The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) welcomed students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for a two-week Student Mobility Program held from 1 to 14 September 2026. The program consisted of an in-person phase in Makassar from 1 to 8 September, followed by an online phase from 9 to 14 September. During the in-person activities, USM students joined classes with UNHAS students, participated in academic sharing sessions, met student organizations, and took part in cultural and recreational activities.
Students attended classes in Media Theory, Business Anthropology and Entrepreneurship, and Comparative Public Administration. They also joined discussions with students from Public Administration and Political Science, creating opportunities to exchange academic experiences and build connections between the two universities. Another highlight was the Fieldnotes podcast by the Department of Anthropology in collaboration with UNHAS TV. The session featured Dr. Fairdah, Dr. Hazrul, and doctoral student Mohammad Zaki bin Che Aat, who shared research experiences and perspectives from Indonesia and Malaysia.
The program also introduced participants to the culture and history of South Sulawesi through visits to Fort Rotterdam, the 99-Dome Mosque, Rammang-Rammang, Leang-Leang, Balla Lompoa, and the Sultan Hasanuddin Tomb complex. During the online phase, participants joined the Hasanuddin Global Student Conference, where students from different countries shared ideas, research, and academic experiences.
Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Prof. Dr. phil. Sukri, M.Si., said the program was more than a student visit. It provided a space for students from both institutions to exchange ideas, cultures, and academic experiences while strengthening international collaboration. The in-person phase concluded with a farewell gathering aboard a traditional Phinisi vessel at Losari Beach. Through the program, UNHAS and USM hope to further develop cooperation in student exchange, joint research, and academic publication.