Demonstrating its strong commitment to international academic collaboration, CUCAS Indonesia, in partnership with University Al-Azhar Indonesia (UAI), hosted a key session of the Guangdong–Indonesia Education Cooperation Week 2025 on September 25, 2025.
The event brought together representatives from Indonesian universities and polytechnics, along with delegations from leading Chinese polytechnics, to explore new opportunities for academic cooperation and industry-linked partnerships.
Building Global Bridges in Education and Talent Development
The initiative seeks to bridge higher education and industry in developing high-quality human resources while expanding scholarship opportunities for Indonesian students.
By fostering direct collaboration between Chinese and Indonesian institutions, the event reaffirmed both countries’ shared commitment to advancing education, innovation, and global competitiveness.
“The establishment of the Confucius Institute marks an important step for UAI in strengthening academic, cultural, and industrial collaboration between Indonesia and China,” said Prof. Dr. Ir. Asep Saefuddin, M.Sc., Rector of University Al-Azhar Indonesia.
Strategic Participation from China and Indonesia
The Chinese delegation, led by Mr. Zhao Pengfei, Chairman of the Guangdong Education Association of International Exchange, emphasized that the collaboration seeks to bridge universities and industries in developing future-ready human capital.
In Guangdong Province, there are approximately 20,000 to 30,000 industries, yet only about 25 have been fully supported through existing academic–industry partnerships. The delegation noted that this initiative aims to expand those collaborations substantially by providing scholarship opportunities and educational support for Indonesian universities to engage in joint programs and research.
Representing UAI, alongside the Rector, were Vice Rectors Ir. Ade Suryanti, M.M., IPU., and Dr. Faisal Hendra, Lc., M.A., together with Head of the International Affairs and Partnership Office, Dr. Mohamad Ghozali Moenawar, Lc., M.M., Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Dr. Lusi Lian Piantari, S.S., M.Hum., and Dean of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Dr. Drs. Fidesrinur, M.Pd.
Their participation underscored UAI’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and fostering a global perspective within its academic and professional development programs.
A Symbol of Enduring Partnership
The event concluded with an exchange of tokens between UAI, the Guangdong delegation, and partner universities as a symbol of academic friendship and mutual respect.
Part of a broader three-day collaboration series across several institutions, this event highlighted the growing synergy between Indonesia and China in preparing globally competent human resources for the future. (DA)
