Unhas and Three Japanese Universities Collaborate on Quality Enhancement
Makassar — The Faculty of Nursing at Hasanuddin University (Unhas) has partnered with Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Okayama University, and Kanazawa University in Japan to enhance learning quality and strengthen the global competitiveness of students.
Speaking in Makassar on Tuesday, Syahrul Said, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Nursing, Unhas, stated that this cross-border partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange, cross-cultural experience, and collaborative research that will improve learning quality and competitiveness.
“It also represents a strategic step in building a productive and sustainable international academic atmosphere,” he said.
Syahrul emphasised the importance of developing joint research with the three partner universities as the foundation for long-term collaboration in nursing.
“The stronger our collaboration becomes—not just in terms of inbound or outbound mobility, but also in opening opportunities for students to gain international experience and strengthen the academic atmosphere—represents one of our strategic outcomes,” he explained.
From the partner institutions, Fusayo Kobayashi from Niigata University of Health and Welfare expressed appreciation for the reception and academic interaction fostered throughout the programme.
Andi Masyitha Irwan, Head of the International Affairs Office at Unhas, emphasised that the university possesses diverse faculties and fields of knowledge with potential for collaboration through broader and more integrated international schemes.
She encouraged similar programmes to be expanded to doctoral level to strengthen research collaboration and reputable scientific publications.
“Through active international activities, participants not only gain academic experience but also cross-cultural learning that enriches their global perspective,” Masyitha explained.
The programme, scheduled to run until 17 March 2026, features a series of academic and clinical activities, including visits to teaching hospitals, community health centres, psychiatric hospitals, and wound care clinics. Students will also participate in class sit-ins for courses in Palliative Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, and Maternity Nursing to gain a comprehensive understanding of nursing practice in Indonesia.