UII Law Faculty Welcomes Delegates from the University of Galway to Strengthen International Collaboration
Yogyakarta, May 2, 2025—The Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (FH UII), continues to strengthen its international engagement by hosting a delegation from the University of Galway, Ireland, one of Europe’s prominent universities. The visit marked an initial step toward exploring cross-border academic cooperation to expand students’ and faculty’s access to global collaborative programs.
Associate Professor Emer Curtis, Associate Head of Internationalisation at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics and a member of the Academic Council at the University of Galway, led the delegation from the University of Galway. She was accompanied by Michael Noble, B.Sc., MBS, PgDip., representing the Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The visiting delegates were warmly received by Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., Dean of FH UII, along with other faculty leaders. Among those present were Dr. Sri Hastuti Puspitasari, S.H., M.H., Vice Dean for Human Resources; Syarif Nurhidayat, S.H., M.H., Secretary of the Department of Law; Prof. Dr. Sefriani, S.H., M.Hum., Head of the Master Program in Law; Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law; Mukmin Zakie, S.H., M.Hum., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Business Law; Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H., Secretary of the International Undergraduate Study Program in Law; Frances Annmarie Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA., CEL, foreign faculty lecturer at FH UII; and Rahadian Diffaul Barraq Suwartono, S.H., M.H., Lecturer in Constitutional Law in FH UII.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi emphasized that internationalization is a central pillar of FH UII’s academic development. “We are open to collaboration with top-tier universities around the world, including the University of Galway. The presence of an Irish lecturer among our permanent faculty serves as a valuable bridge for this prospective partnership,” he stated.
The meeting involved strategic discussions on various potential areas of collaboration, such as student exchange programs for both undergraduate (S1) and postgraduate (S2) levels, guest lectures, visiting professorships, and the development of joint degree initiatives.
Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, noted that the program is actively expanding its international track and is seeking overseas partners to support students pursuing global academic experiences. “There are numerous collaborative opportunities that can be implemented between FH UII and the University of Galway. Our undergraduate program is highly receptive to student exchange initiatives, allowing both S1 and S2 students to study for one semester at the School of Law, University of Galway. Furthermore, the presence of visiting professors and guest lectures can serve as a medium to introduce the academic environment of the University of Galway to our students, especially at the undergraduate level. As we already operate an International Program, we are in need of international partners to support our students in pursuing global education and participating in Joint Degree Programs,” he explained.
In response, Associate Professor Emer Curtis welcomed the opportunity for collaboration and expressed readiness to begin preparing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the cooperation. “We are open to initiating joint academic activities that engage students and faculty members from both institutions,” he said.
The discussion also explored the potential for collaboration at the doctoral level. Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi highlighted that FH UII is currently one of the few private law faculties in Indonesia receiving full scholarship support from LPDP (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan) for its Doctoral Program in Law (PSHPD). “We see a promising opportunity for our doctoral students to undertake part of their studies at the University of Galway and graduate with a dual degree upon completion of their academic journey in both institutions,” he added.
The visit concluded with a networking session, token exchange, and group photo. FH UII hopes this collaboration will soon be realized through concrete programs that enhance academic quality and cultivate global partnerships. (Farchan Juliansyah)
