On Friday, 8 May 2026, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) engaged in a strategic discussion with Diponegoro University (UNDIP) as part of the NTU–UNDIP Talent Development Discussion 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to explore future collaboration in talent development, postgraduate education, human resource development, and broader international partnerships.
The NTU delegation was led by Dr. Maliki Osman, Senior Advisor (ASEAN and Flagship Programmes) at the NTU President’s Office and former Second Minister for Education of Singapore. He was accompanied by Prof. Lydia Helena Wong, Director of Global Alliance of Industries @ NTU (GAIN).
The delegation was warmly welcomed by the leadership of Diponegoro University, including Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., Rector of UNDIP; Prof. Dr. Ir. Hadiyanto, S.T., M.Sc., IPU., Director of Reputation, Partnership and Global Connectivity (RPGC); and Pulung Widhi Hari Hananto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Deputy Director for Partnership and Global Connectivity.
During the discussion, NTU Singapore expressed its interest in strengthening institutional cooperation with UNDIP through initiatives in postgraduate education, academic engagement, and talent development. NTU also introduced the Indonesia–NTU Singapore TalEnt Programme (INSTEP), a scholarship initiative jointly funded by NTU and Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP). The programme is designed for Indonesian Bachelor’s degree graduates who aspire to pursue Master’s degree studies at NTU Singapore.
INSTEP offers comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees and monthly stipends. The programme focuses on strategic areas such as food security, energy, sustainability, digital transformation, and national resilience, in line with Indonesia’s future development priorities.
During the meeting, NTU Singapore also conveyed its aspiration to establish a long-term partnership with UNDIP in nurturing globally competitive Indonesian talents. Both institutions discussed opportunities for academic exchange, international exposure for students, and collaborative programmes that could contribute to the development of future professionals and leaders in strategic sectors.
Furthermore, the NTU delegation proposed the possibility of organizing seminars or dialogue sessions with UNDIP undergraduate students to introduce the INSTEP programme more broadly and encourage high-achieving students to pursue international postgraduate education opportunities at NTU Singapore.
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The discussion took place in a productive and cordial atmosphere and marked an important step in strengthening the institutional relationship between UNDIP and NTU Singapore. The engagement laid a promising foundation for future collaboration in education, research, innovation, and human capital development between the two institutions.