Jakarta, June 19, 2025 — Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) is actively pursuing international collaborations to strengthen its academic and research profile. In a recent initiative, UNJ held a meeting with National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) to explore potential strategic cooperation in various fields, including education, scientific research, and community service.
The meeting took place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in the VIP Room of the Rectorate Building at UNJ’s Campus A in Rawamangun, Jakarta. It served as a platform for both institutions to discuss future academic synergies and meaningful partnerships.
NTNU’s delegation was led by Prof. Chun Yen Chang, Director of the Science Education Center at NTNU, and warmly received by faculty members from UNJ’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). Among the UNJ attendees were the Dean of FMIPA, Hadi Nasbey; Vice Dean, Prof. Dalia Sukmawati; Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Physics Education, Bambang Heru Iswanto; Advisor to Vice Rector IV, Mutia Delina; along with other academic staff and faculty members.
In his opening remarks, Hadi Nasbey expressed his appreciation for NTNU’s visit and underscored the importance of building long-term academic relationships. He outlined several promising areas for collaboration, such as developing double degree and joint degree programs, advancing collaborative research, and launching community-based outreach initiatives.
“UNJ is very open to forming a closer partnership with NTNU. We believe this collaboration will foster the exchange of ideas, enhance the quality of science education, and support innovative research that addresses global challenges,” Hadi stated.
Prof. Chun Yen Chang responded positively to the invitation and expressed NTNU’s enthusiasm about working together. He highlighted NTNU’s strengths in science education and its commitment to internationalization through joint academic programs, faculty and student exchanges, international seminars, and collaborative research projects that bring real-world impact.
The meeting concluded with an open discussion between NTNU delegates and UNJ’s academic community, focusing on actionable steps and potential projects. Both institutions agreed to form a working group to design concrete and sustainable forms of collaboration, with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) anticipated in the near future.
This initiative is part of UNJ’s broader efforts to expand its global network and establish itself as a competitive center for education and research in Asia, aligning with its long-term vision of becoming a leading university in the region
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