UNDIP, Semarang (October 5, 2025) – The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) continues to strengthen its global engagement. From September 15–19, 2025, Dean of UNDIP’s Faculty of Psychology, Prof. Dian Ratna Sawitri, Ph.D., conducted an official visit to four leading educational institutions in Singapore — Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and Republic Polytechnic (RP) — supported by the UNDIP World Class University (WCU) International Collaboration Scheme.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a world-class research university (QS WUR 2026 = 12; Psychology 2026 = 27) known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning. The National Institute of Education (NIE) serves as Singapore’s premier teacher education institution, playing a key role in educational research and innovation. The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) emphasizes applied and lifelong learning under the motto “Transforming Society through Applied Learning.” Republic Polytechnic (RP) is well-known for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system, which equips students with practical skills, creativity, and readiness for the global workforce.
The visit opened doors for collaboration in education, research, and community engagement. At NTU, Prof. Sawitri attended meetings with researchers and career development practitioners, and also served as a speaker at the CRADLE Connects Forum. She presented her research on the importance of parent–adolescent career congruence in collectivist cultures, followed by an interactive discussion with international academics and practitioners. Other researchers, such as Dr. Melvin Chan from NIE, presented findings on youth readiness for the workforce and the types of support needed for career development. At the same time, A/P Chan Kim Yin from Nanyang Business School (NBS) explored how a growth mindset and learning readiness predict career sustainability, emphasizing lifelong learning as the foundation for meaningful work. The seminar concluded with a thematic dialogue led by A/P Ho Moon-Ho Ringo from NTU’s School of Social Sciences, reflecting on the implications of these studies.
At SUSS, Prof. Sawitri exchanged insights with leaders in career development, including Sarah Neo, Head of the Career Development Office, and Jeremiah Wong, Career Life-Design Counsellor and Capability Developer at Workforce Singapore (WSG). The session was opened by Dr. Yap Meen Sheng, Assistant Provost (Internationalisation and Student Development). Prof. Sawitri also attended the SUSS–UOB–SMF Global Leadership Symposium, a collaboration between Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), United Overseas Bank (UOB), and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), which aims to nurture the next generation of leaders — students, professionals, and entrepreneurs — with global perspectives, integrity, empathy, and a commitment to social good beyond mere economic growth.
At Republic Polytechnic, discussions with the academic team paved the way for collaboration in industry-based learning. Prof. Sawitri also visited the NTU Career and Attachment Office and met with members of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) to discuss the role of career practitioners and potential collaboration in the lead-up to the APCDA Conferences in Kuala Lumpur (2026) and Singapore (2027).
This strategic initiative is expected to generate innovative breakthroughs for the UNDIP’s Faculty of Psychology, supporting its 2025–2029 vision to become a leading provider of research-based psychology education that creates meaningful impact on families, communities, and the global society. (Public Communication / UNDIP / Faculty of Psychology Team)
