Breaking Boundaries: UNAIR Faculty of Nursing and Naresuan University Strengthen Global Collaboration Through Staff and Student Mobility
The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has once again reaffirmed its strategic commitment to international engagement through the implementation of a Staff and Student Mobility Program in collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University, Thailand. This initiative marks another significant milestone in strengthening global networks, expanding academic partnerships, and fostering collaborative research and mobility opportunities between the two institutions.
On the first day of the program, the delegation from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, received a warm and cordial welcome from the Dean and faculty members of the Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University. The welcoming ceremony was characterized by a friendly and collegial atmosphere, reflecting a partnership founded on mutual respect, openness, and a shared commitment to academic excellence and sustainable collaboration.
The program commenced with opening remarks delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uraiwan Chaichanawirote, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University. In her speech, she expressed her appreciation for the visit of the UNAIR delegation and highlighted the importance of international collaboration in addressing the evolving challenges of global health and nursing education. Representing the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Purwaningsih, S.Kp., M.Kes. conveyed her gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by Naresuan University and expressed her hope that the mobility program would serve as a strong foundation for long-term institutional cooperation.
The event continued with an institutional introduction session, during which faculty members from both universities presented their areas of expertise, academic activities, and research interests. The discussion explored various opportunities for future collaboration, including cross-cultural research, joint publications, guest lectures, student and staff exchanges, international community engagement programs, and the establishment of academic research consortia.
A key highlight of the program was the signing of the Implementation Agreement and the joint activity report. The agreement was formally signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University, together with representatives from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, symbolizing both institutions’ commitment to translating their partnership into concrete collaborative initiatives. The agreement is expected to pave the way for broader and more impactful academic programs in the future.
Following the welcoming ceremony, the first day’s agenda continued with a series of guest lectures. Dr. Purwaningsih delivered a presentation on hospital accreditation in Indonesia, providing participants with comprehensive insights into quality improvement initiatives in healthcare services through national accreditation standards. Subsequently, Dr. Hanik presented a lecture on mental health among patients with kidney failure, generating engaging academic discussions on the importance of holistic approaches in nursing care.
At the same time, Dr. Iqlima Dwi Kurnia, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. held a discussion with Asst. Prof. Dr. Pratuma Rithpho to explore future collaboration in research and international publications. The meeting represented a strategic step toward strengthening research partnerships and promoting the development of high-quality collaborative scientific publications with international impact.
The delegation was later officially welcomed at the university level by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee, President of Naresuan University. The first day’s activities concluded with a campus tour, including visits to the university’s laboratories and textile museum. The visit provided valuable academic and cultural experiences while offering the delegation deeper insights into Naresuan University’s learning environment and institutional strengths.
More than a ceremonial visit, the Staff and Student Mobility Program serves as a platform for shared learning that brings together academic perspectives from Indonesia and Thailand. Through direct interaction, the exchange of ideas, and cross-cultural experiences, both faculties are expected to generate innovations in nursing education, strengthen collaborative research, and make meaningful contributions to improving public health at both regional and global levels.
This collaboration further demonstrates Universitas Airlangga’s unwavering commitment to delivering nursing education that is innovative, adaptive, internationally competitive, and responsive to global healthcare challenges.
Author:
Dr. Iqlima Dwi Kurnia, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep.
