Yogyakarta, September 24^th, 2025 – The academic atmosphere at the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (GS UNY) became increasingly dynamic with the presence of a delegation from the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The visit not only served as a forum for continuing discussions on ongoing collaborations but also marked an important milestone with the signing of a cooperation agreement, held in conjunction with the Summer Course program “International Practice in TVET Development” on September 22–26, 2025.

The engaging discussions explored a wide range of strategic opportunities for collaboration between GS UNY and UKM. Potential areas of cooperation include organizing a Summer Course at UKM, implementing teacher development programs in science through UKM’s STEM Training Center, and expanding academic mobility initiatives such as visiting professors, joint supervision, lecturer exchanges, and student mobility programs.

A significant highlight of the event was the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Education, UKM, and seven study programs at GS UNY: the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Vocational and Technology Education, the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Educational Research and Evaluation, the Doctoral Program in Educational Sciences, the Master’s Program in Human Resource Management, and the Doctoral Program in Educational Sciences. This step symbolizes the strong commitment of both institutions to strengthen international networks, broaden access to cross-border academic experiences, and encourage joint innovations.

The collaborative event concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Sattar Bin Rasul, M.Sc. Ind. Eng., Dr. Mohamad Hidir Bin Muhamad Salim, and Dr. Nur Atiqah Binti Jalaludin, in recognition of their valuable contributions. With this strengthened synergy, GS UNY and UKM are optimistic about fostering an academic ecosystem that is not only locally grounded but also globally competitive and impactful.