Faculty of Humanities (FIB) at Diponegoro University (Undip) welcomed an academic visit from Professor Noriko Hiraishi, Ph.D., an expert in Comparative Literature from the University of Tsukuba, Malaysia, on March 13, 2025. This visit aimed to support research and explore potential academic collaborations between FIB Undip and the University of Tsukuba.
Purpose of the Visit and Potential Collaboration
During her visit, Professor Hiraishi conducted research by interviewing a graduate of FIB Undip. Additionally, she discussed the possibility of further academic contributions, such as:
- Visiting Professor: Teaching or delivering guest lectures at FIB Undip.
- Joint Research: Collaborative research between Undip faculty and the University of Tsukuba.
- Public Lectures: Sharing academic insights with FIB Undip students.
- Official Cooperation: Exploring the potential signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between FIB Undip and the University of Tsukuba in Japan.
Professor Hiraishi expressed her interest in returning to Undip in the near future to continue more intensive academic collaboration.
Activities During the Visit
In addition to conducting research and collaboration discussions, Professor Hiraishi also participated in a class taught by Budi Mulyadi, S.Pd., M.Hum., a lecturer from the Japanese Language and Culture Study Program (BKJ) at FIB Undip. Her presence in the class provided students with a valuable opportunity to gain insights directly from an international academic.
Kunjungan Professor Noriko Hiraishi di FIB Undip 13 Maret 2025.
Support from the Dean of FIB Undip
The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof. Dr. Alamsyah, M.Hum., warmly welcomed this visit and emphasized the importance of academic collaboration with international universities.
“We strongly support and appreciate the presence of Professor Noriko Hiraishi at FIB Undip. This visit is not only beneficial for research but also opens up opportunities for faculty members and students to engage in international academic development,” said Prof. Alamsyah.
Future Prospects
This visit marks an important step in building broader academic networks between FIB Undip and educational institutions in Japan and Malaysia. With the potential for collaboration, such as visiting professorships and joint research, FIB Undip faculty and students are expected to be more actively involved in global academic partnerships that enrich their academic experiences.