The visit to HAS Green Academy in Den Bosch Netherlands was carried out to fulfill an invitation from HAS Green Academy which was a follow-up to the previous visit from HAS Green Academy. Where one of the teaching staff from HAS Green Academy had visited in order to provide a short lecture for 2 weeks at Pattimura University.

During the return visit of the Pattimura University delegation at HAS Green Academy, matters related to increasing cooperation in the academic field between the two parties were discussed, which were then stated in the form of signing an MoU at the university level and signing a PKS at the Postgraduate Study / Postgraduate level.

The visit of the delegation from Pattimura University to Ghent University aims to explore the possibility of implementing more detailed academic cooperation between the two parties. Furthermore, this visit also aims to provide support to one of the teaching staff at Pattimura University from FKIP who is currently studying to obtain a doctorate in Linguistics at Ghent University. With the presence of teaching staff who can conduct doctoral studies at Ghent University, Belgium, this further opens up opportunities for further cooperation in the academic field between the two parties. Things that can be done to improve academic cooperation were discussed during the visit of the Pattimura University delegation to Ghent University.

On this visit, a Letter of Support was signed for the teaching staff of Pattimura University who are currently conducting doctoral studies at Ghent University. The signing of the Letter of Support was carried out by the Vice Chancellor for General Administration and Finance of Pattimura University, witnessed by Prof. Vogl from Ghent University as the supervisor for the teaching staff of Pattimura University who are currently conducting doctoral studies at Ghent University.

In general, the visit to HAS Green Academy in the Netherlands and Ghent University in Belgium can provide an overview of the prospects for further cooperation in the academic field for Pattimura University in the future with the two university partners. This has been stated in the form of an MoU, PKS and Letter of Support which officially provides the basis for more intense and sustainable academic cooperation between Pattimura University and each partner, HAS Green Academy in the Netherlands and Ghent University in Belgium.

The delegation from Pattimura University who visited the Netherlands and Belgium consisted of:

1. Vice Rector for General Administration and Finance, Prof. Dr. Pieter Kakisina, M.Si
2. Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Richard B. Luhulima, ST., MT.
3. Prof. Dr. Agustinus Tupamahu, Postgraduate Lecturer
4. Jonny Latuny, ST., M.Eng., Ph.D, Head of International Office
5. Dr. Anderson L. Palinussa, Lecturer of Mathematics Education Study Program, FKIP

Objectives

1. Increasing cooperation in the academic field for the next 5 years through the signing of the MoU between Pattimura University and HAS Green Academy Belgium.
2. Discussing the details of cooperation in the academic field and putting it in the form of a PKS document between the Postgraduate Program at Pattimura University and the Office for International Projects of HAS Green Academy.
3. Building cooperation in the field of further study abroad / Belgium for Pattimura University teaching staff at Ghent University.
4. Expanding cooperation for other study programs at Pattimura University with related study programs at HAS Green Academy and Ghent University.

Visit to HAS Green Academy – Den Bosch Netherlands

Activity Details:

1. Signing of MoU between Pattimura University and HAS Green Academy.
2. Signing of the PKS Document between the Postgraduate Program of Pattimura University and the International Projects HAS Green Academy.

During a visit to HAS Green Academy, on November 4-5, 2024, the Pattimura University delegation reviewed several available academic facilities and held discussions on the following matters:

1. During a visit to the Digital Innovation Lab, technical matters related to the use of digital technology to support lectures and research on the environment were discussed, such as the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in monitoring environmental conditions in urban areas in the smart city program with examples of measuring environmental temperature at certain locations in a city to determine the thermal stress conditions in the urban environment at the locations where the temperature measurements were carried out.
2. Visit to the Applied Science Lab, reviewing IoT applications in the field of Animal Husbandry. In this Lab, the Pattimura University delegation was given a presentation on the use of IoT-based technology to monitor the condition of cattle in the field. From the results of the presentation and discussion / question and answer, the Pattimura University delegation got an overview of the technology used, for example, to monitor the movement of each cow in the field, an Apple Tag device is used. Where GPS-based position information can be sent from the Applie Tag device to the Dashboard System which can then be displayed in the form of a position map on the monitor screen.
3. Virtual Reality (VR) for Education, during a visit to the Digital Lab Innovation, the Pattimura University delegation also held a discussion on the use of virtual reality equipment in the academic field. From the trials conducted, it was understood that this VR equipment can be used to show students difficult or previously unvisited places or locations in order to study, for example, the topology, vegetation conditions of the location, and others.
4. Visit to the greenhouse for plants such as tomatoes, strawberries and others. During this visit, the Pattimura University delegation conducted a question and answer session regarding the automatic system for providing water and nutrients to each plant, the sensors used, and the automatic water distribution system used in irrigation installations in the greenhouse.
5. The Pattimura University delegation also had the opportunity to see the general curriculum structure used at HAS Green Academy through a presentation / presentation of the S1 curriculum. From the presentation and Q&A conducted, a general picture was obtained that the theory was given in the first and second years, while for the third and fourth years it was more directed towards research projects of the students’ choice. For example, processing projects for commodities such as vanilla, chocolate and coffee. 6. One of the members of the Pattimura University delegation in this case Prof. Kakisina conveyed the discourse for the possibility of a double degree program between Pattimura University and HAS Green Academy for related study programs in both institutions.

