Unismuh Makassar Faculty of Engineering Hosts Faculty Talk and International Guest Lectures with Kanazawa Institute of Technology

TEKNIK.UNISMUH.AC.ID, Makassar – The Faculty of Engineering at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar (Unismuh) Makassar further strengthens its international academic network through the organization of Faculty Talk: Research & Community Engagement Session and International Guest Lecture (KULTUM #32) in collaboration with Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This event is part of the faculty's internationalization efforts and also prepares students for the Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan.

The event began with a Faculty Talk which took place in the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Engineering at 13:00–14:00 WITA. The forum featured Prof. Dr. Shin-ichi Miyazato, a lecturer from Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), who discussed collaboration opportunities in research, community engagement, faculty and student exchange, and international cooperation with the faculty leaders. The event was led by Ir. Muhammad Syafaat S. Kuba, S.T., M.T., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, accompanied by the deans and faculty leaders.

Subsequently, at 14:00–16:00 WITA, the Faculty of Engineering also held KULTUM #32 (International Guest Lecture) in the Faculty of Engineering Mini Hall. The event featured Prof. Dr. Shin-ichi Miyazato as a speaker, moderated by Sumardi, S.T., M.Sc.. The guest lecture provided insights into the development of research and technology innovation in Japan, international collaboration opportunities, and the importance of strengthening research and scientific publication culture in higher education.

The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Unismuh Makassar, Ir. Muhammad Syafaat S. Kuba, S.T., M.T., in his speech, stated that the collaboration with Kanazawa Institute of Technology is a strategic step to improve the quality of education, research, and international academic experience. According to him, this collaboration not only opens opportunities for lecturers to develop research together, but also provides an opportunity for students to learn directly in foreign institutions.

On the same occasion, it was also announced that three students from Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar were selected to participate in the Sakura Science Program, which will be held at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Japan, from October 12–18, 2026. During a week, the participants will attend various academic and scientific activities, including campus introduction in Japan, experiments in chemical and information engineering laboratories, making simple microcontrollers, water quality measurements in the field, as well as presentations of learning results with KIT lecturers and researchers. The program also includes scientific and cultural visits to broaden the participants' knowledge of Japanese science, technology, and culture.

Through the Faculty Talk, International Guest Lecture, and student participation in the Sakura Science Program, the Faculty of Engineering at Unismuh Makassar has demonstrated its commitment to expanding its global network and improving the quality of international collaboration-based education. It is hoped that these academic experiences will strengthen the competence of students and lecturers, and also inspire academics to continue to excel and contribute to the development of science at the international level.