Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) continues its collaboration with Bina Nusantara University (BINUS) through various strategic initiatives in a series of U.N. SDGs Open Pedagogy Fellowship Asia Chapter events, Tuesday (4/6) at the BINUS Jakarta Campus. UMSU Vice Rector III for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation, Dr. Rudianto, M.Si pinned ulos to BINUS University Rector Dr. Nelly, S. Kom., M.M., CSCA as a symbol of appreciation and friendship.
In addition, ulos were also given to representatives from Montgomery College USA, Dr. Shinta Hernandez and Dr. Michael Mills, as a sign of respect. UMSU itself sent three lecturer delegates for this event: the Head of BIPA, Dr. Cut Novita Srikandi, the Head of Language Center, Muhammad Rafi, and the Head of MBKM Unit, Abdurahman Zuhdi.
Montgomery College USA initiated this program in 2020, and UMSU joined in 2023, along with BINUS University as the Asian representative. Several other universities come from the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
Looking ahead, the Rector of BINUS University and the Vice Rector of UMSU have committed to continued collaboration in various activities. Building on their successful partnership in the MBKM Bela Negara and UN SDGs Open Pedagogy Fellowship programs, the two universities are now preparing to participate in the European Higher Education Expo in Toulouse, France, in September 2024.
BINUS is known as one of the best private campuses in Indonesia with a very aggressive international reputation. Likewise, UMSU, which has long been accredited as Superior, has also started taking steps towards a world-class campus by building domestic and foreign cooperation. With this collaboration, UMSU can learn a lot from BINUS, which is currently leading.
This growing collaboration is expected to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions and provide significant benefits for students and lecturers at both universities.