The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI), continues to strengthen its internationalization efforts. On Wednesday (July 30th), FMIPA UI hosted a delegation from the School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh (UoE SBS), one of the world’s top universities, ranked among the top 50 globally.
The meeting took place at the UI FMIPA Central Administration Building, UI Depok Campus, and discussed collaboration opportunities in three main areas: double degree and joint degree programs, international student exchanges, and interdisciplinary research, especially in biology and life sciences.
The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (UI), Prof. Dede Djuhana, Ph.D., called this collaboration part of the faculty’s global strategy. “We want to build an internationally connected academic ecosystem. Strategic collaborations like this are an important foundation for improving the quality of our education and research,” said Prof. Dede. (delivered in English).
Prof. Dede also stated that FMIPA UI has consistently encouraged the development of superior research, one of which is in the field of biology. This effort is not only reflected in the various international collaborations established, but also in the global recognition achieved. In the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025, FMIPA UI is ranked 501–550 in the world for the Biological Sciences category. This achievement strengthens FMIPA UI’s position as one of the leading research centers in Southeast Asia, while also confirming its contribution to addressing various scientific challenges at the global level.
The University of Edinburgh itself has expressed its long-term commitment to collaborating with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia. “We don’t want to just be involved in one project. We want to build a sustainable relationship and mutually impact the development of science,” said Prof. Eric C. Schirmer, Director of Internationalization at UoE SBS. (delivered in English).
The delegation from the University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences (UoE SBS) consists of the UoE SBS Delegation consisting of Prof. Eric C. Schirmer (Director of Internationalization for Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences), Indre Petrauskaite (Head of International Operations for Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences), and Audrey Kon (Regional Director for Southeast Asia and Cross-Regional Projects for Edinburgh Global).
Meanwhile, from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UI, also present were Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Budiawan, Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Tito Latif Indra, S.Si., M.Si., Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration; Munawar Khalil, S.Si., M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D., Manager of Internationalization and Global Ranking; Dr. Lukmanda Evan Lubis, M.Si., F.Med., Manager of Cooperation, Ventures, and Alumni Relations; Dr. Dipo Aldila, S.Si., M.Si., Manager of Research and Community Service; Rika Tri Yunarti, S.Si., M.Eng., Ph.D., Manager of Education; Dr. Denny R. Silaban, M.Kom., Head of Academic Quality Assurance Unit; Prof. Dr. Anom Bowolaksono, Head of the Department of Biology; Dr. Dra. Dian Hendrayanti, M.Sc., Head of the Biology Masters & Doctoral Study Program; Dr. rer. nat. Yasman, Head of the Marine Science Masters Study Program; and Prof. Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, M.Si., Ph.D., Head of the Medical Physics Masters Study Program.
The two institutions agreed to continue intensive communication to develop concrete steps and a legal framework for academic cooperation. This collaboration is expected to strengthen the role of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Indonesia (UI) in addressing various global challenges, from climate change to biotechnology development and conservation.