Visit to Ghent University – Ghent Belgium

Things That Can Be Followed Up

With the signing of the MoU between Pattimura University and PKS between the University’s Postgraduate Program and HAS Green Academy, there are several things that can be followed up as follows:

1. Following up on the possibility of exchanging teaching staff, where Pattimura University can invite teaching staff from HAS Green Academy to be able to provide online lectures in study programs with the same or equivalent subjects.
2. Reviewing the possibility of a double degree program between HAS Green Academy and Pattimura University in related faculties / study programs.
3. Following up on the possibility of utilizing External examiners from HAS Green Academy in dissertation examination activities in the postgraduate program.
4. Exploring the expansion of cooperation in the field of joint research, especially with the Faculty of Agriculture, for example in related study programs that focus on animal husbandry, horticulture, commodity processing such as cocoa, vanilla, and coffee
5. Expansion of cooperation for the Faculty of Fisheries in the field of Aqua Culture with related study programs at Ghent University.
6. Expansion of cooperation for FKIP in the English and German Study Programs, through a research project from one of the Unpatti teaching staff who is currently studying for a doctorate at Ghent University. This can be done by involving FKIP lecturers and students in related study programs to be involved in the research, so that they can have international academic experience in working on joint research projects in data collection, data analysis and writing reports / dissertations.

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

On 21^st of June 2024, The Unpatti delegation had official meeting with Prof. Akira Sano, MD, PhD the President of Kagoshima University, Prof. Masashi Yamamoto (Director of International Center for Island Studies) and Sota Yamamoto (Senior Staff of Intenational Center for Island Studies). At the of the meeting an MoA document was signed by Rector of Universitas Pattimura and President of Kagoshima University. The MoA covers 5 years period which is from 2024 – 2029.

The visit was also aimed to explore broader academic cooperation between Unpatti and Kagoshima University. In order to broaden the future academic cooperation. As the result of discussion during the meeting several points have been highlighted, these are:

• Development of joint research programs in the fields of agriculture and marine science. Both universities agreed to explore research projects that can have a positive impact on society, especially those related to the sustainability of natural resources and environmentally friendly technologies.
• Lecturer and researcher exchange programs to strengthen the academic capacity of both universities. The discussion emphasized the importance of academic mobility to improve the quality of education and research at both institutions.
• Collaboration in international journal publications. It is hoped that this collaboration will produce quality and internationally recognized publications, which in turn will enhance the reputation of both universities.

Both Representatives of International Office of Universitas Pattimura and Kagoshima University had meet to discuss possible cooperation. The meeting was attended counterparts from International Office of Kagoshima University, Naruse Masaya, Manager of International Cooperation Division and Horai Ayumi from International Student Affairs.

In the meeting, various opportunities for student exchange between the two universities were discussed. Some of the points discussed include:

• Student exchange schemes for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Both parties agreed to develop exchange programs that allow students from both universities to study and gain experience abroad.
• Support for facilities and accommodation for students participating in exchange programs. This discussion emphasized the importance of providing adequate facilities to ensure the comfort and safety of students participating in exchange programs.
• Development of orientation programs and cultural training for foreign students. Both universities are committed to helping foreign students adapt to the new environment and understand the local culture.

The Delegation of Pattimura University delegation had a meeting with Prof. Kei Kawai from the International Center for Island Studies. The meeting is focused on discussing ongoing research collaborations and future research plans. Some of the research projects discussed which included:

• Research on the sustainability of natural resources in the archipelago. Both universities agreed to explore research projects that could have a positive impact on communities in the archipelago.
• Collaboration in the development of environmentally friendly agricultural and marine technologies. This discussion emphasized the importance of developing technologies that can increase agricultural and marine productivity without damaging the environment.
• Exchange of data and publication of joint research results. It is hoped that this collaboration will produce quality and internationally recognized publications, which in turn will improve the reputation of both universities.