Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with H.E. Mario Ignacio Artaza, Ambassador of Chile to Indonesia, ASEAN, and Timor-Leste, explored opportunities to strengthen academic and research collaboration, particularly in Tropical–Polar Research and Antarctic-related initiatives.

On Thursday, 18 June 2026, UGM and the Embassy of Chile held a dinner discussion aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Chile. The meeting was led by Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation at UGM, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Mirwan Ushada, Director of Research at UGM, and Ir. Nugroho Imam Setiawan, S.T., M.T., D.Sc., IPM, Director of the Tropical–Polar Interconnection Research Group. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening research collaboration and expanding academic networks to address global challenges through science and innovation. read more

The Tropical–Polar Interconnection Research Group of Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a strategic meeting with Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN) and the National Antarctic Scientific Center (NASC) on 6–7 May 2026, marking an important milestone in strengthening Indonesia’s international collaboration in polar and climate research.

Held as part of ongoing efforts to expand scientific cooperation on tropical–polar interconnections, the forum brought together researchers, policymakers, and international partners to discuss collaborative opportunities in climate science, Antarctic research, biodiversity, and environmental monitoring. read more