UNDIP, Semarang (6/10) – Strengthening its journey toward becoming a World-Class University, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) has established a partnership with the British Council, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). The event was held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at the Widya Puraya Building, representatives of Universitas Diponegoro, the British Council, and British Council EnglishScore discussed collaborative efforts to support the internationalization of higher education and enhance lecturer capacity.
UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., personally welcomed Summer Xia, Country Director for Indonesia and Director of Southeast Asia of the British Council, and Elliot Homan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of British Council EnglishScore.
Prof. Suharnomo stated that the collaboration would support improvements in the quality of education and research. “UNDIP provides scholarships for lecturers, and we encourage them to continue their doctoral studies and obtain Ph.D. degrees. This capacity-building also impacts more than 60,000 students and 4,000 lecturers and education staff. The United Kingdom is one of the best destinations to support further study and build a global reputation,” he explained.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) were signed by Prof. Suharnomo on behalf of UNDIP and Michelle Avelena on behalf of British Council EnglishScore, with Wijayanto, Ph.D. and Elliot Homan attending as witnesses.
The UNDIP–British Council partnership event was also attended by members of UNDIP’s leadership, including Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Public Communication, Wijayanto, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D.; and Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T.; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) UNDIP Prof. Dr. Alamsyah, S.S., M.Hum.; Director of Academic Affairs Prof. Dr.nat.tech. Siswo Sumardiono, S.T., M.T.; and Deputy Director for Partnerships and Global Connectivity Pulung Widhi Hari Hananto, S.H., M.H., LL.M.
British Council representative Summer Xia expressed her admiration for UNDIP’s commitment to internationalization. She said, “The success of a partnership begins with dedication. We are opening opportunities for lecturers to invest in their development and earn their degrees. We also facilitate IELTS preparation, procedures for further study in the UK, and accommodation.”
British Council EnglishScore provides English language proficiency testing and certification services, positioning English as a bridge to education. Lecturers can improve their English proficiency, while UNDIP, as a higher education institution, equips them with these skills to enhance their employability.
British Council EnglishScore representative Elliot Homan also expressed support for UNDIP’s efforts to improve educational quality and English proficiency. “On the journey toward becoming a World-Class University, English is an important instrument for strengthening innovation and international mobility,” he said.
UNDIP’s World-Class University initiative also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. (Public Communication/UNDIP/Tts)
