Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - once again expanded its strategic collaboration network in the fields of education, research, and human resource development. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UMPWR and SEAMEO TED (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization - Regional Centre for Technical Education Development) on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The signing of the MoU was done by the Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd, and SEAMEO TED Director, Dr Songheang Ai, as well as PTMA campus leaders at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ).
This collaboration is part of a joint commitment to strengthen the role of higher education institutions in developing education that is relevant to the needs of the Southeast Asian region.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, selaku Kepala Biro Kerjasama dan Urusan Internasional (KUI) UMPWR pada acara Penandatanganan MoU antara UMPWR dengan SEAMEO TED dan UMJ (19/6/2025)
‘This collaboration is a strategic step to expand the international reach of the campus and increase the institution's capacity in organising education that is adaptive and globally competitive,’ said Assoc. Prof Dr Teguh Wibowo.
In addition to the MoU with SEAMEO TED, UMPWR also established cooperation with UMJ which is focused on developing academic programmes, collaborative research, exchange of lecturers and students, and cross-campus community service activities. Through this activity, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, as the Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and International Affairs (KUI) who initiated the cooperation between institutions.
The Vice Rector for Cooperation and AIK, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, also expressed his support for this agenda. "We welcome this strategic step as part of efforts to strengthen UMPWR's partnership network, both at the national and international levels. This collaboration is expected to open wider opportunities in the development of educational programmes that support academic excellence."
Through this MoU, UMPWR affirms its commitment to continue to play an active role in strengthening higher education, both at the national and regional levels, in order to support the advancement of science and sustainable development.
