International Academic Collaboration: CPR USM Signs LoI with STIT Al Washliyah
9 September 2025
The Centre for Policy Research (CPR), Universiti Sains Malaysia and Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah (STIT) Al Washliyah Central Aceh, Indonesia have signed a Letter of Intent for Cooperation (LoI) to foster collaboration in the areas of teaching and research. Both parties agree to jointly develop programmes of common interest and to outline detailed funding and working plans through separate discussions.
The cooperation is coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reevany Bustami (CPR) and Mr. Ismawati Saragih, M.A (STIT). The LoI covers key areas such as strengthening public policy research and curriculum development capacities, facilitating faculty and researcher exchanges for lectures and international seminars, conducting research capacity-building training for faculty members, and encouraging joint publications in reputable journals.
The LoI was officially signed by Assoc. Prof. Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk, Director of CPR USM, and Mr. Ismawati Saragih, M.A, Vice Rector II of STIT Al Was.
