Padang, Universitas Andalas
Faterna Unand & Prince of Songkla University
International Academic Collaboration
PADANG, FATERNA UNAND – The Faculty of Animal Science (Faterna), Universitas Andalas, received an official visit from the Vice President of Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wirote Youravong.
The guest was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Prof. Dr. Ir. Mardiati Zain, MS, accompanied by the Vice Deans and Managers of Faterna Unand.
🌏 Strengthening International Collaboration
The meeting served as an important milestone in strengthening Faterna Unand's international collaboration network within the Southeast Asian region.
Several strategic areas of collaboration were discussed to create broader academic opportunities for lecturers, researchers, and students of both universities.
Four Strategic Cooperation Agendas
Joint Research & Publications
Strengthening research collaboration between researchers from both universities to boost publication output in reputable international journals.
Doctoral Opportunities
Opening pathways and providing access for Faterna Unand faculty members to pursue Doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) at Prince of Songkla University.
Student Mobility
Promoting student exchange initiatives to enhance students' global perspectives and international academic experiences.
Double Degree Programs
Initiating dual degree schemes for both Master's and Doctoral programs as part of international academic cooperation.
“Faterna Unand welcomes these collaboration opportunities and hopes that the planned initiatives will soon be realized to elevate academic quality and the faculty's international competitiveness.”
— Prof. Dr. Ir. Mardiati Zain, MS
Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Andalas
🤝 Strengthening Friendship and Partnership
The official visit concluded with a group photo session and an exchange of mementos as a symbol of mutual commitment and strong institutional friendship.
The collaboration is expected to open new opportunities for academic exchange, research partnerships, doctoral education, student mobility, and international degree programs between Faterna Unand and Prince of Songkla University.
Strengthening Global Collaboration • Advancing Academic Excellence
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