NERS NEWS — Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia — June 29, 2026 — The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted a Staff and Student Mobility Program at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) as part of its commitment to strengthening international collaboration in education, research, and community engagement. The delegation from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, was led by Prof. Dr. Tintin Sukartini, S.Kp., M.Kes., accompanied by Dr. Ika Yuni Widyawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Ns.Sp.Kep.MB., Dr. Praba Diyan Rachmawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Dr. Elida Ulfiana, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., and Dr. Rista Fauziningtyas, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Ph.D. The program also included four students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga: Arthamevia Annisatun Nisaq, Firli Ramadhana, Alina Ramadani, and Yuliana Rahmah.
The program commenced with a ceremonial reception hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sabah as an official welcome for the delegation from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga. The warm atmosphere and spirit of collaboration marked the beginning of a series of activities aimed at strengthening the academic partnership between the two institutions.
The delegation then participated in an institutional introduction session, during which both universities presented their institutional profiles, including their vision and mission, academic programs, areas of excellence, research activities, and international initiatives. This session provided an opportunity to exchange information and identify potential areas for future collaboration.
The agenda continued with discussions on strategic partnership opportunities, particularly in the field of research. The discussions covered plans for collaborative research projects, joint scientific publications, faculty and student exchange programs, joint supervision, and the organization of various international academic activities expected to generate positive impacts for both institutions. Through these discussions, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening academic networks and enhancing the quality of higher education through sustainable partnerships.
The program concluded with a campus tour, allowing the delegation from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, to explore the academic environment as well as the teaching and research facilities at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. This visit provided valuable insights into UMS’s educational practices and academic infrastructure while creating opportunities for exchanging experiences to further improve the quality of nursing education.
Through the implementation of the Staff and Student Mobility Program, the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah successfully strengthened their institutional relationship and established a shared direction for future collaboration. The outcomes included expanded opportunities for international collaborative research, joint publications, faculty and student exchange programs, the development of joint academic activities, and broader academic networking, all of which are expected to contribute significantly to improving the quality of education and research at both institutions. This program also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by enhancing educational quality through knowledge exchange and academic capacity building, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening sustainable international collaboration in education, research, and human resource development.
Writer: Alina Ramadhani
