India (ISW)

Conference Announcement: The 7th International Conference, Hosted Speakingcube Foundation

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Rawaaopakonsel.ac.id, Yogyakarta – The Speakingcube Foundation is honored to announce the 7th International Conference, a premier global gathering dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and impactful discourse across diverse sectors. As we navigate an era of rapid technological and social transformation, this year’s summit serves as a vital platform for thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas that transcend borders.

Speakingcube (ISW)
Speakingcube (ISW)

Hosted by Speakingcube, the event continues its legacy of bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications, ensuring that every voice contributes to a larger global narrative. This year’s program features an expansive lineup of keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by world-class experts. Participants can expect deep dives into emerging trends, with a particular focus on sustainable development, digital integration, and inclusive leadership. 

Beyond the formal sessions, the conference is designed to facilitate high-level networking, providing attendees with unique opportunities to forge strategic partnerships and collaborate on projects that address the most pressing challenges of our time. We cordially invite professionals, academics, and visionaries from around the world to join us for this landmark event. Registration will officially open through the Speakingcube Foundation website, with early-bird options available for those looking to secure their place in this influential community. Join the Speakingcube Foundation as we convene to inspire change, ignite curiosity, and build a more connected future. We look forward to welcoming you to an environment where innovation meets impact.

India-Indonesia (ISW)

IAI Rawa Aopa Initiates Partnership with Indian NGO, Begins with Initial Discussion

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Rawaaopakonsel.ac.id, Yogyakarta – The Rawa Aopa Islamic Institute (IAI) of South Konawe has taken a strategic step onto the international stage by establishing a partnership with the Speaking Online Mental Health Consulting Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in India. This collaboration kicked off on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with an in-depth virtual discussion focused on strengthening the knowledge framework between the two nations.

Ismail Suardi Wekke, the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and Personnel at IAI Rawa Aopa, emphasized that this meeting serves as a cornerstone for the institution’s global networking efforts. “This cooperation is a necessity and a concrete step for us to initiate cross-border academic collaboration. We are starting with intensive discussions on mental health and education issues,” stated Ismail during his briefing from Yogyakarta.

During the session, both parties agreed on several follow-up agendas aimed at elevating academic standards through joint research and publication efforts. Ismail highlighted that prioritizing the investigation into India-Indonesia knowledge frameworks will be a primary focus, with plans already in motion for collaborative scientific journals and book publications. By merging the insights of Indonesian academics with Indian practitioners, the partnership aims to contribute significantly to the global body of science.

The collaboration also serves as a catalyst for institutional exposure, specifically focusing on the preparation of international conference presentations. Ismail noted that by involving lecturers and researchers in these global forums, the institution aims to transcend national educational standards. Furthermore, IAI Rawa Aopa is committed to bringing the local perspectives of Southeast Sulawesi to the international stage, ensuring that regional wisdom informs global solutions for social challenges.

The virtual nature of the meeting highlighted how technology is being leveraged to break down geographical barriers in higher education. This partnership solidifies IAI Rawa Aopa’s position as a progressive institution committed to building meaningful international alliances that offer tangible benefits to the academic community and society at large.

UniSZA (ISW)

UniSZA and Indonesian Islamic Higher Institutions Foster Strategic Postgraduate Partnership

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Rawaaopakonsel.ac.id, Andoolo – The Graduate School of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) has signaled a new era of regional academic synergy following a high-level strategic dialogue with four prominent Indonesian Islamic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

The virtual meeting, held on January 19, 2026, focused on establishing a sustainable research and mobility ecosystem across Southeast Asia. Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mutia Sobihah Abd Halim, Dean of the UniSZA Graduate School, the meeting resulted in a concrete roadmap for student exchange, joint seminars, and matching grant initiatives.

The Indonesian delegation was moderated by Prof. Ismail Suardi Wekke, Director of the Postgraduate Program at IAI Rawa Aopa Konawe Selatan, representing a broad network that includes STAI DDI Makassar, STIT Sunan Giri Bima, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bima, and the extensive Darul Dakwah Wal Irsyad (DDI) network, which oversees 12 HEIs and approximately 700 madrasahs.

Prof. Wekke emphasized that this partnership aims to move beyond ad-hoc projects. “We are building an annual forum designed to efficiently serve 20 to 30 Indonesian universities,” he stated, citing the success of the Southeast Asia Student Symposium (ISOFSEAS), which has already generated over 200 Scopus-indexed articles. “The ISOFSEAS is the instrumen for collaboration under the mobility student program,” said Ismail Suardi Wekke that appointed as reserach fellow of INTI International University (Malaysia) last week.

“This collaboration is a strategic milestone for IAI Rawa Aopa and our partner institutions in Indonesia. By aligning our research agendas with UniSZA, we are not just pursuing academic credentials, but creating a bridge for our students to compete at a global level while maintaining our unique Islamic identity,” Prof. Ismail remarked during the session.

He further emphasized the operational improvements of the partnership, stating, “Alhamdulillah, we are seeing a remarkable transformation in institutional governance. Communication via WhatsApp and email with the UniSZA Graduate School is now swift and highly responsive—a far improved experience from previous years that allows us to execute our joint programs with much higher precision.”

“Our focus for 2026 is sustainability and tangible impact. Through the matching grant schemes and the series of international symposia we have planned, we are ensuring that the collaboration produces high-quality Scopus publications and fosters a genuine intellectual exchange that benefits the entire ASEAN academic community,” he added.

The collaboration has outlined a rigorous schedule for the coming year to ensure measurable academic output. The agenda begins with the activation of matching grants for collaborative research from February through November, followed closely by the ASEAN Symposium at Binus University in Jakarta, scheduled for March 31 to April 3 or the official announcement will be coming soon. These initiatives will be complemented by UniSZA student mobility programs taking place in April and August.

Furthering this momentum, the Southeast Asian Symposium on Higher Education (SEASIHE) is set to be hosted in Southeast Sulawesi from May 6 to 10. The year’s strategic activities will culminate in December with an interdisciplinary academic program held in Vietnam.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mutia introduced her newly restructured administrative team, pledging expedited processes for Letters of Intent (LoI) and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). To support Indonesian students, the meeting discussed grouping MAIDAM scholarships and establishing MoUs with three regencies in Southeast Sulawesi—Konawe Selatan, Bombana, and Konawe—to facilitate dedicated funding channels.

The partners agreed to finalize LoI signings via an online ceremony prior to the month of Ramadan. Additionally, a promotional seminar targeting the “Sulawesi cluster” is scheduled for the near future.

The collaboration sets ambitious targets for 2026, including more than 30 new postgraduate enrollments at UniSZA and the publication of at least 20 Scopus-indexed papers. This alliance solidifies UniSZA’s standing as an innovative hub for Islamic postgraduate excellence in the ASEAN region.