Monday, December 5th, 2022 – The Biotechnology Study Program held a meeting with international partners from Ibaraki University, represented by Prof. Tatsuo Sato, PhD, Dr. Kikuchi Ashina, and Assoc. Prof. Sakagami Nobuo Ph.D.
On that occasion, a discussion was held on the continuation of the Double Degree (DD) collaboration program for Master of Biotechnology students of Universitas Gadjah Mada who had been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Ibaraki University delegation also submitted a new program proposal in the form of a non-degree student exchange for Master of Biotechnology students. In this student exchange program, students have the opportunity to carry out research for 2-5 months at Ibaraki University. Students completing the program will receive a certificate signed by the Deans of both parties (Ibaraki University and Gadjah Mada University) in addition to joint publication opportunities. The activity closed with a discussion on the possibility of joint research collaboration and the exchange of souvenirs.