Melbourne, Australia — August 14, 2026 — The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), continues to strengthen the implementation of its international partnerships through a staff outbound programme at La Trobe University, Australia, held from August 12–14, 2026. The programme was attended by Prof. Dr. Yuni Sufyanti Arief, S.Kp., M.Kes., Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, and Nuzul Qur’aniati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Ng., Ph.D., Vice Dean III of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional relationships while exploring opportunities for academic collaboration at the international level.
The series of activities at La Trobe University began with a Strategic Meeting with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at La Trobe University, Prof. Marie Gerdtz, together with Dr. Jacquiline. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the implementation of existing collaborations, strengthen the relationship between the two institutions, and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The programme continued with a campus tour, providing an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of La Trobe University’s academic environment and educational facilities.
On the following day, the activities continued at La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus. The agenda included a workshop and a campus tour. These activities provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and gain further insights into the delivery of education and the development of the academic environment at La Trobe University.
The programme then concluded with a Celebration of Learning, which included student presentations and reflections, as well as an evaluation session and a closing ceremony. This agenda provided an opportunity to reflect on the outcomes of the programme while further strengthening communication and networks between the two institutions.
The involvement of the Faculty of Nursing UNAIR leadership in this programme is expected to further strengthen the implementation of collaboration with La Trobe University, particularly in supporting the development of education, research, community engagement, and various other forms of academic collaboration. Through strategic meetings and direct exchanges of experience, both institutions have greater opportunities to identify relevant and sustainable areas for future collaboration.
This staff outbound programme represents one of the Faculty of Nursing UNAIR’s initiatives to expand its international network and build stronger partnerships with global higher education institutions. The collaboration is expected not only to strengthen inter-university relationships but also to contribute to improving the quality of education and advancing the development of nursing knowledge in the future.
In addition, this activity is also aligned with the achievement of the SDGs, particularly SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Through the strengthening of global partnerships, international collaboration, as well as knowledge exchange and sharing between the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, and La Trobe University, this activity is expected to foster sustainable collaboration in the areas of education, research, community engagement, and the advancement of nursing science.
