Purworejo, 28 April 2025 - Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) held a Visiting Professor event which presented two academics from Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU), Russia, namely Prof. Ekaterina A. Kostina, PhD. and Prof. Musaev Salavat Gadjievich. The event, which was held at the UMPWR East Campus Seminar Room, was attended by dozens of UMPWR students from various study programs and lecturers, starting with a warm welcome from the Vice Rector 4 for AIK and UMPWR Cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd.BI.
In his speech, Vice Rector 4 expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between UMPWR and NSPU Russia, which further strengthens international academic networks.
“The arrival of Prof. Ekaterina and Prof. Salavat is a valuable momentum for UMPWR students and academicians to broaden their horizons and build a global perspective,” he said.
The event featured two main sessions, with Prof. Ekaterina presenting a topic related to the latest developments and innovations of universities in Novosibirsk.
“At NSPU itself there are internships to all corners of Europe. But there are none in Indonesia,” she said.
In the future, they will collaborate with practitioners to develop digital education in ASEAN countries.
Meanwhile, Prof. Salavat focused more on presenting material related to the current condition of Dagestan and religious tolerance. Being 90% Muslim and located on the Caspian Sea peninsula allows them to interact with Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran, which is the largest Islamic base after Kazan, Russia. They have 14 local languages from the migrants.
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The enthusiasm of the participants was evident in the interactive discussion session, where UMPWR students actively asked questions about further study opportunities, collaborative research, and challenges in global education.
“I was very inspired by the professors' presentation today, especially how education can be a bridge between countries,” said one of the students of the English Education Study Program.
This activity is proof of UMPWR's commitment to increasing international exposure and providing quality learning experiences for students. In the future, UMPWR plans to expand cooperation with various leading universities in the world to continue to encourage the exchange of knowledge and culture.
