Date	:	Series 1: 7 - 21 May 2023 Series 2: 14 -28 May 2023
Venue	:	Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia

Five (5) graduate students from the Institute of Plantation Studies have been selected as participants in the World Class University Program 2023 organized by Andalas University, Indonesia. The program was held for two weeks in two series on 7 - 28 May 2023. The selected students were Mohd Naim Muhammad Ali, Dayana Chong Muhammad Amirul Solihin Chong, Zee Kar Mun, Nurfadzilah Madian and Siti Saripa Rabiah Mat Lazim. In general, the involvement of IKP students in this mobility program aimed to achieve the following objectives:

1. Expanding the educational experience for IKP students at the Andalas University campus
2. Allow students to improve their understanding of issues and global perspectives related to the field of knowledge they are engaged in
3. Gaining knowledge and excelling UPM students to become excellent graduates, respected and relevant to the country and the global community.

Throughout two weeks of the program, students have been involved in various activities scheduled by Andalas University. Among them are meet and greet sessions with the Dean and department heads, tours around the campus and visits to local tourism centres, cultural activities with local students, community service programs with local farmers, site visits to rice fields and a series of discussions with farmers and local students about technology, the latest issues and challenges in agriculture both in Malaysia and Indonesia. Students also have been given the opportunity to present in a hybrid seminar session regarding their respective fields of study.

It is hoped that this program will have an impact on bilateral cooperation between UPM and Andalas University. In addition will improve the educational experience of IKP students in and outside the campus environment.

Date of Input: 28/06/2023 | Updated: 03/07/2023 | ainzubaidah