Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CESASS UGM), represented by the Head of the Program and Publication, Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto, hosted a visit by Dr. Rizanna Rosemary from Pusat Riset Ilmu Sosial dan Budaya (Research Center for Social and Cultural Studies) at Universitas Syiah Kuala (PRISB USK) on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Dr. Rizanna introduced USK’s new Master’s Program in Peace and Conflict Resolution (MDRK), rooted in Aceh’s historical experience in peacebuilding and social transformation. She also invited CESASS to collaborate through guest lectures, joint seminars, academic exchanges, or research partnerships.
In response, Dr. Ita emphasized that CESASS has a strong commitment to maintaining a multidisciplinary academic environment by bringing together researchers, visiting scholars, and interns from diverse backgrounds, thereby opening promising opportunities for collaboration.
The visit holds special importance as it strengthens the continuity of the successful collaboration between PSSAT and USK established during the World Class Professor (WCP) Program in 2017.
Reporter: Mellyana Nungki Pramitha