In June, 27 2026, The Faculty of Psychology of Universitas YARSI has received the honor and significant responsibility to serve as a co-host institution in the “International Conference on Arts, Education, Psychology, and Social Science: Indonesian Perspectives (ICAEPSS 2026)” organized by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney. This recognition reflects the urgency of international collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia and Australia in building inclusive global academic dialogue that empowers local Indonesian perspectives in the fields of arts, education, psychology, and social sciences. As a co-host institution, the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas YARSI not only participates in organizing internationally caliber academic activities but also opens opportunities for researchers, academics, and students from Indonesia to share their research, best practices, and insights in a global forum. The strategic collaboration between Universitas YARSI and UNSW Sydney demonstrates shared commitment to building a bridge of knowledge between Indonesian and Australian academic worlds, and strengthening Indonesia’s position as an active contributor to global discourse on arts, education, psychology, and social development. This partnership also creates opportunities for joint research development, student exchange, and sustained knowledge transfer between the two institutions.
The role of the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas YARSI as co-host institution in ICAEPSS 2026 emphasizes the urgency of building a strong ecosystem of international collaboration in promoting advancement of research and education at the global level. This activity is designed to create an academic dialogue platform that facilitates the exchange of ideas, research methodologies, and best practices among academics from various countries, particularly in the context of Indonesia’s unique and relevant perspectives. Through its role as co-host, Universitas YARSI demonstrates its commitment to enhancing institutional visibility on the international stage, strengthening research and education capacity based on global standards, and actively contributing to the development of knowledge responsive to contemporary social challenges. This international collaboration supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 4: Quality Education by facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and educational methodologies among global institutions, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by empowering local perspectives and researchers from developing countries to contribute to global academic discourse, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strategic collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia and Australia in building an inclusive, sustainable research and education ecosystem oriented toward solving global social problems. Through this role, Universitas YARSI positions itself as an institution committed to academic excellence and knowledge development with positive impact on societal and global advancement.
