In order to support the university's internationalisation programme, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FISHUM) of State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta organised the International Visiting Lecturer (InViTe) Program 2025. This programme was opened with a welcoming session held on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, at the FISHUM Multimedia Room.

At the opening ceremony, FISHUM presented Prof. Dr. Phil. Sabine Brombach, a Senior Expert from the Senior Expert Service (SES) Germany, who will be the main speaker in this programme. Prof. Sabine Brombach will provide special assistance in the field of Academic Writing for lecturers of the Sociology Study Program at FISHUM from 25 February to 15 March 2025. Her presence is expected to increase the academic capacity and scientific publications for lecturers in FISHUM.

Also attending the event were the Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, Prof. Vice Rector 2 for Academic Affairs Dr. Istiningsih, M.Pd, Vice Rector 2 for General Administration, Planning, and Finance Dr. Mochamad Sodik, Head of the Bureau of General Administration and Finance (AUK) UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Dr. Ali Sodiq, and Dean of FISHUM, Dr. Eriha Setyanit Kusumaputri, who expressed her appreciation for the implementation of this programme. In her speech, Dr. Eriha asserted that the InViTe Program is a form of FISHUM's commitment in supporting the university's internationalisation vision. In addition, this programme is also part of efforts to improve academic competitiveness and expand international networks for lecturers and students. UIN Sunan Kalijaga Rector, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, said that this programme is one of the university's concrete steps in strengthening global academic cooperation. ‘We strongly support internationalisation efforts through this InViTe Program. With the presence of international academics, we can improve the quality of education, broaden our horizons, and open wider collaboration opportunities,’ said Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan.

Vice Rector 2 for Academic Affairs, Dr Istiningsih, M.Pd., also added that the programme can be an effective tool in improving the quality of research and international publications. ‘Academic writing assistance from experts will greatly help lecturers in improving the quality of their publications in reputable international journals,’ she said.

In addition to Prof Sabine Brombach, several lecturers and experts from various countries, including Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States, are also scheduled to attend the programme. They will share their knowledge and skills with FISHUM lecturers and students, creating a more inclusive and global standard academic atmosphere.

With this International Visiting Lecturer (InViTe) Programme 2025, FISHUM UIN Sunan Kalijaga further affirms its role in improving the quality of higher education that is globally oriented and encourages academic collaboration across countries.

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