Universiti Malaya and Universitas Udayana Collaborate in Student Short-term Mobility Program

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• Jumat, 23 Mei 2025
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In a joint effort to foster international academic collaboration, Universiti Malaya has partnered with the Civil Engineering Department of Universitas Udayana for a Student Short-term Mobility Program. This initiative aims to strengthen ties between the two institutions through student exchanges, educational programs, and community service activities.

The team from Universiti Malaya arrived at Ngurah Rai International Airport on May 4, 2025. They were warmly welcomed by Lecture and the Chairperson of the Civil Engineering Student Association from Universitas Udayana. The reception marked the beginning of a week-long program designed to enrich academic and cultural understanding between both universities.

On the following day, May 5, 2025, the program featured an International Guest Lecture on the topic of Sustainable Infrastructure. The event brought together students and academic staff to engage in meaningful discussions on sustainable development in civil engineering.

The first speaker, Ali Awaludin from Universitas Gadjah Mada, presented a session on the use of timber as a sustainable and environmentally friendly construction material. He emphasized that wood is not only of high quality but also easy to shape into various civil structures such as houses and bridges. The second lecture was delivered by Dr. Yuen Choon Wah from Universiti Malaya, who spoke on Sustainable Transportation. He highlighted the urgent need for reliable public transport systems, pointing out that the excessive number of private vehicles, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, has made public transport a vital solution for sustainable living.

The third speaker was the host, Prof. Dewa Made Priyantha Wedagama from Universitas Udayana, who presented on traffic safety in Bali. He focused particularly on the growing number of motorcycles on the island, which have seen an alarming annual growth rate of up to 80%. His presentation highlighted the urgent need for safety improvements and infrastructure planning to accommodate this rapid increase.

At the end of the guest lecture session, a souvenir exchange ceremony was held, including the presentation of plaques and jackets as tokens of appreciation. Additionally, certificates were awarded to all guest speakers as a gesture of recognition for their valuable contributions to the event.