Surabaya, June 12, 2025 – The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPK) at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) officially welcomed a delegation from the Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), including Prof. Zunita Binti Zakaria, Prof. Ina Salwany, and Puan Musliyana Manso. The visit aimed to strengthen academic and research partnerships between the two institutions and marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exchange programs and long-term cooperation.
The official visit began with a warm reception at FPK UNAIR, where faculty leadership and staff greeted the UPM delegation. The primary agenda of the visit focused on exploring strategic areas of collaboration in marine biotechnology, sustainable fisheries, and joint student and staff exchange programs. This initiative represents UNAIR’s continued commitment to expanding international partnerships and fostering global research networks, particularly in marine and fisheries science. The delegation expressed keen interest in UNAIR’s innovative research initiatives, emphasizing shared goals in advancing knowledge and sustainable practices in the fisheries and marine sectors.
During the visit, the UPM representatives were given a comprehensive tour of FPK UNAIR’s research facilities and laboratories. They had the opportunity to observe ongoing experiments and interact directly with researchers and students. This hands-on experience highlighted UNAIR’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced laboratory techniques, showcasing the faculty’s dedication to cutting-edge research and practical applications that address both national and global challenges in marine and fisheries science.
A key highlight of the visit was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by senior representatives from both institutions, witnessed by UNAIR’s faculty members and researchers. The MoU outlines collaborative frameworks for joint research projects, student mobility programs, and academic exchanges, reflecting a mutual commitment to long-term partnership. Both UNAIR and UPM recognize the importance of leveraging each other’s expertise to enhance scientific innovation, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination within the field of marine and fisheries research.
This collaboration is expected to foster synergies that contribute to global advancements in fisheries and marine sciences, as well as promote sustainable development in the sector. The joint efforts will also provide students and academic staff with enriched learning experiences, cross-cultural exposure, and opportunities to engage in impactful research projects. By combining resources and expertise, UNAIR and UPM aim to generate research outputs that are not only academically rigorous but also socially and environmentally relevant.
Overall, the visit reflects UNAIR FPK’s proactive role in establishing international networks and reinforcing its position as a leading institution in fisheries and marine education and research. Through continuous partnerships with global institutions such as UPM, UNAIR seeks to cultivate innovation, enhance academic quality, and address pressing challenges in marine and fisheries management worldwide.
