Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus) strengthens the collaboration with Yayasan Kesejahteraan Anak Indonesia or the Indonesian Child Welfare Foundation (ICWF). The agreement of the cooperation covers scholarships provided by a Belgian company, Colruyt Group. This cooperation is a form of concern related to the education of the young generation in Indonesia and Belgium.

The signing took place at the Rectorate Building of Udinus, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor IV for Research and Cooperation of Udinus, Prof. Dr. Pulung Nurtantio Andono, ST, M.Kom. Also accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor III for Student Affairs of Udinus, Dr. Kusni Ingsih, S.E., M.M., and the Head of the Udinus Student Affairs Bureau, Dr. Rindra Yusianto, S.Kom, MT as well as representatives from the Udinus International Cooperation and Affairs Institute.

In his remarks, Prof. Pulung stated that cooperation with the Child Welfare Foundation has been running for around 20 years. This time the collaboration is done by sending students to work at a company in Belgium.

"It is hoped that students can get international standard training, as well as study culture abroad. So that when they return to Indonesia they will have a different mindset," said Prof. Pulung.

"Providing opportunities for the youth to reach the highest level of education is such a great mission." Without a doubt Udinus strongly supports this and will continue to strengthen this collaboration," he added.

Udinus has also routinely collaborated with universities from abroad. So far, there are 10 countries that have made agreements with Udinus. Such as Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Philippines, Croatia, Taiwan, and Croatia.

Strengthening Cooperation

Meanwhile, ICWF was represented by its Executive Director, Lauriena Boes. On that occasion, she was represented by several ranks from ICWF.

Program Manager, Lauriena Boes explained that Indonesia plays a role in strengthening cooperation with the importing country of Colruyt Group. ICWF strongly supports the needs of the young generation, especially related to high-quality education.

“We believe that education is the main key to success, and Udinus has proven its quality in that field. Udinus also has many faculties, making students choose their path of interests," she concluded. (Udinus Public Relation/Haris. Photo: PR Udinus)