The Faculty of Nursing of Hasanuddin University (FKep Unhas) is taking part in the Sakura Exchange Program 2026, held at Yokohama City University, Japan. The international academic exchange program runs from 13 to 19 January 2026.
Participation in the Sakura Science Exchange Program is part of the faculty’s strategy to improve students’ academic competence, global perspective, and capacity to face the challenges of the health profession at the international level.
The Sakura Science Exchange Program is designed to provide a global academic experience through scientific discussions, observation of educational and health service practices, and direct interaction with the academic community of the partner university in Japan.
The faculty delegation consists of nine undergraduate students, one master’s student, and an accompanying lecturer, who will take part in a series of academic and cultural activities during the program.
Through participation in this program, FKep Unhas reaffirms its commitment to producing excellent, globally competitive graduates who can contribute actively to the development of nursing science at the national and international levels.
Earlier, on Monday (12 January), the Dean of FKep Unhas (Prof. Dr. Elly L. Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes) officially saw off the delegation. In the remarks, Prof. Elly stressed the importance of upholding integrity, academic ethics, and the good name of the institution throughout all activities at Yokohama City University.
Prof. Elly encouraged the participants to use the program as a means of cross-cultural learning, knowledge exchange, and strengthening international academic networks.
“It is hoped that the learning outcomes and international experience can be applied in developing academic activities, research, and community service at the Unhas Faculty of Nursing,” Prof. Elly explained.
The delegation of the Hasanuddin University Faculty of Nursing to the Sakura Science Exchange Program 2026 is:
- Nadya Salsabila – Nursing
- Muh. Syafiq Fahrezi – Physiotherapy
- Valleri Cintya – Nursing
- Tri Imroatu Sholihah Masyhudi – Physiotherapy
- Anugrah Khairun Nisa – Nursing
- Sahril Usman – Nursing
- Naura Putri Chelsea – Nursing
- Nurul Ilmi – Nursing
- Fauziyah Ansar – Nursing
- Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Sulaiman Kann – Master of Nursing (*/hms-fkep/mir)
Editor: Ishaq Rahman
This article is an English translation of the original Indonesian report.