UGM Partners with Thai University to Strengthen Global Networks and Research

Yogyakarta - The Faculty of Animal Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta has established a collaboration with the International College of Maejo University in Thailand, as an effort to strengthen global networks in enhancing the quality of research or studies.

Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science at UGM, Prof Budi Guntoro, in his statement in Yogyakarta on Sunday, said that the research collaboration was strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a few days ago.

“This collaboration not only expands international networks but also serves as a concrete step to improve the quality of research and scientific publications,” he said.

According to him, the collaboration is not merely ceremonial but is directly implemented through collaborative research involving lecturers and researchers from both institutions.

“We hope that the results of this joint research can provide real contributions to the development of animal science, particularly in addressing global challenges such as food security and sustainable agriculture,” he said.

He stated that one concrete form of this MoA is the implementation of joint research supported by UGM’s IJRA Equity grants.

In addition, he said, the MoA is also part of efforts to internationalise higher education.

“Especially in promoting flagship research programmes that not only have academic impact but also provide practical benefits to society,” said Prof Budi Guntoro.