Once again proving its expanding global academic reach, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) formalized a partnership with Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on September 3, 2025, at the NEUST Mini Convention Center.

In her remarks, NEUST President Dr. Rhodora Jugo expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “Through this collaboration, we aspire to create more avenues for joint research, faculty and student development, and community-oriented programs that bring lasting impact to the community and to the world.”

Under this agreement, NEUST and UNNES will implement a reciprocal program to broaden academic offerings, provide students overseas learning opportunities, and build intercultural competence.  

Each year, NEUST and UNNES will co-develop at least one joint research project, focusing on cooperative studies, co-authored publications, academic conferences, and community-based research.

An annual lecture exchange is also part of the agreement, where selected faculty members from both institutions will deliver guest lectures, either in person or virtually, to promote pedagogical diversity and academic excellence.

Present during the event to witness the MOA Signing were Atty. Bembol Castillo, NEUST Legal Officer and VP for Business, Administration, and Finance, and Ar. Gregorio Villaviza Jr., Dean of the College of Architecture, along with CoArch faculty, staff, and students.

Meanwhile, UNNES was represented by Lr. Didik Nopianto Agung Nugradi, M.T., Head of the Architecture Engineering Study Program, along with Dr. Lulut Indrianingrum, S.T., M.T.; Wiwit Setyowati, S.T., M.Sc.; Sherley Ika Christanti, M.Arch., and four exchange students: Hanif Radifan Musyafa, Aliya Zuhrotul Husna, Areno Bernadi Putra, and Ratna Safitri.

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