3in1 Visiting Prof. Pai-Po Lee at the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya

Malang Fapet UB – The series of activities for the 3in1 Visiting Professor Program has commenced at the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya. This event, titled “Development Trends in International Agriculture, Agricultural Policy, and Economics,” is being held from May 21 to May 24, 2024, and is attended by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Animal Science, UB. This program invites visiting professor, Prof. Pai-Po Lee, a Professor from the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.

The 3in1 activities span four consecutive days, beginning with a meeting between Professor Pai-Po Lee and the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science, Prof. Dr. Ir. M. Halim Natsir, S.Pt., MP., IPM., ASEAN Eng on the 8th floor of Building 5, Faculty of Animal Science, at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. On the same day, Prof. Pai-Po Lee continued by delivering a lecture on Business Economics for the undergraduate animal science program, held in the seminar room on the 6th floor of Building 5, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya. This was followed by a presentation at the International Scholarship Workshop after lunch, with Ibu Endrika Widyastuti, S.Pt, M.Sc.PhD, a 2019 ICDF scholarship recipient, as the keynote speaker. This seminar provided participants with comprehensive guidance on how to effectively search for, apply to, and obtain scholarships, particularly in Taiwan.

On the second day, Professor Pai-Po Lee delivered a lecture on the International Development of Agriculture and Food Policy for the Business Economics class of the undergraduate Animal Science program, held in the main meeting room on the 6th floor of Building 5, Faculty of Animal Science, from 10:10 AM to 11:30 AM. Following this, there was a meeting with the International Relations Office (IRO) of the Faculty of Animal Science, which aimed to align collaboration between the Faculty of Animal Science and the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation (DTAIC) at NPUST Taiwan through academic collaboration programs and follow-up on this 3in1 program.

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Professor Pai-Po Lee conducted a field visit to the Brenjonk Organic Village in Trawas, Mojokerto. The objective of this visit was to conduct a comparative study and coaching clinic on mapping products ready to meet export quality standards. It is hoped that this activity will provide insights into product mapping for exports in the future. Additionally, it aims to outline the quality standards for products ready to meet the export market and to provide insights into potential international business opportunities for Indonesian entrepreneurs.

Throughout the 3in1 program, Professor Pai-Po Lee shared valuable knowledge and insights not only within the academic community of Universitas Brawijaya but also with the broader community, reflecting the application of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. This meeting served not only to enrich the academic scope but also to initiate sustainable partnership potentials between the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, and the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, NPUST, as well as other strategic partners of UB abroad. (awg)