Sunway University Strengthens ASEAN Academic Ties with Indonesia’s Universitas Padjadjaran
Sunway University and Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD), Indonesia, formalised their longstanding academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 in Bali.
The MoU marks a significant milestone in strengthening institutional ties, building upon an established collaboration between Sunway University's School of Nursing and UNPAD's Faculty of Nursing since 2024.
Led by Professor Khatijah Lim Abdullah from Sunway University, together with Dr Windy Rakhmawati, Dean of UNPAD's Faculty of Nursing, and Dr Raini Diah Susanti, Vice Dean, the collaboration has fostered meaningful academic and research exchanges, including joint supervision of PhD students, guest lectures, joint publications and participation as speakers at the Padjadjaran International Nursing Conference.
The signing ceremony was attended by Sunway University's President, alongside the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Head of Sunway Online, Deputy Director of the International Institute of Hotel Management, and Director of the Centre for Rankings, Impact and Analytics.
Representing UNPAD were its Rector, Professor Arief Sjamsulaksan Kartasasmita; Dr Retno Hanggarani Ninin, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology; Dr Windy Rakhmawati, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Dr Asteria Devy Kumalasari and Dr Karolina Lamtiur Dalimunthe, Associate Deans of the Faculty of Psychology; and Dr Shally Novita, Deputy Head of Strategic Development and University Reputation Unit.
Building on the success of the nursing collaboration, the MoU provides a broader framework for both universities to explore further opportunities in education, research, academic mobility and interdisciplinary partnerships.
This milestone reflects both institutions' shared commitment to advancing international academic collaboration and creating meaningful impact through education and research.
