The officials of Pattimura University which also attended the event are Head of International Office Jonny Latuny, and International Office staff Hetty G. Siwabessy,
The delegation also consists of four students which represented Universtas Pattimura in the ASEAN Week Program 2025 held at FTP University. The students are Friela J. Sekewael (English Language Program of Teacher Training Faculty), Maria J. A. Batlajery (Economics and Business Faculty), Juliandro F. Matahelumual (English Language Program of Teacher Training Faculty) and Faith J. Sahumena (Faculty of Law).

Universitas Pattimura Officials. After MoU signing (L-R): Hetty G. Siwabessy, Jonny Latuny, and Dr. Ruslan H.S. Tawari

The signing ceremony began with presentations from each university to further explore the potential and strengths that can be leveraged through the collaboration. This was followed by technical discussions regarding program implementation, which is planned to begin next year. The future collaboration will encompass various strategic areas, including student and faculty exchanges, research collaboration, information technology training, curriculum development, and innovation- and business-based entrepreneurship programs. Both parties also agreed to encourage joint activities that support the internationalization of education and enhance graduate competitiveness.

Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information Systems, Dr. Ruslan H. S. Tawari, emphasized that this partnership is a positive step in expanding Pattimura University’s international network, particularly in Southeast Asia. Through this collaboration, students and faculty are expected to gain cross-border learning experiences that will enrich their academic insights and professional skills. FPT University, one of Vietnam’s leading universities and a leader in technology and business, welcomed this collaboration.

During the welcome ceremony (L-R wearing blue jacket): Friela J. Sekewael, Faith J. Sahumena, Maria J. A. Batlajery, and Juliandro F. Matahelumual

As a concrete demonstration of this initial step in the collaboration between the two universities, Pattimura University sent four students from the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and Business, and the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education to participate in the “ASEAN Week Program” cultural exchange program, which took place from August 18-21, 2025, at the FPT University campus in Da Nang. Both institutions believe that there are ample opportunities for collaboration, particularly in the development of applied research, digital innovation, and student entrepreneurship.

During the welcome ceremony (L-R): IO Staff: Hetty G. Siwabessy and students: Juliandro F. Matahelumual, Maria J. A. Batlajery, Friela J. Sekewael, and Faith J. Sahumena

Student representatives of Universitas Pattimura (L-R): Friela J. Sekewael, Maria J. A. Batlajery, Faith J. Sahumena, and Juliandro F. Matahelumual

All participants at Closing Ceremony of the ASEAN Week Program 2025.

Rambu Yati Randandima, Manager of Start-Up 3S (Sumba Sustainable Solutions) contributed to this panel discussion through an example of the implementation of the use of solar power plants on Sumba Island. The solar power generation units provided in the villages provide benefits where the community becomes more productive in an effort to increase household income. For example, the availability of electricity at night provides an opportunity for housewives to be able to weave cloth and weave crafts which will later be sold so that they can increase the income of each household. In this context, the use of clean energy in the form of solar power opens up opportunities for empowering women’s craft skills in the village in the form of increasing economic income which then contributes to increasing family welfare in rural areas that are electrified by the electricity system on Sumba Island.

Panel Discussions on the theme: Capitalising on Clean Energy: Growth in Indonesia and Australia’s Green Economy
Organised by the Australian Embassy and Pattimura University as part of the #AUSSIEBANGET RoadShow 2025.

Panelists

1. Dr. Muriel Watt AM, Solar energy systems expert
2. Dr. Wulfilla Maximillian Rumaherang, Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, UNPATTI
3. Mrs. Rambu Yati Randandima, 3S Start-Up Manager (Sumba Sustainable Solutions)

Moderator: Dr. Jonny Latuny (Head of UNPATTI International Office)

Highlights from each Panelist

1. Highlights from Dr. Muriel Watt AM

Explaining the development of the clean energy implementation roadmap in the form of a solar power generation system in Australia, as well as the challenges faced. It is explained that the implementation of clean energy in the form of utilizing sunlight using solar cells to generate electricity began in Australia in the 1980s. In this era, the use of solar energy was limited to providing electricity for communication equipment in rural areas in Australia. Entering the 1990s, the use of solar energy began to be used in homes on a small scale, then in the 2000s, it increased to a larger scale of use in homes by installing solar panels on the roof of the house.

The challenges faced in the early use of solar power generation systems in Australia for approximately 40 years were in things like providing reliable systems that could be used for a long period of time. With the availability of reliable systems, it will reduce the need for maintenance/repair processes on equipment placed in remote areas in the Australian interior, which require 3-4 days of travel to reach. Dr. Muriel emphasized that the provision of reliable systems is very important to promote the use of solar power systems for electricity supply. People will tend to choose to use systems that perform well, rarely break down, and function according to needs.

The support that Australia can provide to Indonesia in the context of utilizing Clean Energy is by providing an opportunity for Indonesia to be able to use the standardization of the solar power grid system that is already available in Australia to be adapted for use in Indonesia. This will be able to accelerate the development of Clean Energy utilization where experiences in solving challenges from the 1980s to the present can be adapted for use in Indonesia for the development of Clean Energy use.

2. Highlights from Mrs. Rambu Yati Randandima.

Mrs. Rambu contributed to this panel discussion through an example of the implementation of the use of solar power plants on Sumba Island. The solar power generation units provided in the villages provide benefits where the community becomes more productive in an effort to increase household income. For example, the availability of electricity at night provides an opportunity for housewives to be able to weave cloth and weave crafts which will later be sold so that they can increase the income of each household. In this context, the use of clean energy in the form of solar power opens up opportunities for empowering craft skills for women in the village in the form of increasing economic income which then contributes to increasing family welfare in rural areas that are electrified by the electricity system on Sumba Island.

