BANDUNG – Universitas Widyatama warmly welcomed the arrival of an academic delegation from De La Salle Lipa Philippines on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This face-to-face meeting was an important step in strengthening institutional partnerships with a commitment to quality higher education in Southeast Asia. The dynamic welcoming agenda on campus was attended by 17 representatives from Universitas Widyatama, including the Rector and his staff. Meanwhile, the 15 members of the guest delegation, led by the Vice Chancellor for Academics of De La Salle Lipa, also enlivened the atmosphere. This international meeting was not just a regular friendly visit. This activity served as a serious forum to finalize the expansion of long-term academic synergy.
The series of events for the De La Salle Lipa visit began at 10:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time with a welcome speech from Widyatama University, which was immediately followed by a presentation on the institution’s profile. After that session, it was the turn of the De La Salle Lipa representatives to fill the forum. They expressed their deep appreciation and presented their institutional profile to all attendees. The core discussion on the roadmap for academic and institutional collaboration then flowed dynamically starting at 10:35 a.m. An interactive question and answer session followed shortly thereafter and successfully demonstrated the enthusiasm of both parties. The morning agenda finally concluded with an exchange of souvenirs, followed by a group photo session and a lunch reception that further warmed the atmosphere.
This ongoing synergy is very much in line with the institution’s vision of focusing on producing globally-minded professional graduates. Therefore, the university’s full support for student initiatives at the study program level has always been a key foundation that continues to be strengthened. Clear evidence of this support was seen in the afternoon program when the guest delegation gave an inspiring public lecture to students. During the session, Dr. Tessie Palma presented material on strategies for integrating English into college-level mathematics courses. Meanwhile, Lea M. Del Rio thoroughly explored insights into risk management. Such scientific activities are considered highly relevant to the academic spirit within the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and other study programs to master cross-cultural communication skills.
The atmosphere of kinship between the two institutions was deeply felt by all members of the Philippine delegation from the moment they set foot on campus. Dr. Tessie Palma, Vice Chancellor for Academics at De La Salle Lipa, openly expressed her gratitude for the special welcome given by Widyatama University. She recalled that this visit was a tangible manifestation of a reciprocal visit following the leadership of Widyatama University’s visit to the Philippines in 2024. “My hope is that the memorandum of understanding, which has been firmly established for 10 years, will result in more tangible collaborative projects, not only in the fields of academics and research, but also in student and lecturer exchange programs,” said Dr. Tessie Palma, while appreciating the warmth of the Widyatama University academic community. This visit also served as a valuable opportunity for Filipino students. They were scheduled to participate in the E-Fest festival organized by the English department the following day to socialize with the student community in Indonesia.
In line with the joy of the visiting delegation, the leadership of Widyatama University also saw this meeting as a golden opportunity to comprehensively enhance the quality of education.Vice Rector for Research, Community Service, Innovation, and Cooperation, Dr. Ir. Didit Damur Rochman, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN ENG views this visit as an integral part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. He highlighted the great potential for both campuses to revive the tradition of joint research, which had been running smoothly in the past. “This partnership with foreign parties is not only to meet academic needs, but more importantly to improve mutual competence and reopen opportunities for joint research in the future,” explained Dr. Ir. Didit Damur Rochman in response to the enthusiasm for the collaboration. The university official also emphasized that this strategic overseas partnership is crucial for expanding interdisciplinary knowledge for all elements of the campus.
The University’s steps in fostering Widyatama’s international cooperation and international relations demonstrate its deep dedication. This institution, which focuses on producing professional graduates, always strives to provide a world-class learning experience. The presence of foreign experts and cross-border interactions will undoubtedly enrich the learning experience for students. Additionally, these activities open new research horizons for educators. The general public and prospective students should ideally consider this educational institution, with its track record of global collaboration, as the best place to pursue their studies. The general public and prospective students should ideally consider educational institutions with a track record of global collaboration as the best place to prepare for their future careers. Let us continue to support various innovative campus programs together in order to create a generation of smart young people who are ready to compete on the international stage.
