall framework of the MOU.
Mar, 25, 2026 08:28:am
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