3. Highlights Dr. Wulfilla Maximillian Rumaherang

Dr. Rumaherang gave his thoughts on the utilization of clean energy that has been carried out in the Unpatti environment, especially in the Faculty of Engineering. From an academic perspective, the curriculum / courses have been compiled with related course content such as Energy Conversion, Electrical Power Engineering, Solar Energy and others which integrally provide knowledge about clean energy / renewable energy to students during their education. Thus, it is expected that graduates have knowledge and expertise in the field of clean energy which is certainly useful for graduates to be able to pursue a career after completing higher education.

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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Introduction
The existence of Pattimura University in an international body or organization is absolutely necessary to be able to follow and improve the development process of academic cooperation towards the goal of becoming a world class university. Based on this, Pattimura University as one of the state universities in Indonesia needs to build a network and actively participate in organizations or bodies that are formed to improve academic and research cooperation between countries or those with an international scope.

The Indonesia-Korea Public Universities Academic Network (PUAN) Consortium is one of the consortiums formed to build and strengthen cooperation in the academic and research fields between Pukyong University in Busan, South Korea and state universities in Indonesia. This consortium has an annual agenda that is implemented to discuss various aspects to improve the performance and benefits of the consortium. For 2024, the host is South Korea so that the annual meeting activities will be held at Pukyong University Busan, South Korea, which will be held from May 22 to 23, 2024.

Basis for Official Travel Permit
Permit from the Ministry of State Secretariat No: B-022379/Kemensetneg/Set/KTLN/LN.01.20/05/2024 for Vice Chancellor as the leader of the delegation and No: B-015621/Kemensetneg/Set/KTLN/LN.01.20/05/2024 for other delegation members.

Delegation members:
1. Dr. Ruslan H. S. Tawari (Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation and Information System)
2. Dr. Pieter T. H. Berhitu (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering)
3. Jonny Latuny, ST., M.Eng, Ph.D (Head of the International Office)
4. Daniel G. Louhenapessy, S.Pi, M.Si (Head of the PSP Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries)
5. Agustinus Ufie, S.Pd., M.Pd (Secretary General of IKAPATTI)

Activities:
Discussion of the renewal and signing of the Consortium Statute
In the meeting between the PKNU delegation and the Delegations from State Universities from Indonesia that are members of the consortium, a discussion was held regarding the contents of the objectives section of the PUAN Consortium Statute. From the results of the subsequent discussion, important matters were agreed upon which are renewals of the points contained as the objectives of the Consortium, which are as follows:

Objectives of the PUAN Consortium:

• a) develop a network of partner universities with real connections in order to improve the quality of education, science-technology and internationalization;
• b) develop, in a long term, to a prestigious educational consortium/association, which shall bring about a global connection among prestigious and active universities;
• c) encourage cooperation between members of the Consortium and the development of effective networks. The cooperation would include but not limit to: exchange of students and academic staff; credits recognition/transfer; research collaboration (research groups, international conferences, researcher exchange, scientific journal operation); sharing experience of university management towards sustainable development by empowering and advancing technology and enhancing society engagement through knowledge and technological transfer;
• d) promote university values and benefits for member institutions; and offer valuable services in higher education and research;
• e) give active support and guidance to Members of the Consortium in their development in higher education and research and in enhancing their contributions to society;
• f) develop the mutual programs in Higher Education and Science-Technology between members; and between the Consortium and the rest of the world.

Founding Members
The Universities/Institutes which are Founding Members are as follows:

1. IPB University (IPB), Indonesia
2. Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), Indonesia
3. Pukyong National University (PKNU), Republic of Korea
4. Universitas Mataram (UNRAM), Indonesia
5. Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG), Indonesia
6. Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), Indonesia
7. Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Indonesia
8. Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED), Indonesia
9. Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Indonesia
10. Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia
11. Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Indonesia
12. Universitas Pattimura (UNPATTI), Indonesia
13. Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (UNDHIKSA), Indonesia
14. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Indonesia
15. Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia

List of University Leaders Participating in the Meeting

1. Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) – Rector Dr. Arif Satria
2. Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED) – Rector Dr. Ir. Akhmad Sodiq, M.Sc., Agr., IPU, ASEAN Eng.
3. Pukyong National University (PKNU) – President Youngsoo Jang
4. Universitas Mataram (UNRAM) – Rector Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M. Agr.St., Ph.D.
5. Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG) – Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Eduart Wolok
6. Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) – Rector Prof. Dr. Komarudin, M.Si
7. Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) – Rector Prof. Dr. Hariyono, M.Pd.
8. Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED) – Rector Prof. Dr. Baharuddin, S.T., M.Pd.
9. Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) – Rector Prof. Ganefri
10. Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) – Rector Prof. Dr. S Martono, M.Si.
11. Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) – Rector Prof. Dr. Sumaryanto, M.Kes., AIFO.
12. Universitas Pattimura (UNPATTI) – On behalf of Rector Dr. Ruslan H. S. Tawari – Vice Rector for Planning & Cooperation
13. Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (UNDIKSHA) – Rector Dr. I Wayan Lasmawan, M.Pd.
14. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) – Rector Prof. Dr. M. Solehuddin, M.Pd., M.A.
15. Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) – Daily Executive of Rector Dr. Chatarina Muliana, M.H.