Surabaya, 14 November 2024

In an attempt to strengthen its position as a world-class university, Universitas Ciputra (UC) conducted a benchmarking visit to Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event took place in the RUA Meeting Room at the MERR-C UNAIR Campus Management Office. The UC delegation, led by Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Dr. Ch. Whidya Utami, MM, CLC, CPM (A), included representatives from the Departments of Quality Assurance, Networking and Partnership, Career and Alumni Development, and Research and Community Development. The visit aimed to study the strategic approaches UNAIR implemented to achieve its international rankings and build its global reputation as one of Indonesia's top universities.

UNAIR warmly welcomed the UC delegation, presenting a number of key leaders led by the Head of the Planning and Development, Dian Ekowati, S.E., M.Si., M.App.Com.(OrgCh), Ph.D. In her presentation, Dian Ekowati explained UNAIR's strategy in promoting WCU rankings, where strengthening research culture and international collaboration are key. She emphasized the importance of building a healthy and collaborative research ecosystem on campus, including through support from Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE), which systematically facilitates international partnerships.

UNAIR has also created a conducive writing ecosystem through various programs such as UNAIR Menulis and Airlangga Writing Consultation, and encouraged the formation of super research teams to create equal academic contributions within the campus environment. Another important strategy is the implementation of tracer studies to build a global alumni network, which is an important indicator in assessing the university's international reputation. Connections with alumni, both domestically and internationally, are a strategic strength in building the institution's reputation.

UNAIR has also created a conducive writing ecosystem through various programs such as UNAIR Menulis and Airlangga Writing Consultation, and encouraged the formation of super research teams to create equal academic contributions within the campus environment. Another important strategy is the implementation of tracer studies to build a global alumni network, which is an important indicator in assessing the university's international reputation. Connections with alumni, both domestically and internationally, are a strategic strength in building the institution's reputation.

Author: Abigail

Editors: Maria Ivana, Deborah Giovanny, Lenny Rosita