The visit was conducted rom October 23 to October 27, 2024. The main agenda of the vsiit was to attend the Education Exhibition which aimed to provide access of information to the people of Timor Leste who are interested in continuing their higher education studies in Indonesia, especially at Pattimura University, and also to establish cooperation with various participating universities which attended the education exhibition.

During the visit, a presentation was provided regarding the profile of Unpatti along with information on studying at Pattimura University. It was delivered by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni, Dr. Nur Aida Kubangun, S.Pd., M.Pd. Which then continued with a public lecture delivered by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) who also part of Unpatti delegation. The events took place at the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae on October 24, 2024.

The official visit also carries out the mission to strengthening international networks in increasing Unpatti’s existence in the scope of world educational institutions. This was realized by signing the MoU and MoA between Pattimura University and the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae and the Universidade de Dili. The visit was also aimed to attract prospective foreign students from Timor Leste to study at Pattimura University.

The Pattimura University delegation who made an official trip to Timor Leste were:

1. Dr. Nur Aida Kubangun, S.Pd., M.Pd, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni
2. Prof. Dr. Dominggus Rumahlatu, S.Pd.,M.Pd, Deputy Director for Academic and Student Affairs of the Postgraduate Program
3. Ir. Prulley Annette Uneputty, M.Phill, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
4. Frijona Fabiola Lokollo, S.Pi.,M.Si, Head of the Department of Marine Sciences
5. Hetty Greta Siwabessy, Staff of the International Office

In addition to the delegation, there were also lectures from Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of Universitas Pattimura which consists of Prof. Aholiab Watloly, Dr. Josep Ufie and Dr. Said Lestaluhu.

The objectives of the visit to Timor Leste are as follows:

1. Increasing the existence of Unpatti in the international world through higher education meetings abroad
2. Promoting the advantages and uniqueness of Unpatti
3. Exploring cooperation on the tri dharma of Higher Education with new partners
4. Building a network of cooperation with various Universities and Educational Institutions that are also participants
5. Obtaining prospective foreign students who come to study at Unpatti
6. Netting potential prospective students from Timor Leste to study at Pattimura University.

Activities of the delegation:

1. Preparation of Pattimura University exhibition stand, October 23, 2024
2. Education Exhibition October 24 – 26, 2024. On the first day of the exhibition, the Pattimura University booth was visited by more than 330 students from Timor Leste who were very enthusiastic about seeking information about the educational programs owned by Pattimura University. The total number of visitors to the Pattimura University exhibition booth was visited by 538 people in 3 days of the exhibition
3. Signing of the MoU and MoA with Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae
4. Public Lecture with UNTL students. One of the agendas scheduled by the Indonesian Cultural Center for each university involved in the exhibition activities is a public lecture activity at universities in Timor Leste. Pattimura University, represented by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni together with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance together with one of the professors of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, had the opportunity to hold a public lecture at the Universidade Timor Lorosae on October 24, 2024.
5. Signing of the MoU and MoA with the Universidade de Dili, October 25, 2024.
6. Presentation related to the Pattimura University Profile on October 26, 2026 related to the University Profile with the Theme “‘Excellence in Island-Based Education and Innovation by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni, Dr. Nur Aida Kubangun, S.Pd., M.Pd.

Follow-up actions that will be carried out after the education exhibition are:

1. Coordinating with the academic field regarding the time and procedures for registering foreign students at Unpatti for both S1, S2 and S3 programs.
2. Create a WhatsApp group to disseminate lecture information for prospective Timor Leste students who have registered.
3. Identify the implementation of cooperation that can be carried out immediately with 2 Universities in Timor Leste that have signed the MoU and MoA

Delegation of Pattimura university which attended the forum consists of official as follows,

1. Prof. Dr. Fredy Leiwakabessy, M.Pd – Rector of Pattimura University
2. Dr. Yoisye Lopulalan, S.Pi., M.Si – Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
3. Ir. Theodora Matrutty, M.Si – Lecturer, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
4. Dr. Theophanny Paula Theresia Rampisela, S.Psi., M.Ed – Secretary of the International Office’

The program of Business Forum Events are as follows:

• 1. Opening Session
  a. 10.03 – 10.06: Opening remarks by Mrs. Celyanda Goeltom, Chair of Festival Indonesia Inc.
  b. 10.07 – 10.22: Keynote remarks by HE Dr. Siswo Pramono, Indonesian Ambassador to Australia and Vanuatu, highlighting Indonesia’s potential as a strategic investment partner for Australia.
  c. 10.23 – 10.38: Keynote remarks by Dr. Riyatno, Deputy for Investment Climate Development, BKPM, explaining investment policies in Indonesia to attract Australian investors.
• 2. Discussion Session
  a. 10.45 – 11.35: Topic “Business Opportunities in Indonesia’s Tourism and Digital Technology Sectors” presented by Haryo Yudho Sedewo, followed by a discussion on investment opportunities for Australian pension funds and private funds in Indonesia by Stuart M. Rees and Steven Tirtawidjaja.
  b. 11.40 – 12.30: Session “Landscape of Indonesia’s Digital Technology and Economy” by Boni Pudjianto, Ph.D, followed by presentations from Prashil Singh from RMIT University and Marco Bardelli discussing opportunities for the Indonesian digital technology industry. Anggia Meisesari also discussed the development of telematics in various sectors.
• 3. Special Session and Closing
  a. 12.35 – 13.15: Presentation on “Investment Opportunities in Central Papua” by Dr. Ribka Haluk, as well as a discussion on doing business in Indonesia by Shiraz Engineer from Asialink Business Academy and a presentation on the Indonesia Golden Visa Programme by Agus Abdul Majid.
  b. 13.15 – 13.25: Closing remarks by Mr. Kuncoro Waseso, Indonesian Consul General to Victoria and Tasmania.

Results and Benefits of the Visit – The presence of Universitas Pattimura in this forum provides several strategic benefits, including:

1. Increasing the profile of Universitas Pattimura in the focus of investors and the international community, with the hope of opening up potential for academic and research collaboration, especially in the field of marine and fisheries.
2. Establishing Networks with Stakeholders: The delegation had the opportunity to interact directly with speakers from the government, education, and industry sectors, expanding networks for opportunities for academic and research collaboration.
3. Understanding the Investment Potential in Indonesia, especially in the fields of tourism and digital technology, which are relevant to the development of community-based tourism and the potential for the digital economy in the Maluku region.

Universitas Pattimura’s participation in the Business Forum Festival Indonesia in Melbourne has strengthened strategic relationships and potential for cross-sector collaboration. This forum provides in-depth insights into investment and development opportunities in Indonesia, especially in the tourism, digital, and technology sectors that are in line with Pattimura University’s vision in supporting sustainable development in the Maluku region.
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