The Republic Indonesia-Singapore University Network (RI-SING UN) is a strategic collaboration initiative between universities in Indonesia and Singapore to strengthen partnerships in higher education, research, and technological development. It was launched in 2022 through an agreement between the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia and the Minister of Education of Singapore, focusing on enhancing human resources and youth mobility programs.
The inaugural RI-SING UN meeting, held virtually in 2022, successfully established the foundation for collaboration among universities by identifying areas of potential cooperation and aligning on a shared vision. Building on this foundation, the 2023 in-person meeting in Bali, Indonesia, provided a pivotal opportunity for universities like ITS to deepen partnerships with Singaporean institutions. Key initiatives included establishing double-degree programs, joint research projects, and student exchange programs.
As a result of the 2023 meeting, RI-SING UN facilitated various collaborations, including student visits, guest lectures, social innovation projects, and student mobility programs, all contributing to enhancing ITS’s academic and research excellence.
In 2024, RI-SING UN entered its third year, with the meeting held at Singapore Management University (SMU) on November 12-13. This event brought together leading universities from Indonesia and Singapore, including ITS, to evaluate the progress of ongoing collaborations, address shared challenges, and develop more concrete action plans for the future.
RI-SING UN has become a significant milestone in strengthening academic partnerships between the two countries. This program aims to: