Faculty of Nursing, UNHAS, Participated in the Sakura Science Program at Yokohama City University, Japan

A total of 10 students from the Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), accompanied by one faculty member, participated in the Sakura Science Program hosted by Yokohama City University (YCU), Japan, from 13 to 19 January 2026. This international program was designed to enhance students’ global competencies and to strengthen institutional collaboration in nursing education and research between UNHAS and Yokohama City University.

The lecture was integrated into the International Nursing II class at YCU, creating a vibrant international classroom environment with approximately 100 Japanese nursing students, the UNHAS delegation, and several YCU faculty members in attendance. This session served as a strategic platform for direct academic exchange and partnership strengthening.

Centered on the theme “A Learning Exchange Program: Seeing and Experiencing Advanced Nursing Practice and Research Collaboration in Japan’s Tele-ICU,” the week-long agenda featured a comprehensive series of academic activities. Participants engaged in joint lectures and structured discussions comparing nursing practices in Indonesia and Japan. A key component was the academic visit to the Yokohama City University Hospital, where students observed clinical practices in peri-anesthesia and operating room services.

The program also provided an in-depth exposure to Japan’s Tele-ICU system and other technological advancements in patient care. Furthermore, collaborative group workshops and presentation sessions with YCU students facilitated direct peer-to-peer academic and cultural exchange, creating a dynamic learning environment.

Through participation in the Sakura Science Program, the Faculty of Nursing, UNHAS, continues to expand its international academic network, directly enriching its educational curriculum and promoting sustainable research collaboration with Yokohama City University.