Bandung, June 19, 2025 – The Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), in collaboration with its partner Termez University of Economics and Service (TUES), Uzbekistan, officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) as part of the International Summer Program titled “Exploring Diversity in Indonesia”, held from June 16–28, 2025.
The event began with the signing of the MoA by Prof. Eri Kurniawan, Ph.D. (Head of English Language and Literature Study Program, UPI) and Dr. Bazarov Sobir (Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, TUES). This agreement laid the foundation for collaboration in academic exchange, joint research, and cross-cultural programs.
On June 17, 2025, the program was officially opened at the FPBS Auditorium, attended by:
- Dr. Nat Nandi (Director of UPI’s Directorate of International Affairs)
- Prof. Tri Indri Hardini (Dean of FPBS)
- Prof. Sattarov Abdusamat (Rector of TUES)
- Yanty Wirza, Ph.D. (Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Partnership, FPBS)
After the opening, participants joined an Indonesian cultural orientation and a campus tour to assist in cultural adaptation.
Throughout the program, dozens of UPI faculty and students, along with delegates from TUES, actively engaged in intercultural activities, covering:
- Language and sociocultural topics
- Traditional arts such as dance, batik-making, traditional games, and culinary practices
- Educational field trips to Gedung Sate, the Asian-African Conference Museum, Braga Street, and Saung Angklung Udjo
The highlight of the International Summer Program will be group presentations by international participants and the closing ceremony on June 28, 2025.
This program is expected to serve as a strong foundation for sustainable collaboration, including:
- Student exchanges
- Dual degree programs
- Visiting scholar initiatives
FPBS UPI extends its sincere appreciation for the enthusiasm and support from all parties and hopes this initiative will further strengthen international academic networks and promote cross-cultural understanding for all participants.
(Teja Mustika)