Undiknas and ECU-Western Australia Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Academic Pathways
Perth-Joondalup August 26th 2024 – Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) visited Edith Cowan University (ECU) at 270 Joondalup WA 6027, Australia to align curricula and discuss international programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. The meeting was hosted at ECU’s Perth Joondalup Campus in Western Australia, where Simon David Burrows, Manager of Internationalisation at ECU, Assc. Prof. Dr. Madeleine Ogilvie Director International and Dr. Claire Lambert, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at the School of Business and Law, welcomed the Undiknas delegation.
The delegation from Undiknas was led by Ida Nyoman Basmantra, Head of the International Office, and accompanied by Ms. Prasiwi Bestari, Coordinator of the International Faculty, and Ms. Budi Shantika from the International Accreditation Office. The discussions focused on the comprehensive implementation of the Double Degree Program, which has already been successfully launched between Undiknas and ECU. With several students enrolled for the current academic year, the meeting aimed to ensure that all aspects of the program are executed effectively and successfully.
In addition to the Double Degree and Joint Degree Program, the meeting also addressed curriculum benchmarking and its implementation. Discussions were held regarding the international programs planned for the 2025/2026 academic year, aiming to introduce the latest innovations. This partnership, which has been in place for eight years, has successfully implemented various initiatives such as enrichment programs, international credit transfers, research collaborations, and the New Colombo Plan.
This meeting marks another significant step in the ongoing collaboration between Undiknas and ECU, reinforcing their commitment to delivering high-quality education and fostering international cooperation.