The Faculty of Animal Science at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) hosted Assoc. Prof. Tadaaki Tokunaga from the University of Miyazaki, Japan, as part of an ongoing initiative to expand academic collaboration, joint research, and human resource development.
Building on prior online discussions, the visit focused on finalizing key academic programs, including undergraduate internships, joint thesis supervision, and double-degree pathways for master’s and doctoral students. Both institutions also reviewed progress on existing joint research projects and academic publications.
During his visit, Assoc. Prof. Tokunaga joined an UNHAS research team led by Prof. Rr. Sri Rachma Aprilita Bugiwati for multiday field research in Barru Regency, followed by site visits to research partners in Maros Regency. The agenda also included a general lecture and academic workshops on the UNHAS campus.
Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science Prof. Ir. Syahdar Baba expressed his appreciation for the visit and reiterated the faculty’s commitment to deepening international partnerships.
“We are deeply grateful for Assoc. Prof. Tadaaki Tokunaga’s visit,” Dean Syahdar stated. “We hope to build on our strong foundation, particularly through double-degree opportunities for master’s and doctoral candidates.”
The meeting was attended by faculty leaders, including vice deans, department chairs, and department secretaries. The visit further strengthens UNHAS’s global academic network by turning strategic discussions into active international programs.
