WINNER 2024: Fostering Bilateral Collaboration in Higher Education and Research

Herlambang Wiratraman, Assistant Professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is a vice coordinator of ALMI’s science and society (KalderaNews/Ist)

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THE HAGUE, KalderaNews.com – The Week of Indonesia-Netherlands Education and Research (WINNER) conference begin with an opening ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science in The Hague, September 24, 2024, featuring distinguished speakers.

The WINNER Conference is a three-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between Indonesia and the Netherlands in the fields of higher education and research.

The conference features a wide range of parallel sessions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities, all centered around the theme ‘Nurturing Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in Higher Education and Research.’

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WINNER 2024 is a hybrid event, offering both online and in-person sessions, and will take place across various locations in the Netherlands with topic “Nurturing Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in Higher Education and Research“.

During the Nurturing Talent session, Herlambang Perdana Wiratraman, an associate professor and Director of the Research Center for Law and Social Justice (LSJ) at the Constitutional Law Department, Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada and a member of ALMI, the Indonesian Young Academy of Science, having served as its Secretary General from 2022 to 2023, emphasized the importance of cherishing bilateral collaboration.

He noted that both countries can benefit from shared knowledge, resources, and expertise, leading to mutual growth and development. This collaborative approach fosters innovation to solve problems and create new opportunities while building trust and understanding for more resilient partnerships. It also addresses global challenges, yielding significant advancements in areas such as the rule of law, social justice, technology, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.

The added value of this bilateral collaboration to society includes strengthening the quality of the justice system by enhancing legal education within local contexts and facilitating efficient problem-solving through pooled resources and expertise.

This collective effort makes it easier to tackle global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and security threats. Furthermore, collaborations contribute to long-term sustainable development, protecting future generations, and establishing associations like ASSLESI (the socio-legal scientist association).

Herlambang also highlighted the importance of networks and careful selection in flourishing talent. Learning from VVI Leiden Law, he noted a preference for academics who are both activists and genuine idealists, rather than those solely focused on advancing their careers.

He stressed the need for continued support for PhDs upon their return to Indonesia through collaborative projects and co-writing opportunities.

Fostering partnerships between Indonesian and Dutch academic institutions can enhance human rights, mutual understanding, and cooperation in legal education and research, while promoting academic freedom and a shared commitment to upholding fundamental freedoms.

In his recommendations, he stated that all of humanity needs science and actionable knowledge to address pressing global issues like climate change and humanitarian crises. Strengthening collaborations among scientists is essential, with a focus on advancing gender equality in science, including young scientists from all regions, and promoting open science and the free flow of ideas.

He urged for the active engagement of the scientific community with policymakers and society to produce actionable knowledge for a sustainable future. Empowering young scientists and increasing their representation in leadership positions is crucial, especially in an era marked by widespread misinformation.

He emphasized that protecting academic freedom, responsibility, and integrity must be embedded within collaborative efforts.

Another speaker, Joeri Tijdink, an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department and the Department of Ethics, Law, and Humanities at Amsterdam UMC, emphasized the importance of efforts to enhance collaboration between Indonesia and the Netherlands. This initiative aims to promote impactful research, joint teaching, co-writing opportunities, and mutual learning experiences.

He also shared the views of a key collaborator named Fitri, who highlighted the invaluable benefits of such partnerships. She noted that collaboration not only provides insights from diverse contexts and perspectives but also enriches methodologies and improves communication with international audiences. The exchange of cultural standards, particularly in areas like parenting and academic publishing, plays a crucial role in this process.

Working together amplifies impact and fosters synergy between cultures, promoting personal growth, enjoyment, and inspiration. She also underscored the importance of collaboration with the saying, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

This collaborative spirit is expected to yield significant advancements in various fields, enhancing the academic landscape and addressing global challenges through shared knowledge and resources. As this partnership evolves, both Tijdink and Fitri remain optimistic about the future of international cooperation in higher education and research.

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