On Thursday, the 19th of February 2024, Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), through the International Office (IO) facilitated the Australian Consulate General in Makassar and Ikatan Alumni Mahasiswa Australia ; Australian Student Alumni Association (IKAMA) to conduct “IKAMA Goes to Campus” . This event mainly covered Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) Presentation and Alumni Sharing Session at the Senate Room, the 2nd Floor of UNHAS Rectorate building.
This tremendous event was attended by Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa, commonly called Prof. JJ (Rector of UNHAS and the President of IKAMA, South Sulawesi), Todd Dias (Australian Counselor) with some UNHAS lecturers who completed their study in Australian Universities including Ilham Alimuddin, Ph.D., Dr. dr. Rina Masadah, Sp.PA(K).,M.Phil, DFM., Nur Isdah idris, M.A and others.The event began with the report from the Chair Committee, Andi Baso Tombong, Ph.D and continued with Welcome remark by Prof. JJ and Mr. Todd. After the both speeches, the event continued with the main session presenting two speakers Besse Puspita Syarif (AAS Alumni from Australian National University) and Hilman Wirawan (AAS Awardee at Deakin University). The session was moderated by Eny Syahraeny, M.A.App.Ling. On this occasion, Herawaty Abbas, Ph.D, (Head of UNHAS Language Services) also got the opportunity to introduce Aussie Banget Corner (ABC).
Australia Awards is a prestigious international scholarship program funded by the Australian Government, with a bunch of aims which consist of education links, enhancement in the global scope of the education field, and even available not only limited to master degrees but also for doctoral degrees.No wonder, this prestigious scholarship by the Australian Government is competitive. On the other hand, the relationship between Indonesia and the Australian Government towards education seemingly made a significant impact against both countries to make feedback. Before closing, the session gave chances for participants to propose questions to both speakers.
